Panther programs are designed by our Global Experiences Office staff along with faculty, composed primarily of Pitt students, and are typically led by someone from Pitt.
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Nursing in Bilbao: How Studying Abroad Has Impacted My Goals and Future
Kyla Spengler, Plus3 Nursing: Bilbao, Summer 2026 Studying abroad in Bilbao has honestly changed the way I see a lot of things, especially myself and my future goals. Before coming here, I thought it would mainly just be a fun experience and a chance to travel, but it ended up being a lot more personal…
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What Stands Out About Bilbao
Kyla Spengler, Plus3 Nursing: Bilbao, Summer 2026 When I first arrived in Bilbao, I wasn’t sure what to expect. I had heard it was a beautiful city in northern Spain, but I quickly realized it was so much more than that. One of the first things that stood out to me was how clean, modern,…
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How Food Has Influenced My Global Experience
Kyla Spengler, Plus3 Nursing: Bilbao, Summer 2026 Food has honestly been a huge part of my experience in Bilbao, even more than I expected before coming abroad. I knew trying new foods would be part of studying in another country, but I didn’t realize how much it would shape my daily routine and my understanding…
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My Key Takeaways
Cassidy Sluss, Health and Culture in Bolivia, Summer 2026 Although this program was mainly public health focused, the main appeal for me was simply visiting a Spanish speaking country. As a Spanish major, there are many options to visit, but Bolivia is such a unique destination and such a unique opportunity. All of the experiences…
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Advice from a Health and Culture in Bolivia Program Alum
Cassidy Sluss, Health and Culture in Bolivia, Summer 2026 Bolivia is a study abroad experience that is unlike any other, meaning that anyone planning to take this opportunity must be ready for an adventure. The most important advice I can give is that you need to lean into the adventure and give every excursion a…
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Studying Abroad and Its Impact of Me
Cassidy Sluss, Health and Culture in Bolivia, Summer 2026 A study abroad experience may offer the same credits and meet the same requirements as a typical on campus course, but pursuing academics abroad is truly an opportunity unlike any other. Not only is the scheduling different, many of these courses include field trips and excursions…
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What Surprised Me Most About My Study Abroad Experience
Juliana Medei, Plus3 United Kingdom, Summer 2026 Before traveling to the United Kingdom, I expected to see famous landmarks, learn about a different healthcare system, and experience a new culture. While all of those things happened, what surprised me most was how many differences I noticed in everyday life and healthcare compared to the United…
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Insights About Living Abroad: United Kingdom Edition
Juliana Medei, Plus3 United Kingdom, Summer 2026 Living abroad in the United Kingdom was an experience that taught me much more than I expected. While I traveled to learn about healthcare and experience a new culture, I also gained valuable lessons about independence, adaptability, and daily life in a different country. One of the biggest…
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How Plus3 Has Impacted My Goals and Future Direction
Juliana Medei, Plus3 United Kingdom, Summer 2026 Studying abroad in the United Kingdom had a significant impact on both my personal and professional goals. As an incoming nursing student, I chose this program because I wanted to learn about healthcare in another country. While I expected to gain knowledge about the UK healthcare system, I…
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Plus3 South Korea: The Experience of a Lifetime
Jacob Franks, Plus3 South Korea, Summer 2026 An urban cityscape sprawls out before you. Towers of glass and steel peer over the clouds. At first glance, the city around you simply feels like a city—like home. Then, you chance a glance to your right and see trees, flowers, and a stream running through downtown. There…