Hello! My name is Sarayu Cheemalapati, an undergraduate student pursuing a Political Science major, minors in Korean and Law, Criminal Justice, & Society, and a Human Rights & Social Justice certificate. I had the honor of being one of the first-ever recipients of the John Martinson Elevate Award for Global and Experiential Learning. As someone…
Tag: Summer 2024
Reflecting on My Internship at the Allegheny Conference
Hello! My name is Andrew Pruden, and I am a third-year student at Pitt pursuing a double major in political science and computational social science, as well as a minor Spanish. I am also a gracious recipient of the 2023-24 William J. Keefe Congressional Fellowship Award. This summer, I had the phenomenal opportunity to work…
Bringing Seoul Home with Me
Over the 4 weeks my course took place, I completed two courses, 5 credits, and made countless memories. I made friends whom I still contact to this day, I met people who were from various backgrounds and identities, and was able to learn about myself and expand my worldview. Throughout my time spent in South…
Classes, a City, and Immersion
As I spent time in South Korea, balancing devoting enough time to do well in classes while trying to spend as much time outside the classroom as I could, I found it to be somehow familiar. My Korean language skills, worn in over a lifetime of conversation with my parents, loosened and yet strained in…
Six Weeks In Seoul!
Looking back, I cannot believe that my study abroad program is already over. Exploring South Korea (and a bit of Japan) was such a great experience. The YISS program at Yonsei University made sure that I met so many different types of people from all over the world. Living in Seoul for six weeks helped…
My Brackenridge Experience: A Summer of Circadian Science
Hello everyone! As the summer comes to a close, I look back on my time in the Brackenridge Fellowship. Throughout the fellowship, my perception of research has changed tremendously. Working with my peers for the last few months, discussing our projects, and providing feedback has been incredibly rewarding and beneficial. I have learned a ton…
Hasta Luego, España: A Farewell Full of Memories
As my time in Spain draws to a close, I can’t help but reflect on what an incredible journey this past month has been. I loved every moment of my study abroad experience and truly made the most of it. My study abroad experience exceeded all expectations, leaving me with unforgettable memories, deep connections, and…
A Medio Terminar: Embracing New Cultures and Experiences
It’s hard to believe that I’ve already been in Spain for two weeks, and I’m absolutely loving every moment! The thought of leaving is bittersweet—I wish I could stay longer to fully soak in the incredible culture and experiences here. Alcalá de Henares Life in Alcalá de Henares is distinct from my routine back home…
Setting the vibe: a summer studying therapeutic microbubbles and ultrasound
As I begin to wrap up this summer of science, I am feeling lucky to have been selected for not only my Health Science Research Fellowship, but also for my lab and the learning and mentorship that have come along with it. My fellowship through the Frederick Honor’s College proved to me just how lucky…
Brackenridge Fellowship: Importance of Reflecting
Now that my fellowship this summer is over, it’s interesting for me to look back on how I went into my project and how my perspective has shifted. This experience has been a wonderful one, and there are many things I have learned from it, and many ways i’ve changed over the summer. The biggest…