Hey everyone! My name is Maria Fabregas, and I am from Natrona Heights, Pennsylvania, which is about 30 minutes north of Pittsburgh. I am studying nursing at Pitt because I have always had an interest in healthcare, and I enjoy helping others. I have always wanted to make a difference in people’s lives, and with…
Tag: Summer 2023
Looking to My First Time in the Netherlands
Hello! My name is Ryan Kimball and I am a freshman College of Business Administration student at the University of Pittsburgh majoring in Finance. I come from Yardley, Pennsylvania which is in Bucks County in the Philadelphia area . I intend to minor in Economics and Computer Science as well. At Pitt I am a…
Ann in Argentina Introduction
Hello everyone! My name is Ann Barney and I am a freshman at the University of Pittsburgh. I am majoring in Nursing and pursuing a Global Health Certificate. I am originally from Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, which is about four hours east of Pittsburgh. At school, I am involved in the social committee for NSA (Nursing…
Hype for Cyprus
Hello everyone! My name is Grace Brignola and I will be traveling to Cyprus through Plus3 in just a few short weeks (crazy) but before that madness begins I thought I’d introduce myself! I am a first-year business student studying marketing and business information systems. Originally, I am from Phoenixville, PA, or the classic “an…
Deutschland
Hello Everybody! My name is Kevin Coyne and I am a first year engineering student at the University of Pittsburgh. I am majoring in computer engineering and plan to do a coop in my upcoming years at Pitt. I grew up in a town called McDonald which is close to the city of Pittsburgh. Growing…
23 days till Costa Rica!
Hi Everyone! My name is Katie Heckroth and I am from Cleveland, Ohio. I am finishing up my freshman year in the College of Business Administration as a marketing major. Some of my involvement at Pitt includes being one of the recruitment chairs for Alpha Kappa Psi, a professional business fraternity, a sister of Alpha…
The Beginning of a Cyprian Story!
Hello everyone! My name is Nicky Starace and I am finishing up my first year in the Swanson School of Engineering. I plan to major in engineering science with an emphasis on nanotechnology due to my interests in photonics, lasers, and anything pertaining to light. Outside of school, I love the outdoors and spend a…
Argentina!!
Hello!! My name is Sarah Klingensmith and I am a nursing student at the University of Pittsburgh at Greensburg. I’m originally from Natrona Heights which is about 30 minutes outside the city. The program I am traveling with is Pitt Plus3 and I’m going to Buenos Aries, Argentina. Studying abroad is something that I have…
Prague Plus Me
Hello Blog! My name is Brenda Rea and I am a sophomore chemical engineering student here at Pitt. I am originally from Pittsburgh, so naturally Pitt was the right choice for me. As much as I love Pittsburgh, I am eager to go abroad and experience a new culture. I chose Plus3 Transfer Plus (Prague)…
Pura Vida! Excited for Costa Rica!🌴
Hi, my name is Princess Nwoga. I’m from Blackwood, New Jersey and I’m a freshman majoring in engineering at Pitt. For now, I plan on entering the civil engineering department with a focus on structural engineering. Sometime down the line, I plan on either pursuing the sustainability certificate or getting the architecture design minor so…
Eager for Ecuador!!
Hi, my name is Sami Field! I am a freshman at the University of Pittsburgh’s College of Business Administration. I am currently undecided, but I am thinking about majoring in Finance. I would also like to minor in Legal Studies and get a certificate in Sports Management. I am not exactly sure what kind of…
See You Soon Costa Rica!!
Hey everyone! My name is Jenna Huff and I am a freshman at the University of Pittsburgh. Currently, I am planning to double major in finance and marketing with a certificate in sports management. I grew up in Orange County, California and I decided to come to Pitt because they offer many study abroad programs…
From Pittsburgh to Deutschland!
Hey everyone! My name is Eduardo Weissmann and I am a first year engineering student at the University of Pittsburgh. I plan on majoring in mechanical engineering with a minor in either electrical engineering or computer science and a certificate in design. I have been and plan on being involved in a variety of clubs…
Auf Wiedersehen Pittsburgh… Hallo Deutschland!
Hello fellow bloggers! My name is Nicholas Monetti and I am a Freshman here at the University of Pittsburgh. I am from Buffalo, New York, so I love chicken wings and the Buffalo Bills! I am a huge sports fan, always playing or watching basketball, baseball, and football with my friends in my free time….
Hello Deutschland!
Hello! My name is Nolan Palladino, and I’m a freshman in the College of Business Administration majoring in Accounting and BIS. I also plan on minoring in economics and completing a Certificate in Data Analytics. I’ve been interested in business ever since I can remember and always knew it was meant for me. In my…
Coming to Amsterdam!
Hi! My name is Ben Sampson, and I am a freshman business student at the University of Pittsburgh. I am currently undeclared, but plan on majoring in Marketing, with a minor in Economics and a certificate in Sports Management. At Pitt, I am on the Club Soccer team and have been involved in other clubs…
The Start of an Irish Adventure
Hello, my name is Manato Matsuoka, a freshman at the University of Pittsburgh double majoring in supply chain management and business information systems while double minoring in economics and history. I am I am excited to be a part of the Plus3 Ireland program and learn more about the culture and business environment there! On…
Half-Greek student meets a Half-Greek Country
Hello and welcome to the first installment of a Half-Greek student’s journey to the Half-Greek country of Cyprus. Sadly, my other nationality is not Turkish, unlike Cyprus, but the narrative will do. As an ambivalent first-year student at the Swanson School of Engineering of The University of Pittsburgh, I have chosen to study Industrial Engineering….
Next Stop: The Netherlands!
Hello everyone! My name is Caroline Collier. I am a freshman majoring in marketing and supply chain management. In the future I hope to have a career in marketing where I can be creative and help clients ideas come to life. Here at Pitt I am a member of American Marketing Association, where I am…
Kayla in Amsterdam
Hello! My name is Kayla Pak and I’m a first year student at Pitt Business intending to major in Finance and Business Information Systems. I’m also looking to pursue a certificate in Innovation and Entrepreneurship. I would consider myself pretty extroverted for the most part (I love meeting new people!), but I definitely am the…