Who am I?

Hello!! My name is Piper Empey, I am a freshman here at the University of Pittsburgh. I transferred into the Business School this semester where I am working towards a double degree in both Marketing and Psychology. I am currently communicating with several different businesses about marketing and digital internships this summer, but I haven’t officially made a decision about which path I am going to take. I was born in Kentucky, but I’ve spent most of my life in Mars, which is about 30-40 minutes outside of the city. This is where I played soccer for about14 years, as well as both gymnastics and basketball. Since coming to Pitt, I have gotten involved in a couple different clubs and groups including several academic clubs within my majors, ski club and Panther Leadership Academy.

Plus3 Germany

I chose to join the Plus3 program in order to fulfill my love for travel without spending an entire semester abroad. The Plus3 program will allow me to do this while being able to expand my experience both professionally and culturally. Traveling to Germany will be my first time traveling international, and the Plus3 Program provides the perfect opportunity to meet new people and travel abroad without spending too much time away from home and my family.

I am ecstatic about the opportunities we have to tour and learn about the different automobile companies and to learn how these business’s function, which is something that I hope to carry with me throughout the rest of my career. I am looking forward to interacting and working with the German students to learn about the differences in our culture and experience their daily lives as college students. I have spent a lot of my time watching all types of sports including soccer and F1 racing, which is another one of the reasons I chose to travel to Germany, so I can experience a culture which are big on both of these things. Germany also has an extensive history and a rich culture that I am excited to learn more about. I am especially excited to see the Swiss Alps, the Neuschwanstein Castle, Munich, and the University of Augsburg’s campus. I think this trip is something that I will always remember, and the things I learn are things that will stick with me. There is less than a month until we leave, and I am counting down the days!!