Summer 2026
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Read more: We Are Off to PragueThis will be my first time leaving the country, and I could not be more excited. I am ready for all the experiences, opportunities, and…
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Read more: Hello Florence!
Tight alleyways where pedestrians roam free from the shackles of sidewalks, casual encounters with architectural greatness, and majestic statues built into random courtyards; Florence is…
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Read more: Pittsburgh to Prague
My flight leaves in 12 hours, and I’m so excited for this trip. I’m stuck in the middle seat for the flight over and still…
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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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