My name is Anne Eloi, and I participated in the Bioscience Breakthroughs in Germany program. During my study abroad experience in Berlin, I expected cultural differences to show up mostly in big ways, like language, food, traditions, or historical landmarks. Those things were definitely important, but what surprised me most was how much I learned…
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Rowan is off to China, 你好！
Hi! My name is Rowan Wechsler. I am a Political Science major with minors in Spanish & Mandarin Chinese, and a certificate in Asian Studies set to graduate in the Spring of 2028. I am passionate about public service and making sure that language never stands as a barrier between people and the resources they…
Hvala Slovenia!
I have officially concluded the portion of my study abroad program conducted in Slovenia! The past week in Slovenia was spent taking part in healthcare site visits and workshops, lectures on history and language, and cultural experiences in Maribor, Ljubljana, Bled, and rural Slovenia. For the healthcare portion of the week, we were able to…
Nick’s off to London
Hi! I am Nicholas Sawicki, an incoming Junior with a major in Biological Science, a minor in Chemistry, and a certificate in Health Humanities and Conceptual Foundations of Medicine. I am following a pre-med path and hope to attend medical school to become a physician. Beyond academics, I am involved in Pitt club sports as…
Auf wiedersehen, Austria!
After spending time in Graz, Salzburg, and Vienna, our program’s time in Austria has officially come to an end. Learning the history of the Austrian nation, experiencing Austrian culture, and exploring different healthcare institutions all tied together to give me a holistic understanding of how Austria’s universal healthcare system functions. In Austria, roughly 99% of…
Lauren’s Off to Lisbon!
Hi everyone! My name is Lauren Rossiter, and I am majoring in biological sciences with a certificate in Global Health. Being Pre-Med, I didn’t think a study abroad was an available option for me as the rigorous courseload and extracurriculars would take up most if not all of my time. I thought that study abroad…
Comparing Paris to Pittsburgh
Since my arrival, I have experienced numerous differences within the culture and ways of life here. It is interesting to observe the infinite aspects that are so fundamental to the day to day customs in Paris, as they differ greatly from the lifestyle I am used to back in America. Take, for instance, the concept…
Making Connections in Florence
As my time in Florence is coming to a close, I have made so many new friends and connections the past four weeks. The close proximity and small group really drives connections between me and my peers. We all have class together for four or five hours a day and all the girls live in…
Reflecting on Belfast
Sitting in my room back at home, I find myself reflecting back on my time in Belfast. It doesn’t feel real that I was just there less than a week ago, and yet somehow it feels like it changed something in me. I’ll be honest: I didn’t fully know what to expect going into this…
Learning about the European Union
Throughout my time in Brussels, I have experienced multiple site visits at government institutions, and participated in presentations held by government employees. We visited the European Parliament, the European Commission, and the Council of the European Union. The Commission drafts legislation and sets the policy agendas for the European Union (EU). The Commission has two…