Maggie Moses
Expected Graduation Date: April 2021
Majors: Marketing and Supply Chain Management
Hometown: Butler, Pennsylvania
Study Abroad: Plus3 Italy—This was a two week, three-credit study abroad program. It is held after the Spring semester of freshman year and is the perfect program to test out if studying abroad is right for you. In these two weeks, I traveled around Northern Italy learning about the supply chain of the fashion industry.
Favorite TV shows: Scandal, Grey’s Anatomy, and Friends
Favorite place on campus: Personally, I love the Quad. It is such a nice space to sit outdoors and study, eat, or just relax. It almost seems that you aren’t in a city when you are there which is refreshing. I love to go and study outdoors on the lawn when the weather gets nice.
Favorite Vacation Spot: London, England. I fell in love with London’s culture and architecture. I loved discovering the history and tradition of the country. Tea in the afternoon is definitely something I wish Americans would pick up on.
Favorite Thing about Pitt: I love the urban campus and surroundings the most. Pitt really is the best of both worlds, because although you are located in the city, you are also surrounded by Schenley Park. I love the Farmer’s Market that comes in the fall and spring every Thursday. This is the best way to discover local foods around and change up your eating habits.
Something on your bucket list: Something that I plan on doing is going to Africa. Going on a safari has always been a dream of mine.
Hobbies: Yoga, discovering new coffee shops, and watching reality TV
Upon arrival at the University of Pittsburgh, I was amazed by the city and its endless opportunities. I knew that I could spend four years at Pitt and still discover new places and things every day. Pitt Business does a great job of stressing the importance of networking and establishing personal connections. This is something that I found unique about the business school, and I could not be more thankful that I am part of such a great program.
Sarah Braza
Expected Graduation Date: April 2020
Majors: Business Information Systems, Supply Chain Management, and Marketing
Minor/Certificate: Business Analytics
Hometown: Born and raised a New Englander; now residing in Doylestown, PA
Internships: Operations Intern for HighPoint Solutions, Marketing Intern for HighPoint Solutions, Pitt Business Intern in the Career Department, Marketing Intern at SCOPEN, and a Business Technology Analyst Summer Scholar at Deloitte.
Plans after graduation: Accepted full-time employment as a Business Technology Analyst at Deloitte in Washington D.C.
Student Organizations: Phi Beta Lambda, American Marketing Association, Kappa Delta Sorority, Lutheran University Center, Blue and Gold Society, Student Alumni Association
Study Abroad: Plus 3 Vietnam – 2 weeks in the south of Vietnam (Ho Chi Minh City) learning about developing nations. International Internship Program – Madrid, Spain. Worked a full-time internship while living with a host family.
Favorite TV show: Queer Eye, Covert Affairs, and Madam Secretary
Favorite place on campus: Frick Fountain and Frick Library
Favorite Vacation Place: I love the Mediterranean countries; however, nothing beats reading a good book on the lake in Virginia.
Favorite Thing about Pitt: You can make Pitt whatever you want to make it. You can make it a big sports school; you can make it a small school within your field of study. You have countless opportunities available to you, and if your interest isn’t met by a club or activity, you can start one as part of your legacy.
Hobbies: Going to museums, reading, kayaking, trying new places, and listening to podcasts.
My older brother chose Pitt and loved it. As I became more familiar with the campus and surrounding area, my Pitt Pride flourished as well. After applying to eight different colleges, I kept comparing them all to Pitt and I realized that there was no other place that offered the unique blend that Pitt does. A city school with an urban campus that isn’t downtown, a big school that wasn’t TOO big, diversity, culture and unlimited opportunities for fun and academics.
One aspect that I really love about attending Pitt is the camaraderie and Pitt pride. I enjoy going to Pitt football and basketball games, our bonfire, pep rally, and Homecoming. Studying in the city of Pittsburgh has amazing benefits. There are so many interesting vibrant people funneling through Pittsburgh. I feel like it is a relevant place to be. In addition, I believe wholeheartedly that Pitt is offers the options of a large university and yet one student can still leave a lasting impact. I’ve seen it many times and hope to do the same myself. I feel like everyone tries to leave Pitt a little better than they found it.
Christopher Smith
Expected Graduation Date: April 2020
Majors: Marketing and Business Information Systems
Certificate: Leadership and Ethics
Hometown: West Orange, N.J.
Internships: H&R Block as an expat tax intern, Dick’s Sporting Goods as a corporate merchandising intern
Study Abroad: GBI Sydney Summer 2018
Student Organizations: Roberto Clemente Minority Business Association (RCMBA), Pitt Club Basketball
Favorite TV Show: Shameless
Favorite Place on Campus: Mervis Hall
Favorite Vacation Spot: Los Angeles, California
Hobbies: Traveling, playing sports, spending time with friends
Favorite Quote: “Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that.” – Martin Luther King, Jr.
Pitt came on my radar during an information session held at my high school during the fall of my senior year. I was impressed with the high rankings that the school had received as a whole, and more specifically, the rankings of Pitt Business. After visiting Pitt in the spring, I knew that I had found the place I would call my home for the next 4 years. I love all the opportunities provided to Pitt Business students to develop professionally. From a great range of study abroad programs and locations, to various networking opportunities, Pitt Business has provided many resources to help me thrive in my professional career after graduation.
Isabel Brownlee
Expected Graduation Date: Spring 2021
Major: Marketing
Certificate: Innovation and Entrepreneurship
Hometown: Madison, NJ
Internships: Marketing Intern at Heartland Brothers in Shanghai and Administrative Intern at SECOR Asset Management in New York City. This summer, I will be interning at Morningstar in their headquarters in Chicago.
Study Abroad: Global Business Institute Shanghai – 2 months in China studying International Marketing and Mandarin while interning, and Food Studies in Rome – 3 weeks in Italy learning about the anthropology of food.
Favorite TV Show: NCIS, Brooklyn Nine-Nine
Favorite Place on Campus: The Starbucks under Amos Hall, it’s the perfect place to cozy up when I know I’ll be studying for a while and it’s right off the quad so when the weather is nice I can take my coffee outside.
Favorite Vacation Place: Hawaii, when my family and I went we went snorkeling and it’s one of my favorite memories. I can’t wait to go back because no one wanted to dive with sharks with me the last time!
Favorite Thing about Pitt: My friends! They make Pitt home. Most of them are also in the business school so it makes my day when I run into them in Sennott or Mervis.
Hobbies: Baking, reading Harry Potter for the first time
The day that my older brother was graduating from Pitt was when I realized I wanted to go here. I had been visiting the school for years because he and my father are alums and I saw that Pitt was everything I wanted out of college— an urban university with a lot of school spirit, tons of study abroad options, and down-to-earth people. Now that I’m here I love that there’s always something happening on campus and so many ways to get involved. Pitt Business is one of the reasons that I love Pitt as much as I did when I first started college. Not only has it given me some of my best friends, but it has prepared me to succeed professionally both in my past internships and in my future career.
Lauren Bichsel
Expected Graduation Date: May 2021
Majors: Human Resources Management and Marketing
Minor/Certificate: Corporate and Community Relations
Hometown: Sewickley, PA
Internships: Marketing Intern with Sodexo, International Internship at Hong Kong University, Office Admin Intern at Glen Osborne Borough
Student Organizations: Phi Beta Lambda (collegiate version of FBLA), Residence Life, Pitt Dining Street Team, and the Residential Programming Team
Study Abroad: Sodexo International Internship – Spent 3 weeks in Hong Kong working on marketing research projects, brand management, and display marketing. Following that, I spent 3 weeks solo traveling in Asia thanks to the opportunities provided by the program.
Favorite TV shows: New Girl and Parks and Recreation
Fun Fact: I am a Resident Assistant on campus!
Favorite place on campus: Posvar Hall! It has so many different nooks and crannies that make for amazing study spaces.
Favorite Thing about Pitt: The fact that there is a Farmer’s Market on campus 🙂
Bucket List Item: Exploring and immersing myself in culture in Portugal
Hobbies: Hiking, reading, crafting, eating ice cream
I hail to Pitt because of the sheer number of opportunities and experiences that are available to all students. The combination of university resources in partnership with the dynamic city of Pittsburgh provides students with countless opportunities to explore new cultures, expand their professional networks, build their global understanding and learn to be an active, empathetic and driven member of a larger university community.
Anthony Podrasky
Expected Graduation Date: Spring 2021
Majors: Accounting, Finance
Minor: Italian
Hometown: Cresson, PA
Internships: USSCO Federal Credit Union, The DelGrosso Family of Companies
Student Organizations: Delta Sigma Pi Professional Business Fraternity, Pitt Italian Club
Study Abroad: GBI Florence, Spring 2019
Favorite TV Show: Suits
Hobbies: Playing in a band, Fishing
Favorite Place to Eat on Campus: Fuel and Fuddle
Favorite Place on Campus: Nordy’s Place in the William Pitt Union
Ever since my first campus tour, I knew Pitt was the place for me. Having grown up in a small, rural town, I love the energy and atmosphere of being at a large school in a big city with so many diverse neighborhoods to explore. Pitt Business, in particular, has been an incredible environment to develop myself both personally and professionally. From the many friends to be made through student organizations, to the excellent study abroad opportunities, and all of the other fantastic resources available to students, there is really no limit to the growth you can achieve here. Having close access to so many Pittsburgh companies is the cherry on top. Pitt Business is shaping me every day into the professional that I aspire to be.
Candice Chang
Expected Graduation Date: April 2020
Majors: Supply Chain Management, Marketing
Minor/Certificate: Certificate Program in International Business
Hometown: Orange County, California
Internships: Student Intern at Department of Commerce in Downtown Pittsburgh, Marketing Analytics Intern at Diversus Group in Sydney, Australia, Supply Chain Intern at Southern California Edison
Student Organizations: Delta Sigma Pi Professional Business Fraternity, Society for International Business
Future Plans: Currently looking for opportunities! I’ve decided I want to stay on the east coast.
Study Abroad: Plus 3 China, Global Service Learning in Bolivia, Global Business Institute in Australia
Favorite TV shows: Brooklyn 99, Bojack Horseman, Bob’s Burgers
Favorite place on campus: Forbes Avenue! I love the hustle and bustle.
Favorite Vacation Place: Tokyo, Japan. I need to go back!
Favorite Thing about Pitt: The endless amount of opportunities and things to do in my free time.
Hobbies: Traveling, trying new foods, hanging out with friends
Before I even thought about applying to Pitt, I had to figure out what I wanted in a college. I came to the conclusion that I wanted to be on the east coast, in an urban setting, and at a large university. After determining this, Pitt became a very attractive option. I also discovered that they offer multiple study abroad options which made me want to come to Pitt even more! Even though I’m far from home, I’ve rarely felt homesick. You can make a big school feel small but you can’t make a small school feel big!
Juliana Ritrievi
Expected Graduation Date: Spring 2020
Major: Finance
Minors: Economics and Political Science
Certificate: Business Analytics
Hometown: Harrisburg, Pa.
Internships: Select Medical in M&A and Corporate Development, Mid Penn Bank as a Project Support Specialist, and the United States Senate as a Congressional Intern. This summer I will be working as an Investment Banking Summer Analyst at Sandler O’Neill + Partners in NYC.
Study Abroad: Global Business Institute in London-6 weeks over the summer in England. I interned at a working capital solutions firm and took an urban studies class.
Favorite TV shows: How I Met Your Mother, House of Cards, Breaking Bad
Favorite Place to Eat on campus: My favorite place is The Porch, but the place I go the most often is Dunkin’ Donuts for my morning coffee & bagel.
Favorite Vacation Spot: Stone Harbor, New Jersey
Favorite Thing about Pitt: How many different organizations you can get involved with on campus. Even within just the business school, there are clubs for a wide variety of interests and passions!
Something on your bucket list: Run the New York City marathon
Hobbies: Reading, yoga, trying out different coffee shops
I always had an interest in Pitt because my dad is a graduate. When I visited for the first time, I fell in love with the campus and the city of Pittsburgh. I remember telling my dad that it was my goal to go to Pitt from the moment we turned onto Forbes Avenue and I saw the Cathedral. Since then, Pitt has enabled me to achieve other significant goals in my life through academic, professional and social resources. In just my first year here I was able to study abroad, network with top companies, join several organizations, and receive a business mentor. I am so proud to attend Pitt and can’t wait to see what other opportunities present themselves through Pitt Business!
Adam White
Expected Graduation Date: May 2020
Majors: Finance
Minor/Certificate: Economics
Hometown: Monroeville, PA
Internships: Rotational Intern at KPMG, Corporate Banking Intern at PNC Bank and Investment Banking Summer Analyst at Bank of America
Future Plans: Accepted a full-time position as an Investment Banking Analyst at Bank of America
Study Abroad: Plus 3 Costa Rica – 2 weeks in multiple cities in Costa Rica learning about the coffee industry and how it promotes sustainability. Homestay!! (I lived primarily with a family in Costa Rica but also at nice hotels.)
Favorite TV shows: Narcos Mexico, Attack on Titan, Power
Favorite place on campus: Frick Fine Arts – Sometimes they have interesting art shows (both video and audio) and it is a beautiful place to take your mind off studies for a bit.
Favorite Vacation Place: Costa Rica was my only true vacation spot. Loved it and would go back!
Favorite Thing about Pitt: You can be exactly who you want to be. There are opportunities to cater to any of your interests in social activities, philanthropic activities or academic / career path related activities.
Hobbies: Making music, hanging out with friends and playing video games
Growing up in the Pittsburgh area, I was aware of the many opportunities offered by Pitt. Although it’s close to home, Pitt is its own world and community. Plus you have the allure of the larger downtown area close by. I knew that the latter piece would have a large impact on my ability to find career opportunities and it was true. And the community of Pitt Business has provided me with a variety of mentors, both professional and collegial that are a primary reason for my success.
Haley McArthur
Expected Graduation Date: April 2021
Majors: Accounting, Business Information Systems
Minor/Certificate: Economics, Certificate in Leadership and Ethics
Hometown: Randolph, NJ
Internships: Finance Leadership Development Program at Verizon in Basking Ridge, New Jersey, Tax internship at Deloitte in Pittsburgh for this coming summer
Pitt Business Student Organization: Delta Sigma Pi Professional Business Fraternity
Study Abroad: Plus3: China – 2 weeks in Beijing, Xi’an, and Shanghai studying the telecommunications industry and learning about Chinese history and culture. Global Service Learning: Bolivia – spring semester class focused on an international consulting project with a spring break trip to our client in Cochabamba.
Favorite TV shows: Game of Thrones, Grey’s Anatomy
Favorite place on campus: Mervis – I love all of the windows and the café in the basement
Favorite Thing about Pitt: I love the strong community and positive energy within Pitt Business, in Pitt as a whole, and in Pittsburgh as a city!
Hobbies: Cooking and baking
I felt such genuine, welcoming energy when I first visited Pitt and knew it was the school for me; I wore a Pitt shirt almost every day during my senior year of high school! Setting foot on campus as a freshman felt right, and I have had so many incredible professors and experiences here since then. Pitt Business has endless opportunities for everyone. Some of the things that stood out to me when I was looking at Pitt were the Plus3 program that allowed students to study abroad after freshman year and the Certificate Program in Leadership and Ethics. I’m proud to be a Pitt student, and I know Pitt Business has prepared me to succeed after college!
Nick Provenzano
Expected Graduation Date: Spring 2021
Major: Marketing
Minors: Legal Studies, Philosophy
Hometown: Summit, NJ
Internships: Last summer I was the Sales and Distribution Intern for X Shore in Stockholm, Sweden. I have also interned with The Doctor’s Channel, Generational Transfer Entrepreneurs, and Piper Creative.
Student Organizations: Delta Sigma Pi Professional Business Fraternity, Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity
Study Abroad: I am currently studying abroad in Florence with Pitt’s Global Business Institute!
Favorite TV Show: Game of Thrones
Favorite Place to Eat on Campus: Forbes Gyro
Favorite Place on Campus: Sennott Square, home of Pitt Business
Pitt has the perfect combination of business and city feel, making it an easy choice for me. I always say it’s like having a mini city all to yourself. Most of the area is populated by college students, and is a separate community from the suburbs or downtown Pittsburgh. Pitt Business provides the best resources to grow your skills. It has worked wonders for me, helping me to improve both professionally and socially. Pitt Is It. I could not be happier with my experience so far and look forward to the great times to come.
“Life is not a beach, it’s a mountain; but you can learn to enjoy the climb.”
