Summer 2026
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Read more: Engineering Perspectives of the Renaissance and Sustainability
As I am embarking on my journey to Florence Italy, the birthplace of the Renaissance, I am most looking forward to getting to study the…
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Read more: Exploration of Energy and Electrification : Brazil
Merideth Oister, Electrical Engineering To prepare for my trip to Brazil, I focused on learning Portuguese so I could communicate more effectively and feel more…
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Read more: Brazil Energy: Pre-DepartPrior to leaving for Brazil, we learned about hydropower from Dr. Kerestes and how Brazil and Paraguay utilize it extensively to power their countries. Despite…
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Read more: Porto Alegre Pre-DepartureOver the course of this past academic year, I have had the opportunity to study the economy, government, and development of Brazil. In Developmental Economics,…
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Read more: Pitt -> Brazil!
As a mechanical engineering student, I am so excited to apply and see what I’ve learned in the classroom to large-scale, real-world examples. In our…
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Read more: Florence pre-departureWhat excites me most about traveling to Florence is the chance to learn about the renaissance while also being actively immersed in its history and…
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Read more: Falling for FlorenceI have been obsessed with travel since my first flight at six months old. I adore exploring new places and immersing myself in foreign cultures.…
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Read more: Boarding soon: FlorenceEven as I am typing this, I can’t believe I am actually going to Florence! This is an incredible opportunity and I am so excited…
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Read more: Next Stop: Brazil!!Hello everyone! My name is Jasmine Horton, and I am an electrical engineering student. I am very excited to go on this trip because it’s…
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