During my time in South Korea, I got to see a whole new part of the world and experience unique cultures. I got the pleasure of visiting palaces and temples, eating traditional Korean foods, and even hiking among the gorgeous Bukhansan mountains, but more importantly, I developed as an engineer and grew professionally through my…
Author: International Programs Alumni
Day 12: free day
Today was our free day, which did not go as expected, but was still fun regardless. Our original plan was to take the train into Salzburg, but once we arrived in Munich to take our train there, me and one other girl realized we had forgotten our passports. After some quick research on if passports…
Korea Final Journal
Hi everyone! Looking back on my experiences and journeys during my time in Korea, I am forever thankful for the things I was able to experience, the people I met, and the lessons I learned. Everything from the sights to the food was phenomenal and a once and a lifetime experience. Going into this trip…
Reflections from Seoul
Over the course of 14 days in Seoul, South Korea, I had the incredible opportunity to immerse myself in a city that stands as a beacon of technological innovation, cultural richness, and forward-thinking infrastructure. As a Business Analytics and Global Management major, this trip allowed me not only to witness Smart Systems in action but…
Day 3: Nuremburg & MAN
The third day we went to Nuremburg, its old downtown area and our first company to visit as well as my designated company, MAN. The bus ride to Nuremburg from Augsburg is around 2.5 hours. I felt a little bit carsick during the ride, but the view from window is really good. We went to…
Concluding Journal
While my Plus3 South Korea experience has come to an end, I couldn’t have been happier to go with such a great group of students and make so many memories. After the long, enduring flight on our way back to the US from Korea, I can say that the jet lag I experienced was miserable,…
Final Journal
As my Plus3 South Korea trip comes to a close, I’ve taken time to reflect not only on the unforgettable experiences from our daily visits and excursions, but also on the professional development insights I’ve gained. From corporate site visits to cultural immersion, this journey has expanded my global perspective and challenged me to think…
Day 11: Presentations and Goodbye Dinner
I cant believe we are already at the second to last day of the trip! It really has flown by quickly. Today was a slower day, as our only group commitment was meeting for our presentations at 2:00. This meant I got to sleep in a little which gave me some much needed rest. After…
Day 10: Grob
Today we had our last site vist of the trip, GROB. I am feeling a little bittersweet, on one hand I am so sad that this trip is coming to a close, but I am looking forward to being back home with my family. Going into this trip people had talked a lot about how…
Final Journal
Reflecting back on my experience during my time in South Korea on the Plus3 program, I am very grateful to the experiences, education, and relationships gained along the way. From touring some of Seoul’s most cutting-edge companies to living in Korean culture and collaborating with other students from diverse fields of academic study, this trip…
Day 8, 9, 10: Into the Lungs of the Earth
we woke up early to get ready for a long travel day. we got on the bus around 8 to leave to catch our canoes to go to the Waorani people. when we got to the canoes, the professors told us it would be about 6 or 7 hours on these canoes. during our canoe…
Day 13 – Hello Munich (again)
I took the train from Augsburg to Munich this morning. It was a quick and easy ride, just under an hour, and gave me some time to relax before jumping into a busy day. The train was on time and pretty quiet, which made the whole trip smooth. Our walk from the station to the…
Day 12 – I did absolutely nothing!!
Today was our designated free day, which many capitalized on to use to travel. For me personally, I slept in/did laundry, how exciting. I am traveling throughout other parts of Europe for the immediate two weeks after this, so preparing for that was on the top of my priorities today, rather than traveling. I will…
The Journey Home
After a full day of wandering through Innsbruck and taking the train back to Augsburg, I found myself facing the inevitable task—packing my suitcase for the journey home. There’s always a bittersweet feeling in that moment, knowing that a good trip is coming to an end. Augsburg has left its mark on me and so…
The End
Wednesday May 28th, 2025 During my time in South Korea, I was able to experience not only stark cultural differences and ways of life but also got to see and understand new concepts that I am now able to apply in both my personal and professional development for the future. Having already noticed clear advancements…
Plus3 Korea – Final Journal
Upon the conclusion of my Plus 3 trip to South Korea, I have reflected on my experiences in Seoul. This trip brought me lifelong experiences through our cultural visits, company visits, and the bonds that I created with my classmates that I will remember forever and helped me gain a more complete perspective on the…
One Wild Ride
5/22 This trip has been one wild ride and I can’t believe it is coming to a close. A part of me is ready for the comforts of my everyday life and to continue with my next great adventures this summer, but a bigger part of me knows this was the trip of a lifetime,…
D14: Reflection
After being home a few days I already miss Germany. The trip was simply amazing and I am going to forever miss the people I met, the places I saw, and the experience as a whole. After traveling to new countries I think it really resonates within you that everyone should leave there home country…
D13: Auf Wiedersehen, Goodbye
Today we left Germany and it was a long day. We had to wake up around 5 AM to catch the bus that would take us to the airport. After a quick breakfast we got on the bus and had a 45 minute ride to the Munich Airport. Once there security and customs did not…
Day 11 – Final Presentations/Goodbyes
Today was our final scheduled day in the Plus3 Program. It was our latest start thus far, 2PM, which was awesome as I love my sleep. My morning was spent prepping with my group for our presentation: rehearsals, final touches, etc. When it was time for our presentations, we executed flawlessly, and our grade reflected…