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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."I learned a lot about Chinese culture."
A student University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh
"This experience was extremely worthwhile! I learned so many things about Chinese history and culture, while also learning more about China's role in the global economy and its role as a global industrial leader. I also made a lot of local friends who I'm still talking to weeks after the trip; I hope we all get to see each other ..."
Mike C. University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh
"I can't say enough good things about my time abroad. I learned to become a more independent person in the things I do on a daily basis and gave me the confidence to get out of my comfort zone! I met some amazing people and I can't believe my experience is over. Can I go again?!"
Lauren University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh
"Studying abroad is definitely a worthwhile experience, you gain a stronger sense of self, become more independent and learn how to adapt to living in a new setting."
Emily M University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh
"I learned so much about Chinese culture and history as well as the business side of things when we saw the company"
A student University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh
"I learned that the best way to learn is to sit back and allow yourself to be uncomfortable. "
Amelia University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh
"I learned how to be completely independent for the first time in my life. I learned to overcome challenges that I had never been faced with before, and while it was really hard and disheartening while I was going through it, it's so valuable to me looking back at this experience. "
Melanie Pascullo University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh
"I gained experiences that I might never earn again, and made friends both at the University and abroad. Overall a fantastic trip."
Ryan M University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh
"I gained a new view of China, and was exposed to a new culture. I think that it was extremely worthwhile."
Sarah S University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh
"I feel that I learned so much about China's history and people. We visited so many culture sites and all of them were amazing. It was very worthwile. "
Chris University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh
"I had an excellent internship with an NGO for migrants and refugees. I gained a lot of valuable experience and insight for my studies and future career, and definitely improved my Spanish. "
A student University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh
"The single most important thing I learned from this program was the importance of appreciating people across the world. It was awesome to be fully immersed into their culture and see the world through their lens. "
Ben University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh
"I learned about a new culture and its history. I learned new systems of government and of healthcare. "
A student University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh
"After visiting China last year, I noticed the vast differences between China and Japan. "
Robert C. Innis University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh
"I learned a lot about the Japanese culture that you wouldn't necessarily pick up in a book. You can read about how clean and utilitarian it is, but it's so much more striking to experience it. This was a worthwhile trip, particularly for my first trip to Asia. Japan is so Western in a lot of ways, but still so unique in how busi..."
A student University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh
"I learned so much about the Chinese culture and people while we were there. I got to experience things I never thought I would like an authentic Tai Chi class while also getting to take pictures with locals because we looked so different to them. We also got to see business practices in China which is practical for almost every ..."
Aditi Gupta University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh
"I learned so much about how the culture of China is similar to or different from that of America, as well as how business connects the two. The program was absolutely worthwhile, as it was an incredibly eye opening experience!"
Patrick Wishon University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh
"The scope of globalization that is expanding across the world as well the differences but also similarities between two very different cultures. Yes it was worthwhile. "
A student University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh
"This was such a great week, with so many classic cultural visits and site visits packed into 11 days. In those days, I learned so much about the Chinese culture, language, and people. It was the best thing I could've done, as it gave me the opportunity to really understand and flesh out the different aspects of China I never too..."
A student University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh
"I learned more about Chinese culture and doing business in China. I plan to work in Asia in the future, so I this was definitely worthwhile. "
A student University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh
"My abroad experience was totally worthwhile. While I have traveled abroad, most of my previous travel experience has been in European based. This was my first time in Asia and I believe that I was very submerged in the culture from the food, to the cultural site visits, to even getting the chance to interact with the locals and ..."
Yelena Wermers University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh
"I gained not only a beginner's working knowledge of Korean, but also an insight into Korean culture and an idea of how America is viewed in Korea. I also discovered two new favorite foods in the restaurants of Anam! This program was indescribably worthwhile for me, both as a student and as an American citizen. "
Emma Russell University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh
"Participating in the Nagoya Summer--Language and Culture program at Nanzan University for seven weeks this past summer truly transformed my Japanese language ability and increased my confidence. Initially terrified to travel alone for the first time in my life, I was incredibly nervous, but the IES facilitators provided so much ..."
Maya Best University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh
"I made friendships that will last a lifetime while getting to explore the country of my ancestors "
Stephanie McFarland University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh
"It was my first time in Greece or any country that was not part of a family vacation so it helped me grow in not only my Greek language skills but also in becoming an adult. "
Stephanie McFarland University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh
