Hi! My name is Bella, and I am a rising sophomore at Pitt. I’m currently a few days into the People and Other Animals course I am taking this summer in Wyoming with Dr. Emily Wanderer, and I have already learned so much. As a neuroscience student doing research in the social determinants of health…
Sidra’s First Week in London
Hi Reader! My name is Sidra Zammam. I’m currently a rising Junior at Pitt majoring in Neuroscience and minoring in Arabic. I’m studying abroad this summer in London for two whole months (June-August)! I’m on the pre-med track, which is why when I was researching summers abroad this past fall, I didn’t want to let…
From Cities to Ridges!
Unfortunately, my time in Switzerland has been slowly winding down. Now that I have a bit over a week left, I’ve been reflecting a lot on how much I have gained from this experience. From the people I’ve met to the sights I’ve seen, it’s humbling to know that I have been so lucky to…
Exploring the Allen L. Cook Preserve
My name is Will Goetzman, and I am a rising senior completing my last summer of programs at the University of Pittsburgh. I am enrolled in an anthropology course in Wyoming and have the opportunity to explore my interests for the course’s final deliverable independently. This course is an excellent opportunity for me to produce…
Hello from the Cowboy State!
Hello! My name is Lauren Carpenter, a rising sophomore interested in both Chemistry and Anthropology. I am so excited to be a part of the People and Other Animals Course with Dr. Wanderer out in Wyoming. After taking an Introduction to Cultural Anthropology course, I was excited to immerse myself in a new culture here…
Love Letter to Seoul’s Subway
After arriving home from Seoul three weeks ago, there have been many things to miss about my study abroad, but one particular thing has been at the forefront of my longing: Seoul’s subway system. I took the subway almost every day in Seoul. It was the means that empowered me to explore the city with…
First Impressions of Laramie, Wyoming
I’m a nontraditional student majoring in English writing with a minor in English literature. I’m planning to graduate from Pitt at the end of next year and then go on to graduate school, either for an MFA in creative writing or a PhD in literature. Ultimately, I’d like to pursue both degrees and eventually to…
Home From Munich!
I have many thoughts about this trip; however, one of my main takeaways is that things tend to not be as scary as they originally seem. When I left the US for Munich, I was so nervous as it was my first international flight and my first time in a different country which was made…
Accessibility in Munich
As I mentioned in a previous post I have a certificate in Disability Studies. So, with that in mind I wanted to compare the accessibility of Munich and the US. The US has the ADA (the Americans with Disabilities Act), and Germany has different laws for disability rights. I am not that familiar with…
Heading West
Hi, my name is Owen Lyons, and I am a rising Sophomore taking People and Other Animals with Dr. Emily Wanderer this summer in Wyoming. As an Anthropology major, I have been looking forward to this course all summer, getting a chance to experience a part of the United States that I have never seen…