Hello! Now that I have been in Sydney for a bit, I have had the chance to experience so much so far. From exploring the city to starting my internship and classes, everything has felt exciting and new in such a positive way, but it has also pushed me to think more deeply about cultural…
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G’day from the Land Down Under!
Hi everyone! My name is Oviya Srinivasan, and I’m a rising junior at Pitt’s School of Business. I’m pursuing a Marketing major, Economics minor, and Sports Management Certificate. This summer, I will be traveling to the “land down under” to participate in the Pitt Business Sydney Summer Sports program! As I write this, I have…
6 Weeks Down Under!
Hello! My name is Colette and I am a rising junior at the University of Pittsburgh pursuing a dual degree in Accounting and Finance. I’m originally from right outside Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, so coming to Pitt was definitely an adjustment at first. I remember being really nervous about stepping into something new and unfamiliar, but over time, I ended up loving it. Proving to myself that…
Redefining Success in Australia
Hi again from Down Under! Things have really been ramping up lately—class workload is getting heavier, my internship is getting more involved, and my friendships are getting stronger. I’ve really settled into the groove of a weekly routine. My weekends are spent exploring in and around the Sydney area, and my weeks are spent in…
Starting New in Sydney
Hey! My name is Adi Mitchell and I am a current sophomore in the Frederick Honors College studying Marketing and Supply Chain Management with certificates in Public and Professional Writing and Sustainability. Outside of classes and extracurriculars, I love to go on hikes, run, and play the piano—really anything that keeps me moving! Studying abroad…
The Land Down Under
Hi Guys! My name is Eric and I’m currently abroad in Sydney, Australia. I know, it sounds so crazy that I’m 10000 miles away from the States. This is week 2 for me and I still can’t believe I’m here. A little about me, I’m from Queens, NYC. I’m currently a Senior at the University…
Lessons Beyond Sydney
It is truly bittersweet that my time in Sydney is over. I had an amazing, enriching experience that I will remember for the rest of my life. From seeing places like the Great Barrier Reef and the Blue Mountains, to meeting local Australians and students from across the United States, this program has exceeded my…
My “Wow” Moment in Sydney
Looking back, my first “wow” moment happened almost immediately after arriving in Sydney. After 24 hours of traveling, it had finally hit me that study abroad was beginning, and that I was in a new place with people I had never met before. The nerves had not really hit me before because I had no…
Navigating Aussie Culture
Approaching the halfway point of my trip is very bittersweet. I have met some great people and seen some great beaches, including Bondi Beach, Coogee Beach, and Seven Mile Beach. I’ve definitely adjusted to the time difference, though it has been difficult to stay in touch with people from home. I even got to celebrate…
Goals for Sydney
Hi! My name is Tessa Muldowney, and I am a rising junior honors student in the College of Business Administration. I am pursuing a double major in Human Resources Management and Business Information Systems, with a certificate in Leadership and Ethics. I am very excited and thankful for the opportunity to participate in the Global…