University Center for International Studies Office of International Services
University Center for International Studies Office of International Services

Upcoming Events

Thursday, May 2

Primanti Bros' Sandwiches

One of the best known foods from Pittsburgh is the Primanti Bros sandwich.  In this Pittsburgh Post-Gazette article, you can read all about this delicious sandwich shop and get ready to try one when you arrive in Pittsburgh.

Wednesday, May 8

32 Realities International Students Experience

Check out this article from another international student studying in the U.S. about their experience.

Thursday, May 9

Add Your Name to Namecoach

Login to My Pitt and search for NameCoach, then enter your name.  You can add the pronounciation, your pronouns, and your name history.  This will help everyone at Pitt hear how to say your name and learn more about you.  You can also hear how to pronounce others' names by viewing their NameCoach pages (as an example, view the OIS Staff page)

Monday, May 13

Take a Virtual Tour of the Nationality Rooms

The Nationality Rooms are located on the first and third floors of the University of Pittsburgh's Cathedral of Learning. The rooms were designed to represent the culture of various ethnic groups that settled in Allegheny County and are supported by these cultural groups and governments. The rooms are also in use as University classrooms.  The Nationality Rooms have recently begun virtual tours so you can enjoy these rooms at any time.  Enjoy visiting these incredible rooms online!

Saturday, May 18

Learn some Pittsburghese

The Pittsburgh region has some language that is all our own.  Here is a list of some of the words and phrases unique to Pittsburgh, so you can start to add them to your English vocabulary.

Tuesday, May 21

Aerial Tour of Pittsburgh

Here is a cool view of Pittsburgh! 

Friday, May 24

Visit Cool Pittsburgh!

Pitt has a website for people new to the University of Pittsburgh and its hometown—especially graduate and professional school students, postdocs and new members of the Pittsburgh campus faculty. But undergraduates students are more than welcome to use this resource as well. Cool Pittsburgh is really a guide to moving to Pittsburgh and learning about our beautiful city, its neighborhoods, and its community.

Monday, May 27

Watch Movies Filmed in Pittsburgh

Did you know that many movies were filmed in Pittsburgh?  Take a look at this list of movies made in Pittsburgh and "visit" the city before you arrive!

Sunday, June 2

Primanti Bros' Sandwiches

One of the best known foods from Pittsburgh is the Primanti Bros sandwich.  In this Pittsburgh Post-Gazette article, you can read all about this delicious sandwich shop and get ready to try one when you arrive in Pittsburgh.

Tuesday, June 4

Learn about Pittsburgh Attractions

Pittsburgh has been recognized as THE place to live and visit by different magazines in the past few years.  This article highlights some of the Pittsburgh attractions that explain why people love to be here!