Welcome back! It is hard to believe that my time abroad has officially come to an end. This past month has been absolutely incredible, and I am grateful for how much I’ve grown, both as a student and as a person, for the memories I made, and for the people that I met along the…
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Adventures in Austria: Checking in at the halfway point!
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…
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…
A Munich Maymester: My Global Experience
Willkommen zurück! My time in Munich encouraged growth in various aspects of my life- some of these expected and some not. Going into the program I was hoping to improve my German language skills and visit popular destinations that I learned about in my classes. As I quickly learned, these goals were relatively easy to…
A Munich Maymester: Navigating a New Environment
Hallo zusammen! My experiences in Munich were nothing short of amazing! As I take time to reflect on the past month, I recognize that, prior to departure, I did not truly understand how much I would learn and grow from my study abroad experience. I went into the program with broad goals, and, though these…
A Munich Maymester: Introduction
Hi everyone! My name is Mckenna Bowes, and I am currently a third-year student in the Frederick Honors College at Pitt. I am a molecular biology major (on a pre-medicine track), with minors in chemistry, creative writing, and German. I was fortunate enough to spend the month of May in Munich, Germany as part of…