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Below you will find study abroad reviews from students at University of Pittsburgh. We hope you will find these helpful in your search for options in education abroad. If you are a University of Pittsburgh student, please check with the Pitt Study Abroad Office for guidelines on enrolling in a study abroad program and receiving credit for your study abroad experience. If your university has listed recommended programs below, please consider them first and contact any of the program providers referenced in the reviews listed below for more information.
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No important dates configured."This experience was 110% worth it to me. It was really interesting to be in a group of people all passionate about learning the same thing, and the program also encouraged us to explore our own related interests through the research project, meaning I got to expand what I learned about even beyond the curriculum of the program. ..."
A student University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh
" I learned a lot about how to be independent and immerse myself in a new culture. Going to an English speaking country made this easier, but I still felt that I was able to learn a lot about myself and grow."
Maya R University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh
"As mentioned previously, I became much more self-reliant while here. Not only that but my self-esteem also grew because I proved to myself that I could do things I was previously scared to do like asking strangers for help. I am equally satisfied with how much I learned about Chile as a country. Between my culture classes (which..."
A student University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh
"The greatest takeaway from my study abroad experience was the confidence that I feel when traveling. I've gone on trips with my parents before but never alone; traveling and navigating through Sydney on my own terms, however, has made me feel that I'm ready to take on any country now. I now know how to conduct myself in new cult..."
Fidel Anderson University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh
"The program was definitely worthwhile and I would recommend it to anyone looking to study abroad. Moving to a new country on your own teaches you a lot about yourself and another culture. The internship was huge for my prospective career path. It gave me great hands-on skills that would be so hard to get in the US, and it gave m..."
Kendall University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh
"My biggest takeaways were workplace cultural differences and my Italian language skills. Both of which were definitely worthwhile!"
Jessica Wolff University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh
"This opportunity provided me with invaluable experience and challenged me to look at the world through an intercultural lens. Along with learning more about marketing, I gained insight into other cultures while abroad. Through my discussions with my colleagues and my weekend travels to other countries, I have developed a love fo..."
Olivia Winters University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh
"I learned a lot about myself. I grew in confidence and ability to adapt in dealing with new and difficult situations, I became more comfortable interacting with people from different cultures, and learned to live in the present. It was completely worthwhile. "
Tolu Akintoba University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh
"My chinese language level improved immensely, learning vocab that was directed more towards my business major. It was definitely worthwhile!"
Isabela Byerly University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh
"This program allowed me to not only participate in classes abroad, but in the working environment of Buenos Aires through the internship. I was able to meet people through a different outlet than just the international school we took classes in. It was worthwhile."
Shivani University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh
"One big thing I learned was about the effects of US involvement. Many decisions our country has made have great implications on the rest of the world. I never truly comprehended that until seeing things for myself. "
Katherine Cooper University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh
"It was absolutely worthwhile! It was an amazing experience to go live across the world for 4 months and adapt to a new city and new culture. "
Sophia University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh
"I grew professionally, learned what it was like to work in an office environment, I learned how to write in APA citations, I learned valuable analytic and worldly skills while abroad and it was all very worth it! "
A student University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh
"Past what was taught in the lectures, I was able to fully dive into the Dutch culture and experience a new cultural perspective on social values. "
Tom Marlin University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh
"It was worthwhile for me because my internship placement was extremely relevant which helped me build a standout resume. "
George Muirhead University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh
"A better understanding of foreign cultures is important to personal growth. I have learned so much about the Chinese culture and I feel that I am a better person because of it. I hope to study abroad more in the future and learn even more from it. "
Jordan Armstrong University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh
"I learned many things throughout the trip, including the political and economic systems present in China, the social paradigms in China's corporate environment, the ease/difficulty of establishing a business in China, and how U.S. trade with China affects our everyday lives as Americans. This visit was extremely worthwhile."
Frankie Fattori University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh
"The experience abroad was extremely worthwhile. I learned about a whole new culture and learned about the smartphone industry and the business and engineering aspects of the companies we visited."
Diana Mizikar University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh
"I learned a lot about the Chinese culture on this trip. I knew next to nothing beforehand and I was glad I got to learn about it in a firsthand experience. China is also at the forefront of business and engineering so actually being able to visit many large Chinese companies allowed me to learn a lot about this growing country."
Jake Cankar University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh
"Exposure to a very wide array of viewpoints encouraged me to approach every issue with an open mind and to consider points of view that I may not have even been aware existed."
A student University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh
"This experience was worthwhile. I learned how business is conducted in China and the differences between China and America. I also learned a lot about the history and culture of China."
Mike Neumayer University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh
"This experience was extremely worthwhile. I learned some language, what China is really like, and specific problems the country of China has."
Matthew Acker University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh
"This was my first visit to China and, because of my positive program experience, I would definitely love to go back again! We learned a lot about Chinese history and culture, and China's recent developments. We went on some amazing site visits and enjoyed lots of great food, but the highlight of the trip was undoubtedly the amaz..."
A student University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh
"I learned more about another culture, it was definitely worthwhile. "
William Hsin University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh
"I learned to be open to other cultures and making new friends, and to be open to trying new things and thinking in different ways. Even though it was expensive, it was definitely worth the cost."
Gillian S. University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh
