As a group, we ventured to the museum located in the middle of the city square. Unfortunately, we were not able to see as much of the museum as we had hoped because there was actually a wedding taking place that extended into the museum garden area. Even so, it was very interesting to witness because my sister got married around this same time last year, so it was fascinating to compare how different cultures celebrate weddings. The German wedding seemed much more informal than what I am used to seeing in the United States. Some guests were wearing regular sneakers, and many were not wearing ties, suits, or even belts.
The museum itself featured very cool and unique artwork, along with a massive room that contained grand chandeliers and a mural covering the entire ceiling. It reminded me a lot of what we had seen the previous day at the castle.
During the second part of the day, we met with our German student counterparts to develop a game plan for the final project. We also listened to a presentation from a Bloomberg reporter. The discussion was very informative regarding current trends and developments within the automotive industry, many of which directly affect our assigned company, KUKA.
As a group, we also visited the university track. At first, I assumed it would be a 1-kilometer track, but it turned out to be a standard 400 meter track like the ones we have back home. Afterward, a smaller group of us walked about a mile from campus to the Augsburg professional soccer team’s stadium. Unfortunately, we were not able to tour the stadium itself, but we did get the opportunity to visit the pro shop.
The pro shop was very similar to what you would find at a Steelers or Penguins stadium back in the United States. However, the clothing seemed more reasonably priced and made from higher-quality materials. After leaving the stadium, we returned to Augsburg, where I continued exploring the city and stopped for an early dinner at a restaurant that appeared to be more of a quick-service place. Despite that, the food tasted extremely fresh and comforting after several long and busy days.
Later on, I continued walking around the city and tried a couple of fresh baked goods. One pastry in particular had a melted cheese topping with a pear filling. I asked the worker for one of the most popular items, and that was what they recommended. It was definitely the best pastry I have had in Germany so far. I am also continually impressed by the overall quality of the coffee here. At this point, it might partially be a placebo effect because of how tired I have been, but it still tastes significantly better than what I am used to back home.
