Today we officially started our 30-hour travel day before we land in Korea. It’s going to be a long journey, with a 7-hour layover in Atlanta, but honestly, I couldn’t be more excited. So far, we’ve been making the most of our travel time by exploring the airports, writing our blogs, and just taking everything…
Day 00: From Finals To Flights
Finallyyy!! The day I have been waiting for from the beginning of this semester has finally arrived. Yesterday was a full day from start to finish. I wrapped up my last final, moved out of my first-year dorm, and headed straight to the pre-departure meeting where I got to sit in a room full of…
Setting Out for Seoul Searching
It is finally time to pack our bags and depart for Korea! The air has been heavy with excitement and nerves for the past few days as the countdown to takeoff ticked down. We recently had our final pre-departure dinner with the rest of the Plus3 travel group and the energy was great! Everyone I…
Hey Seoul Sister :)
This last week has flown by. Between finals, packing, moving out, and saying bye to friends, overwhelming would be an understatement. I spent my last week studying day and night. There is going to be a big shift in the coming week. I am still so grateful to be going on this trip. I have…
Saying Goodbye, Now Onto Seoul!
The moment we’ve been waiting for these past few months is finally here: our departure to Korea! The weeks leading up to this trip were very busy as we had to move out, take our finals, and I was also apartment hunting because there were some issues with my housing, but now it’s all resolved,…
Are we there yet?
I finished moving out from my dorm yesterday after my calculus two exam. I went to the pre departure meeting and learned the itinerary of the trip and filled out my ecard. I saw my friend at the plus3 meeting who was going to Greece. After the meeting I went shopping for more tshirts for…
Before Ecuador.
Hi! I’m Joe Appleby. I am originally from England, but have moved around during my childhood, but right now, I live in Doylestown, PA. I’m a freshman majoring in finance and accounting here at the University of Pittsburgh School of Business. I was a member of Panther Equity my first semester and plan to join…
Korea Where are You
Before my trip to the Pittsburgh airport, I still had to pack up all my belongings and move out of my dorm. I was a little stressful but I got everyone out and everything packed for my trip to Korea. Getting on the bus to the airport, security, and the first plane ride went surprisingly…
Airport May 1-2
This is it! I have been prepping for this since December and we’re finally going! It wasn’t easy getting ready to go. Yesterday was packing day basically everything in the dorm was thrown in a random box and put in the back of the truck, and if it was going to Korea it went on…
Anticipation, Magnets, and Endless Waiting
The long wait for the end of this semester is finally over. Now, after taking all our finals and finishing every final project, we are finally ready to depart for South Korea. I was fortunate enough to complete all my finals by Wednesday, so I was able to relax before the trip started. So, I…
Day 1: Ready to fly
Today’s the day! We are starting our journey to South Korea! It’s been a stressful couple of weeks with finals and moving out of my dorm and prepping for this trip (all within a few days), but now it’s all done and I can (kind of) relax. It felt nostalgic having to leave my dorm…
Day 0: Here Comes Korea!
I’m sitting in the Pittsburgh airport right now writing this, waiting to board our plane to Atlanta. This trip is certainly going to be a long haul! We have a 7 hour layover in Atlanta, and then the flight to Korea is 15 hours long. I’ve been to Europe and those flights are “only” 7…
Ready for Ecuador
My name is Lucas Almena-Lee, and I’m super excited to travel to Ecuador in a week. I was born and raised in Shelburne, Vermont, and I’m currently studying Finance and Business Analytics. At Pitt, I’m a part of Panther Equity, Alpha Kappa Psi, and the first ever Pitt Poker Club (coming soon). My favorite pastimes…
Time for Morocco!!
Hi! My name is Aanya, and I’m from the Bay Area in California. I am a Finance, Business Analytics, and BIS major here at Pitt, and I’m mainly involved in Smart Women Securities as a sector head for next semester and as networking event leader for Corporate Connections at Pitt Business. I love traveling with…
A Long Journey Ahead to Korea
Wow. I cannot believe that I will be leaving for South Korea tomorrow. This trip still barely feels real. The day after I took my last final exam, I will be on multiple plane trips and eventually land on the opposite side of the world…on Monday! I am super grateful that this trip was able…
Plus3 South Korea 01: Departure Day
This morning was such a great feeling, putting all the stress of my finals leading up to this behind me and preparing to embark on South Korea, something that all of us have been looking forward to since we found out early this January. Though it was a bit hectic to move out and pack…
30 Hours – Day 0
Good morning, everyone! Peep me sleeping on my sweatshirt and jacket last night. Today I am writing my pre-departure blog for South Korea. We just got through TSA at Pittsburgh and are waiting for our flight to Atlanta. Then, we sadly have an 8-hour layover until we get on a 16-hour flight to Seoul. After…
Emocionada Por Ecuador
Hi, everyone! My name is Lily Bachmann, and I am originally from Ann Arbor, Michigan, though I attended high school outside of Philadelphia. I am currently nearing the end of my first year as a business student at the University of Pittsburgh. Beginning next semester, I will also be pursuing a dual degree in Psychology….
I Have No Idea What I’m Doing (But I’m Going to Morocco)
Hello everyone! My name is Yoana, or how I would typically introduce myself: “The movie Moana but with a Y.” I’m a first-year student at the University of Pittsburgh studying Business Analytics and Finance, and I’m originally from Philadelphia. I grew up with parents who run a restaurant, so food has always been a huge…
Morocco Awaits!
Hi! My name is Charlotte Lindemann, and I’m from Buffalo, New York (Go Bills!). I am a freshman at Pitt Business double majoring in Marketing and Global Management. I’m an active participant with many organizations on Pitt’s campus, including a member of Tri Sigma Sorority, as well as the Business Manager for Pitt’s Hip-Hop Dance…