Despite my previous worries of not being able to get around Seoul with my extremely limited Korean, I was able to make it through the duration of the program just fine. There were a few apps that I constantly used to make the trip smoother. Papago (the Korean version of Google Translate) was extremely helpful…
Tag: Summer 2023
Leaving Ireland
I had an amazing summer in Ireland! During my stay, I traveled to all four provinces of Ireland, Northern Ireland, Scotland, England, and Wales. I saw terrific castles, old ruins, and beautiful natural views. I also loved going to many towns throughout Ireland. A couple of my favorite towns I saw were Westport, Kilkenny, and…
Auf Wiedersehen, Austria!
It has been about a month now since my study abroad experience focusing on comparative healthcare systems has come to an end, giving me ample time to reflect on all the amazing experiences I had while in Austria and Slovenia. Over the five weeks I spent abroad, I strove to fully immerse myself in other…
Adios, España
For the month of July, I participated in the Pitt in Spain study abroad program at the University of Alcalá. My involvement in this program has been an extremely fulfilling and enriching experience. I originally came into this program with the hope of improving my proficiency in the Spanish language, increasing my understanding of Hispanic…
Farewell to Dublin!
My week in Ireland has been full of enriching cultural and academic experiences. I got the opportunity to attend an international conference, the World Association of Infant Mental Health Congress, and learn about topics in the psychological field from some of the pioneers in the field. Coming into this abroad program, I had an interest…
Bye to Dublin
I have officially completed the Dublin International Internship Program at Pitt. After months of preparation, and two months of participation, it feels surreal that I have finished my study abroad program. After being away for two months, it’s difficult to conceptualize the entire experience; I feel like I can only reflect on it parts…
Lost in the Sea of Scientific Jargon: Communicating My Research
Have you ever felt like you’re deciphering a secret code when reading a scientific article? The words on the page blend together, leaving you feeling like a puzzled detective trying to crack a perplexing case. This is a common experience, even for scientists when encountering unfamiliar topics. No matter what field you’re in, it’s crucial…
My HSRF – Richard Fang
As this summer with the Health Science Research Fellowship comes to an end, I’ve realized it’s afforded me incredible growth opportunities made possible by this transformative experience. From the moment I embarked on this fellowship and independent research, I knew I was stepping into a world of discovery and the chance to make a meaningful…
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…
Reflections on Completing HSRF: Elizabeth Rubin
Throughout this summer, I had the time to focus my full attention on my research. I had the chance to troubleshoot my project, as some of my methods were not working initially. I discovered that one of our lab’s stock concentrations of TGF-beta, a cytokine I am using for my project, was contaminated. This caused…