Hello, I’m Dylan Troup and I’m a first-year environmental engineering student here at the University of Pittsburgh, and I’m originally from Morristown, New Jersey! I’m studying environmental engineering and plan to pursue a sustainability certificate. Here at Pitt, I’m part of the Frederick Honors College and a member of Epsilon Eta Delta, an environmental honors…
Hallo and time to Van Gogh to the Netherlands!
Hi, I’m Ignacio (Nacho), originally from San Juan, Puerto Rico! I am a mechanical engineering undergraduate here at the University of Pittsburgh. I chose to study mechanical engineering because I like the intersectionality it has between all the engineering disciplines. I especially like physics, calculus, and 3D modeling. I hope to eventually work in sustainable…
Adventure Awaits in the Netherlands!
Hello, My name is Maddox Cohen and I am a first year engineering student from West Chester PA! I am majoring in Bioengineering and looking to earn a certificate in Sustainability. I chose engineering because I am passionate about finding sustainable solutions that address both human needs and environmental challenges. Bioengineering stood out to me…
Almost to Amsterdam…
An Introduction: I’m Stephanie Anderson, a structural engineering student at the University of Pittsburgh. Growing up in San Francisco, California, I am no stranger to towering skyscrapers and long bridges. I love breaking down the fundamentals of these structures and not only how they are built from the ground up but the math and planning…
All roads lead to Morocco
My name is Jamie Compher I am a current freshman at the University of Pittsburgh School of Business. I am undecided on my majors, but I am planning to double major in marketing and HR management. I am from Chester County Pa, which is about one hour outside of Philadelphia. In my free time I…
Off to the Netherlands!
Hello! My name is Drew Poling, and I am freshman at the University of Pittsburgh, originally from Columbus, Ohio. I am studying civil engineering in the Swanson School of Engineering, and I hope to pursue an Engineering for Humanity certificate and possibly a minor in architecture. Outside of my academic pursuits at the university, I…
Intro for Netherlands!
Hi, my name is Max Jarrar. I am a first-year engineering student from Upper Dublin, Pennsylvania. Currently, I am pursuing mechanical engineering with a minor in electrical engineering. Outside of school I enjoy playing sports, cooking and being outside in nature. I am very passionate about sustainability, so I am excited for this experience in…
Introduction Post
Hello! My name is Dylan Carr, and I am a student at the University of Pittsburgh majoring in Finance and Accounting. Academically, I am interested in learning how financial systems, accounting practices, and business strategies shape organizations and economies. I am especially interested in understanding how different countries approach business regulations, and how those differences…
Trading Comfort for Adventure
Hi, my name is Ben Squarcia. I’m from Cape Cod, Massachusetts, and I’m a freshman at Pitt majoring in Business Analytics and Finance. This May I am super excited to be traveling to Ecuador and learn all about the chocolate industry and everything else Ecuador has to offer! Outside of school, I have a major…
In Apollo’s Chariot, Here I Come
Good Morning, My name is Maxwell Hrbek, I am a Bioengineering student within the Swanson School of Engineering at the University of Pittsburgh, and a little-known fact about me is that I am going to Greece this May. Originally from Greensburg, PA, I have always been engrossed in the Pittsburgh culture, so I believe the…
Spain, Loading…
Hi! My name is Aditya Mukherjee, and I’m from Cary, North Carolina. In high school, I was drawn to chemistry and physics because they helped explain the underlying mechanisms behind how the world works. That curiosity led me to major in bioengineering, where I could combine those interests in a meaningful way. Since coming to…
Ready for the Journey
Hello! My name is Gabriel Yost, and I am a passionate Pittsburgh native. The three-wiver city has everything, including the University of Pittsburgh, where I am pursuing a degree in electrical engineering . I’m from Bridgeville, Pennsylvania (a southern suburb of Pittsburgh), where I live with my parents and younger brother. For nearly ten years,…
Take Me to South Korea!
Hey! My name is Chris Clineff, and I’m a freshman in SSOE pursuing Mechanical Engineering in the David C. Frederick Honors College. I plan on completing two minors in Electrical and Space Engineering to fulfill my passion in control systems and rocket propulsion design. Before moving to the University of Pittsburgh, I lived in Phoenixville,…
All Roads Lead To Netherlands
Hello, my name is Juan Pablo Colmenares Bittar. I am a first-year Natural Gas, Renewables, and Oil Engineering student at the University of Pittsburgh. Originally, I am from Downingtown, PA, about 45 minutes away from Philadelphia, and I chose Pitt because of the excellent opportunity it provides. I’m very excited to pursue a career in…
Greece: Where ancient history and modern advancement collide
Hello, my name is Caleb Bower, and I’m from Manheim, Pennsylvania. I enjoy staying active, both mentally and physically. I love running around town and through Schenley Park. When I am not working up a sweat, I also enjoy playing the card game Magic: The Gathering with my friends in the evenings. I’m currently majoring…
Bilbao Bound
Hi, my name is Conner, and I am a first-year student at the University of Pittsburgh, my hometown university. Growing up just 15 minutes north of the city, Pitt has always felt like a natural fit. I am currently working toward declaring an industrial engineering major, with a long-term goal of working in the sports…
From Pittsburgh to the Parthenon!
My name is Siya and I am a first-year engineering student at the University of Pittsburgh. I plan to focus on Bioengineering under the Cellular track and hope to be in the fields of research regarding biomedical applications in neurological or cardiological research. I am fit and enjoy moving my body to maintain a healthy…
Study Abroad: Spain Edition!
Hello! My name is Katie and I am a first year Bioengineering student from Leechburg, Pennsylvania (a small town about 45 minutes from Pittsburgh). I am on the Cellular Engineering track with an intended minor in Chemistry and a certificate in Conceptual Foundations of Medicine. With this, I plan to pursue a career in laboratory…
Postcard from the Aegean
Hi! I’m Remy Ramirez, and I’m from San Antonio, Texas! In the fall, I plan on studying chemical engineering and minoring in bioengineering and chemistry, while also working toward completing a distinction in the Frederick Honors College. Aside from academics, I am involved in the sorority Sigma Delta Tau here on campus and the Catholic…
A Greek Odyssey!
Hi! My name is Kate Henchir, and I am a first-year Chemical Engineering student from Pittsburgh, about 30 minutes from campus. Outside of academics, I am a very creative person and have multiple art-related hobbies such as dance, painting, and music. At Pitt, I am involved in Ballet Club and Ballroom Dance Club, as well…