My study abroad experience has come to a close in Brussels, Belgium, and I have learned a lot from this experience, inside and outside of the classroom. A great takeaway from inside the classroom that I learned while studying abroad is that it pays off to go outside of your comfort zone when it comes…

During my time in Brussels, Belgium, I have noted some differences in communication styles between Europeans and Americans. First of all, the prominent language in Brussels is French, which is not a language that I was too familiar with before traveling to Brussels. I taught myself a few conversational words and phrases before going, but…

Hi! My name is Melena, and I just finished my second year at the University of Pittsburgh at Greensburg. My major is Applied Mathematics, and I have two minors in Actuarial Science and International Studies. I am part of the Governance and Policy in Brussels study abroad program this summer. I chose this experience because,…