Hello everyone, my name is Rose Genco, and I just finished my freshman year at the University of Pittsburgh. I am studying Civil Engineering with an environmental focus at Pitt’s Swanson School of Engineering. I am planning to earn a Sustainability Certificate as well. This summer I will be traveling to Costa Rica as part…
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Off to Costa Rica!
My name is Izzy Bowser, and I am a Biological Sciences major on the pre-med track in the class of 2026. I am minoring in Chemistry and Hispanic Language and Culture, as well as pursuing a certificate in Global Health. I am a Martinson Elevate Award recipient, and will be spending a month in San…
Hasta Luego, Costa Rica
Although only two weeks, this program has broadened my perspective on not only engineering and business, but also the world as a whole and the people in it. While I did expect for it to be a very insightful and beneficial experience, I never would have imagined that this short period of time would have…
On Waking from the Dream
Reflection is the art of consciousness. Descartes thought, therefore he was. I think, therefore I am. Of what value is an experience if it is never to be reflected upon? As a college student, I often pose this question to many of my peers, regarding the topic of untamed debauchery specifically. It’s typically a very…
Language Beyond Words
In Costa Rica, we participated in homestays. My house consisted of an elderly couple and five of us students. This experience served to deepen our appreciation of Costa Rican culture to a far greater extent than if we had simply been packed away in a hotel for two weeks. Poor Louis XVI to have been…
Thank you, Costa Rica
Although my experience abroad was by far one of the best and most rewarding experiences I have had, that is not to say it came without its challenges. The beginning of this trip in particular was challenging, especially since this was my first time abroad. Upon arrival to Costa Rica, I initially felt overwhelmed and…
Introduction – Taavi Herzog
Hello everyone, my name is Taavi Herzog. I just finished my first year in the College of Business Administration at Pitt. Although I’m still considering the advice of lots of people in my circle, I’ll say for the sake of decision in the immediate that I’m going to earn a double major between Business Analytics…
Hola, Mucho Gusto!
Hi everyone! My name is Kyrsta Girardi, and I am a rising sophomore intending on majoring in civil engineering, potentially on the environmental engineering track. I also plan on pursuing the sustainability certificate. This summer, I had the pleasure of travelling to Costa Rica for two weeks as part of the Plus3 program. During this…