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Nursing in Ireland
Ellie Weiss, Nursing at Trinity College Dublin Summer 2023 Nursing School in Ireland is much different from that at the University of Pittsburgh, or any other school in the world for that matter. In the United States, students enter general nursing programs and obtain the same education. They take the same classes and participate in…
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A Traditional Italian Eating Experience
MaKayla Painter, Pitt in Florence Summer 2023 I think it comes as no shock that Italian cuisine is incredibly delicious. While being in Florence and traveling around Italy, I have had the opportunity to try the signature dishes from many places. I genuinely do believe that food is the window to the soul of Italians. Trying…
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Lakota Perspectives: Maia Carney
Maia Carney, Lakota Perspectives on Environmental Sustainability and Indigenous Rights Summer 2023 During my time on Pine Ridge, I learned about a real meaning of community while developing in spiritual, emotional, and interpersonal ways. While this might just scratch the surface of what I learned in two short weeks, I’d like to unpack these experiences. We…
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The Impact of Cuisine on Italian Culture and Identity
Beth Pangia, Food Studies in Italy Summer 2023 Italian cuisine makes up the Italian identity and culture. It is amazing to see how much their cuisine impacted their daily lives and the traditions they have in Italy. While studying abroad in Italy, I made the most of my experience by trying different foods that represent…
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Living Like A Florentine and Embracing Their Culture
Beth Pangia, Food Studies in Italy Summer 2023 For my Food Studies Program in Florence, Italy, I was able to live in a home with five other students in my program from the University of Pittsburgh. I loved the house I stayed in, and I am grateful for having such a great landlord and the…
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Florentine Culture and Cuisine Compared to the US
Beth Pangia, Food Studies in Italy Summer 2023 My study abroad program in Florence, Italy was definitely an experience to remember. There were many experiences that stuck out to me due to how different everyday life was in Italy compared to the United States. What stood out to me about my academic program in Italy…
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Program Spotlight: Pitt in the Himalayas
The Pitt in the Himalayas program in North India provides students with the opportunity to immerse themselves in the environment and culture of one of the greatest mountain ranges on Earth. Between participating in numerous field expeditions, collaborating in a community-based conservation project, engaging with host families, and having meaningful seminar discussions, students in this…
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Lakota Perspectives: Jake Vasilias
Jake Vasilias, Lakota Perspectives on Environmental Sustainability and Indigenous Rights Summer 2023 On our trip to Pine Ridge, the overarching lesson I learned was that land gives and sustains life. While in South Dakota, I saw that the Lakota have a relationship to land that acknowledges this. Growing up, I did not have that experience or…
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Adjusting to Italian Academics
MaKayla Painter, Pitt in Florence Summer 2023 The academic culture at CEA CAPA is very different from the academic culture at Pitt, but I absolutely love the challenge of adapting to this new environment. I am currently taking no classes inside of my major, so this difference from my typical topics has been a big change.…
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Sort-Of Speaking Italian
Kira Klein, Engineering Perspectives of the Renaissance and Sustainability: Florence Summer 2023 While not required, I did learn a bit of Italian for this program. I did Duolingo Italian for about 160 days before the program, and during it. I could generally say common phrases, such as hello, good day/evening night, and order food. However, Duolingo…