English Language Institute

Studying in Pittsburgh

by Kattiana Chavez Chevez (Fall 2021, Writing 4)

     Studying and having a professional career is a goal for many people around the world, and choosing a university is as important as choosing a career. Many people that want to have a successful career always search for the best university, one that gives them the security of knowing that they will be able to find a job after finishing their studies. They will be able to apply their knowledge to bear the challenges that creating a new business or getting a job requires. Therefore, North Americans from different States and foreigners from all over the world found that there are three benefits to studying at the University of Pittsburgh.

     One of those benefits is that the University of Pittsburgh is one of the best universities in the USA. Where the students found that the university's programs are based in quality education, it allows them to be better professionals and that opens the doors to a bunch of opportunities in their future profession. However, education is not the only thing that the University of Pittsburgh gives to students, it also provides educational innovation and efficiency though resources, for example computer labs and screens in classrooms. Moreover, for those students that need a specific specialized learning program, the University of Pittsburgh offers many kinds of programs, such as the English Language Institute and School of Engineering, which focus on practical learning in specific areas, making them very attractive for both foreign and North Americans.

     Another advantage that people find by choosing the University of Pittsburgh for building a career is that Pittsburgh is an affordable city to live in for students. These facilities play an important role in the minds of future college students, at the moment when they need to choose a university. Pitt also provides access to free amenities that are very helpful for the mobility and recreation of nationals and foreign students in the city of Pittsburgh. For instance, public buses, Pitt shuttles, the museum, and conservatory are some of the advantages. Additionally, the University of Pittsburgh also has a program that provides students with easy access to food and meals. Two of the options include a Pitt meal plan at restaurants on campus and the campus grocery store for more affordable home meals.

     Finally, another one of the great benefits people have when they decide to study at the University of Pittsburgh is that it opens the doors to job opportunities for students. Overlooked for being a small city, Pittsburgh has many companies in different areas which are often looking for new talents. This is the case of technology companies that offer desirable internships to students who want to have a strong start in their careers. Two of the popular local companies include Hitachi and Google. Moreover, if it involves careers related to medicine, UPMC is a great employer for nursing students and medical practitioners.

     In short, students have found that studying at the University of Pittsburgh has benefits for them, in the field of quality education, affordability, and job opportunities. For these reasons, national and foreign people are choosing the city of Pittsburgh as their residence while completing their studies at the University of Pittsburgh.