Welcome back! I’ve been in Graz, Austria for a little over three weeks now, and it’s hard to believe that this program is almost over! The past couple of weeks have been filled with a blend of medical and cultural-related activities, providing a unique opportunity to learn, while also having a lot of fun. I…
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Halfway through my journey in Graz!
Hallo again, everyone! I can hardly believe it, but I’m already halfway through my study abroad experience in Graz, Austria. The past two weeks have been nothing short of incredible, filled with new experiences, learning opportunities, and personal growth. With two more weeks to go, I’m excited to share my reflections and some of the…
Austria Bound: Prepping for Yuki’s European Escapade!
Hallo everyone! My name is Yuktasree Pinisetti and I am a rising senior on the Pre-Dental track. I’m majoring in Biological Sciences with dual minor in Chemistry and Neuroscience and a certificate in Conceptual Foundations of Medicine. I plan to attend dental school after I graduate in hopes of becoming a dentist! In my free…
Adventures in Austria: An Introduction
Hallo! My name is Mckenna Bowes, and I am a rising senior molecular biology major with minors in chemistry, creative writing, and German. In a couple of days, I will be traveling to Graz, Austria for the Comparative Healthcare in Graz program. I am thrilled for this upcoming month, and I cannot wait to share…
Gabi’s Germany Journey
Hello! My name is Gabi Fernandes; I am an incoming senior who will be exploring Germany over the course of the next two weeks to learn more about business, technology, and engineering in the Bavarian city of Munich! I absolutely LOVE to travel; I had the privilege to study abroad in Brazil last year through…
Auf Wiedersehen, Austria!
It has been about a month now since my study abroad experience focusing on comparative healthcare systems has come to an end, giving me ample time to reflect on all the amazing experiences I had while in Austria and Slovenia. Over the five weeks I spent abroad, I strove to fully immerse myself in other…
Greeting Graz: Navigating New Experiences
Hello again! My five-week study abroad program in Austria and Slovenia just came to an end last week, and while bittersweet, I am excited to now reflect back on all the experiences I had there. When beginning my program in Graz, Austria, the foremost obstacle I encountered was not knowing an ounce of German. Though…
Greeting Graz: Introduction
Hello! My name is Hailey Spencer and I am a rising sophomore at Pitt. I am pursuing a Microbiology major with minors in Chemistry and Studio Arts, in addition to a Conceptual Foundations of Medicine certificate. This summer, I am participating in the Comparative Healthcare in Graz global program. For this 5-week study abroad experience,…
Goodbye Graz!
As I have completed my amazing study abroad program, I would like to sum up my experience. I participated in a Pitt Panther Program called Comparative Healthcare in Graz. It was a 5 week program, with 4 weeks spent in Graz, Austria, and the final week in Maribor, Slovenia. We also had weekend trips in…
Letter to Myself: Comparative Healthcare in Austria
Dear Emma, Congratulations on experiencing your first ever study abroad program! It was the first time you were a student studying in a country you have never been to before- Austria! If someone asked you years ago, you would never have guessed that you would be abroad in Austria and Slovenia, surrounded by great peers…