The biggest challenge I have faced during my time in Italy is balancing studying, sightseeing, fun time, and relaxation. I have been kept super busy with everything that our program has had planned for us, but in my free time I struggle between having chill time to recharge myself and going out and having fun….
đź“ŤZurich, Switzerland – Blog #2
After 12 hours of a car ride, two planes, and a train, I have arrived in Zurich! Even after just a few days, I have found Zurich to be a very picturesque, charming city. Shortly after settling in, my fellow students and I ventured out around town. We walked down cobblestone streets to a park…
Introduction: Healthcare Delivery in Switzerland Summer 2022
Hello! My name is Mandy Cooper, and I am a junior nursing student at the University of Pittsburgh. During my time at Pitt, I have become increasingly interested in global health and addressing/reducing health disparities. After taking several classes to obtain a Certificate in Global Health, I am even more motivated to learn about international…
Trading a City View for the RĂo Napo – Blog 3
For the first leg of the trip, I am staying in a gorgeous hotel called Hotel San Francisco de Quito, in the heart of the old city. Though I do not recommend wondering the streets at night, it started to truly feel at home after the first couple of days. I shared my room with…
Beginning in Quito! – Blog 2
I am spending the first couple days of Plus3 Ecuador getting to know the nation’s capital- Quito. My days are full of food, culture, and adjustments as I get to know those who are traveling with me and the rhythm of the program. It’s really great to start in a city, because I know there…
Brackenridge Introduction – Anna Skerrett
A brief on my work: Through the Brackenridge Fellowship I will be conducting research on the oral histories of those on the Autism Spectrum. My work will compare historical and contemporary representations of the community with interviews of people on the spectrum concerning their lived experiences and their reflections on the views of autism and…
Week 1 in Austria!
Hallo! My first week in Graz has been packed with making new friends on the program, meeting European students, pursuing great health based and historical opportunities to learn about Austrian culture, and of course trying the great food, from the original secret Sacher cake to the classic schnitzel. For the next 4 weeks of the…
A Summer of Research: Andrew Clarke, Thompson Run Watershed
My name is Andrew Clarke and I am a rising senior at the University of Pittsburgh. I am studying Environmental Science, receiving a minor in Economics, and a completing certificate in Sustainability. This is one of many blogs I will be completing through the Community Research Fellowship with the Honors College, and I am very…
My Introduction to the Brackenridge Fellowship
Hi all, and welcome! My name is Sara Zdancewicz, an undergraduate majoring in Statistics and Biology, and a current recipient of the Brackenridge Fellowship for the upcoming summer months. A little bit about me— I plan on graduating this December and will be applying to grad schools for Fall 2023 admittance in either Structural Biology…
Last Post from Santiago, Chile
Hola a tod@s! Since Chile is in the southern hemisphere and therefore on a different school schedule, I still have a month and a half of classes ahead of me. That said, this is an excellent time for me to reflect on my experiences here and how they have changed me. The past few months…