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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Food is the Window to the Soul, Munich Edition
Lauren Bayer, Pitt in Munich Summer 2023 In Munich, there are six original Hofbräuhäuser, which are the pride and joy of the yearly Oktoberfest. This event started in 1810 when Prince Ludwig married Princess Therese von Sachsen-Hildburghausen and invited all the townspeople to celebrate the marriage with dancing, food and drink, which ended up lasting 16…
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Benefits of Homestays
Kyrsta Girardi, Plus3 Costa Rica Summer 2023 Our housing arrangement was probably one of my favorite aspects of the trip. Rather than just staying in a hotel, we got to stay in a homestay, meaning that we lived in a Costa Rican house throughout the trip. My house consisted of me, two roommates, the host mom,…
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Trying New Foods in Florence
Emily Bosworth, Engineering Perspectives of the Renaissance and Sustainability: Florence Summer 2023 Exploring the culinary scene of a new city is always an exciting adventure, and studying abroad in Florence, Italy offers an amazing chance to dive into a vibrant food culture. When it comes to the idea that “food is the window to the soul,”…
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Revelations in Italy
Emily Bosworth, Engineering Perspectives of the Renaissance and Sustainability: Florence Summer 2023 When I first arrived, I was excited to see what the culture was like in Florence. However, there were a few aspects of daily life that took me by surprise. One thing I wish I had known beforehand was the difference in coffee culture…
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Academic Culture in Florence
Emily Bosworth, Engineering Perspectives of the Renaissance and Sustainability: Florence Summer 2023 Studying abroad in Florence gave me a completely different academic experience compared to my time at Pitt in Pittsburgh. The school portion in Florence was all about being interactive, integrating art and culture, and finding a good balance between learning and exploring. One big…
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Food, Food, and More Food
Lucy Strazis, Plus3 Cyprus Summer 2022 One of my all-time favorite ways to experience a new culture is through food, so you can bet that I ate a lot of Cyprian meals. I always made an effort to go to local restaurants for meals rather than chains. A lot of Cyprian cuisine is determined by…
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Daily Life in Cyprus
Lucy Strazis, Plus3 Cyprus Summer 2022 To start most of my days, I would wake up on time (except for one day) yet still rush to get ready. Although I always wanted to go out for breakfast, our days started too early and I never had enough time, so I ate the hotel breakfast. Next,…
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Jumping In
Ryan Bullett, International Internship Program: Berlin Summer 2022 I experienced a lot of growth personally, academically, and professionally throughout my time in Berlin in a short period of time. For me, I learn best when I’m put into new situations. Although stressful at times, I almost like that feeling of being “thrown into the fire”.…
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Berlin vs. Bank Account
Ryan Bullett, International Internship Program: Berlin Summer 2022 Throughout my time studying abroad in Berlin, I encountered many challenges I had never faced before. This was my first time in Europe and my first time living in a foreign country so I had to work to adapt to the culture. Overall, I feel like I…
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Perspectives Expanded
Rebecca Johnson, Pitt in Amsterdam Summer 2022 Before this program, my career goal was to become a journalist, and that hasn’t changed. I’ve worked at multiple media outlets, including the Austin-American Statesman, The Pitt News and the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, where I’ve reported minimally on environmental issues. During my reporting internship at the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette last…