Growing up in the Appalachian region, I believed most counties within it shared similar qualities, particularly in their economies, landscapes, and community cultures. I assumed Fayette County would be much like my hometown in Tioga County. However, that assumption was challenged when I visited Fayette County and saw the nuanced realities of life there. I…
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Final Deliverables!!
On December 6th, all cohorts gathered one final time in Connellsville to present their final deliverables to the community and the Fayette County Cultural Trust. Unfortunately, I was unable to attend due to illness, but my group was able to provide me with an understanding of how the presentation went. From what I heard from…
Exploring Fayette County!
From October 3rd to October 5th, I had the incredible opportunity to explore all that Fayette County has to offer through my participation in the Appalachian Collegiate Research Initiative (ACRI). The journey began on Thursday, October 3rd, when we set off around midday, arriving at our temporary home at the Touchstone Center for Crafts in…
Entering the Nonprofit World (FCCT)
Hello everyone! My name is Owen, and I’m currently a Junior at the Swanson School of Engineering at the University of Pittsburgh. I’m majoring in Industrial Engineering with a Pre-Dental focus, and I’m also pursuing a Leadership certificate. On campus, I serve as a Resident Assistant in Tower A, lead as the president of the…
The Trip of a Lifetime
Hello everyone! I’ve just returned home from India after a challenging departure from the Delhi airport. We faced multiple delays and cancellations, which kept us in the airport for over 8 hours, leading to a grueling 24-hour stretch without sleep. Thankfully, the airline accommodated us at a luxurious 5-star hotel, which provided some much-needed comfort….
Halfway Through!
Hello everyone! I’ve been having an amazing time and learning so much these past few weeks. India, and the school where I’m staying, are incredibly different from Pittsburgh and my hometown. Here are a few highlights from my experience: First, we have two chai (tea) breaks every day—one at 10:30 AM and another at 3:30…
Off to India!
Hello! My name is Owen, and I am a sophomore Industrial Engineering student at Pitt. Along with Industrial Engineering, I am also a pre-dental student, and I ultimately intend on being a dentist one day. Outside of school, I play a lot of sports including soccer, basketball, and pickleball. I work out and run often,…
Owen Goes to India
Hello! My name is Owen, and I am a sophomore Industrial Engineering student at Pitt. Along with Industrial Engineering, I am also a pre-dental student, and I ultimately intend on being a dentist one day. Outside of school, I play a lot of sports including soccer, basketball, and pickleball. I work out and run often,…