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University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh

November 24, 2024

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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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10/24/2023 I Learned A Lot And Made Some Of My Favorite Memories! SIT Study Abroad: Iceland - Renewable Energy, Technology & Resource Economics (Summer 1)

"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. ..."

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09/02/2022 The Best Experience! IES Abroad: Dublin - Study Abroad With IES Abroad

" 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."

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07/02/2022 Una Experiencia Inolvidable: Five Months In Santiago, Chile Middlebury Schools Abroad: Middlebury in Santiago

"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..."

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Past Review Totally Koalafied CEA CAPA Education Abroad: Sydney, Australia

"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..."

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Past Review Best 5 Weeks Of My Life !! The Education Abroad Network (TEAN): Perth - University of Western Australia

"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..."

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Past Review The Experience Of A Lifetime! CEA CAPA Education Abroad: Florence, Italy

"My biggest takeaways were workplace cultural differences and my Italian language skills. Both of which were definitely worthwhile!"

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Past Review Everything You Need To Study & Intern In London CEA CAPA Education Abroad: London, England

"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..."

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Past Review Nothing Was The Same. IES Abroad: Milan - Study Abroad With IES Abroad

"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. "

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Past Review Shanghai Home IES Abroad: Shanghai - Economy, Business & Society

"My chinese language level improved immensely, learning vocab that was directed more towards my business major. It was definitely worthwhile!"

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Past Review Definitely Recommend! CEA CAPA Education Abroad: Buenos Aires, Argentina

"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."

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Past Review Not To Be Cliche But It Was Life Changing The Education Abroad Network (TEAN): Thailand - Semester in Chiang Mai

"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. "

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Past Review The Best Semester Of My Life The Education Abroad Network (TEAN): Sydney - University of New South Wales

"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. "

University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh
Past Review A Once In A Life Time Experience CEA CAPA Education Abroad: London, England

"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! "

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Past Review New Experiences, New Perspectives, New Friends IES Abroad: Amsterdam Summer – Society, Culture & Gender

"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. "

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Past Review Great Program And Great Experience CEA CAPA Education Abroad: Sydney, Australia

"It was worthwhile for me because my internship placement was extremely relevant which helped me build a standout resume. "

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Past Review A Truly Amazing Experience University of Pittsburgh: China Plus3 Study Abroad Program, Hosted by the Asia Institute

"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. "

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Past Review Transformational Experience University of Pittsburgh: China Plus3 Study Abroad Program, Hosted by the Asia Institute

"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."

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Past Review Once In A Life Time Experience University of Pittsburgh: China Plus3 Study Abroad Program, Hosted by the Asia Institute

"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."

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Past Review An Adventure Of A Lifetime University of Pittsburgh: China Plus3 Study Abroad Program, Hosted by the Asia Institute

"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."

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Past Review Sababa University of Haifa: Study Abroad at Haifa International School

"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."

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Past Review Experience Of A Lifetime University of Pittsburgh: China Plus3 Study Abroad Program, Hosted by the Asia Institute

"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."

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Past Review Life Changing Experience University of Pittsburgh: China Plus3 Study Abroad Program, Hosted by the Asia Institute

"This experience was extremely worthwhile. I learned some language, what China is really like, and specific problems the country of China has."

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Past Review Absolutely Loved It! University of Pittsburgh: China - INNOVATE, Hosted by the Asia Institute

"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..."

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Past Review Best Trip Ever! University of Pittsburgh: China - INNOVATE, Hosted by the Asia Institute

"I learned more about another culture, it was definitely worthwhile. "

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Past Review Great First China Experience! University of Pittsburgh: China - INNOVATE, Hosted by the Asia Institute

"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."

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