CEA Paris: My First Few Weeks Abroad

As I am nearing the midway point of my study abroad experience, I think it would be appropriate to share the three biggest takeaways that I have taken from my time in France. The Best Way to Learn French The best way to learn French is by picking up on the subtleties of the French…

CEA Paris: Expectations v. Reality

My first six weeks in Paris have been a transformative and rewarding experience, but they were not exactly what I had expected. Expectations Before going to Paris, I had lived in Rome for a short period of time in high school and frequently visited my family in Romania. Because I had spent so much time…

Engaging in Effective Social Work during COVID-19 (Season 1: Eps: 4)

Listen to Pitt student Katelyn Morrison interview Pitt alum Paula Woods-Thomas (MSW 2009) regarding Paula’s career as a social worker in the Department of Veterans Affairs. While the need for social work has remained unchanged, Paula points out the ways in which delivery of services and equitable access to resources have been impacted by the…