The time I spent in Italy were six weeks full of learning both inside the classroom and outside, in the heart of the city center. Both of the courses I completed took place in classrooms and observing the busy city center of Florence, which furthered my understanding of the concepts presented in both classes. In…
Tag: Summer 2023
Research Demystified: My Brackenridge Experience
If I could only describe the Brackenridge Fellowship in two words, I would have to say it is “research demystified.” Before the fellowship, I had only engaged with the research process in a class context: projects and experiments I didn’t plan on extending past a single semester or presenting to an audience outside of my…
Passing the Baton
Some advice that I would give to prospective students is to not be afraid of stepping out of your comfort zone. That’s what studying abroad is all about! Network with leaders, create lasting friendships, and go sightseeing every chance you get. Also, take lots of pictures! Every time I’m traveling, I think I’m taking so…
One Last Pardon
Bonjour mes amis! Once again, I return to close the final chapter of my travels in France. Studying abroad during the Cultural Experiences Abroad (CEA) Summer Session was an overall fantastic experience. Having spent about a month back on U.S. soil, I can say with a fresh mind—the most surprising thing about Paris? It felt…
My HSRF- Final Takeaways!
Overall, I had a wonderful time participating in the Health Sciences Research Fellowship! I learned more about what research means, how to communicate my research, and even how to present my research in a professional setting. In terms of my own project, I ran into quite a few challenges and learned that completing a full…
Fáilte go mBaile Átha Cliath (Welcome to Dublin!)
Upon arriving in Dublin, I knew that there was much that I wanted to explore but only a limited amount of time to do so. Arriving from the U.S. to Ireland of course posed the initial difficulties of fighting jet lag, but I found this to be an easy challenge to overcome by taking advantage…
My Global Experience: Pitt in London
I’ve been home in the States for a few weeks now and I’ve had the chance to truly reflect on my time studying abroad in London, England. I interned at two companies including 18-07 Careers and RUA Assistance. In addition, I took a class called Analyzing and Exploring the Global City where we took field…
Augmenting STEM Education in Rural Sierra Leone
Hey there, Pitt! It’s been just over a month since my incredible journey to Sierra Leone, and boy, do I miss it. In case you haven’t been following my previous blogs, let me quickly catch you up. Back in May, I packed my bags and headed to the northern village of Kabala in Sierra Leone,…
London, the World, & Me
I’m halfway through my program here in London and equally grateful for everything I’ve experienced so far and excited for what more there is to come! I’ve had the opportunity to tour Buckingham Palace, visit the city of Bath, take a stroll around Regent’s Park, and eat lunch at a restaurant inside of a prison! …
Checking out of Czechia
After spending a maymester abroad in Central Europe, I understand now that nothing beats experiencing a culture firsthand. As this was my first time traveling outside the country, I wanted to feel as ready as possible, but nothing could have prepared me for my experience. Prior to my study abroad, I took an honors course…