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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Gaining a New Perspective
Maggie Altschaffl, Business, Technology, and Engineering: The German Way Summer 2024 I never planned on studying abroad while at the University of Pittsburgh. Until The Business, Technology, and Engineering the German Way Program, I had never left the country and was nervous about going that far away from home. However, I am extremely grateful I…
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Tasting Münster’s Culinary Delights
Alyssa Zito, Moving the Cities: Germany Fall 2023 I knew from the moment I left Germany that I would want to write about the food I ate, mainly because in my opinion, food is the window to the soul! Since we were living in a hostel with no kitchen and only staying for 9 days,…
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A Day in the Life in Prague
Emma Gravgaard, Transfer Plus 3: Czech Republic Summer 2023 The daily life on our two-week trip to Prague varied wildly by the goals of the day. Some days were focused on pure academics, which included language and history lessons at a local college in the heart of Prague. Some days were purely experiential, one day…
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The Beauty of Prague
Emma Gravgaard, Transfer Plus 3: Czech Republic Summer 2023 Before we even began our journey to the Czech Republic, I knew that this program was going to stand out with me and leave an impact on my life. Through the classes we had before leaving, it was clear that this was not going to be…
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Advice for Future Transfer Plus 3: Czech Republic Students
Emma Gravgaard, Transfer Plus 3: Czech Republic Summer 2023 For any that are planning to study abroad on this program, some advice I would give is to just try new things and be open to the new experiences that being in a different country will give you. Going to new restaurants or museums can be…
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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…
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Revelations in Florence
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…
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Food 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…
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Adjusting to Germany
Brenna Baker, Moving the Cities: Germany Fall 2023 I am a person who loves to travel and each time I travel to a new place, I get to experience the different ways that locals interact with foreigners. It is fascinating to me how different countries have different tendencies and feelings towards people from other countries,…
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Loving the Hostel Life
Brenna Baker, Moving the Cities: Germany Fall 2023 While we were in Germany, most of the students that were part of the Moving the Cities program all stayed in a hostel called H.ostel. For many of the people in the program, including myself, it was the first time we had stayed in a hostel while…