Hi, my name is John Cankar, but I go by Jake since there are four other Johns on the China trip. I am a freshman at Pitt and I am majoring in Mechanical Engineering. I am involved in Pitt FSAE and am a Young Life leader at Franklin Regional High School out in Murraysville, PA….
Category: Plus3 2019
South Korea: The Perspective of a Steel City Native
안녕하세요! Or in English, hello! I’m Emily Strzesieski and I am delighted that you have made it to my blog detailing my PittBusiness Plus3 Korea experience. I am a proud steel city native, born and raised just outside of Pittsburgh. I take great pride in being a member of my city’s community as there truly…
China Make it to May
Hey y’all! My name is Catherine Buchanan and I’m a freshman here at Pitt in the Swanson School of Engineering. I am studying Environmental Engineering and I am pursuing either the Sustainability Certificate or the Engineering for Humanity Certificate (or hopefully both). I am hoping to later on work with Engineers Without Borders or work…
Ireland Here I Come!
Hi everyone! My name is Erin Shriber and I am currently a junior in the College of Business Administration here at the University of Pittsburgh. I am majoring in Marketing along with a Communication Certificate. In addition to my studies, I am a member of Best Buddies, Phi Beta Lambda, and I am also in…
The Dublin Experience
Hi everyone! My name is Lacey Stalter and I am a sophomore in the College of Business Administration at the University of Pittsburgh. I am majoring in Accounting and Human Resources Management with a minor in Economics. I am not sure which subject I will pursue after college, but I am leaning towards Accounting. I chose…
ShangHI China!
My name is Aaryanna Dawson-Sarabia and I am thrilled to be travelling to China this summer to learn about the smart phone industry! I am a freshman in the College of Business Administration at Pitt and I plan on majoring in Finance and Supply Chain Management, while also pursuing a minor in French and participating…
See You in Seoul!
Hello! My name is Emily Molitoris, and I am very excited for my upcoming study abroad experience in South Korea. But first, I must finish up my first year at the University of Pittsburgh in the Swanson School of Engineering. I plan to major in bioengineering on the cellular track with at least a minor…
¡Vamos a Argentina!
Hi everyone! My name is Daria Hatter and I am currently finishing up my freshman year here at the University of Pittsburgh. I am in the College of Business Administration double majoring in Finance and Marketing, and minoring in Africana Studies. I lived in Texas my whole life up until college, being born in Austin…
Ciao, Milano!
Addio Pittsburgh, Buongiorno Italy! My name is Emily Hearty, and I am currently a freshman studying Biomedical Engineering and Studio Arts at the University of Pittsburgh. My specific concentration is in Medical Devices, and I hope to achieve a certificate in Innovation, Product Design and Entrepreneurship. I was born and raised in Arizona, but for…
To Italy!
Hello, my name is Matt Jaros and I am a freshman majoring in mechanical engineering at the University of Pittsburgh. I was born in Richmond, Virginia but have moved many time across the country. However, I have spent the last six years living in Haddonfield, New Jersey, a small, suburban town outside of Philadelphia. Go…
Off to Vietnam in a Ho Chi Minute!
Hello everyone! My name is Braden Hurst, a Freshman at the University of Pittsburgh. I am originally from Mifflinburg, Pennsylvania, a small town in the middle of the state. As of now, I intend to double major in Marketing and Supply Chain management within the College of Business Administration, while pursuing a minor in Spanish…
An Experience Across the World: South Korea
Hello! My name is John Balafoutas, and I am a first-year business student in the College of Business Administrations studying finance and accounting. In addition to my two majors, I intend to peruse a minor in economics and a certificate in data analytics. During my first year at the University of Pittsburgh, I have been…
From Pitt to South Korea
Hello everyone, my name is Linus Silbernagel and I am a freshman in the Swanson School of Engineering. I am majoring in computer engineering and I cannot wait to spend two week in South Korea learning about smart systems. So first a little bit about myself. I was born in Gothenburg, Sweden and moved to…
Let’s make our Systems Smarter: South Korean Style
What’s up, everyone! My name is Dylan Lipner and I am a freshman in the College of Business Administration at the University of Pittsburgh. I am from Dix Hills, New York which is on Long Island (not “in” Long Island) about an hour East from New York City. I went to Pitt because I am…
Happily Heading to Ho Chi Minh
Greetings everyone! My name is Jake Walker and I am currently enrolled in the Swanson School of Engineering at the University of Pittsburgh. I plan on pursuing a degree in Civil Engineering with a focus in Structural Engineering, as well as a minor in Architectural Design. I do not currently have an intended career planned…
안녕하세요 to South Korea
Hello, my name is Kayla Santos. I’m a freshman in the Swanson School of Engineering at the University of Pittsburgh. I will be majoring in computer engineering with a possible minor in computer science. I’m from Northern Virginia or “outside D.C.” and I’ve lived there my entire life. My community in Virginia was fairly diverse…
¡Vamos a buenos aires!
Hello everyone! My name is Shannon Wischerath and I am currently finishing my freshman year at the University of Pittsburgh. I am in the College of Business Administration with an undecided major, but leaning towards Accounting and possibly Business Information Systems as well. This past year I joined Women in Business. This club gave me…
Sutherland Hall to The Great Wall
Hello everyone, my name is Matthew Acker. I am a freshman at the University of Pittsburgh majoring in finance and accounting with an economics minor and a certificate in entrepreneurship & innovation. I grew up in Huntingdon Valley, Pennsylvania which is about 45 minutes north of Philadelphia. I have five siblings that include two sets…
Milan, Coffee, and Me
Ciao! My name is Nathaniel Mitrik and I am closing my freshman year at the University of Pittsburgh with the experience of a lifetime! I will be going to Italy, my dream international trip destination, this May for Plus3 Italy! I am a Pittsburgh native, but have lived all around the United States. Places I…
Hello, Italy!
Hi, everyone! My name is Josh Briggs, and I am currently a freshman in chemical engineering. In terms of academics, I want to gain as much experience as possible during my time at the University of Pittsburgh. I plan to graduate with minors in economics, industrial engineering, and chemistry. Plus3 is the perfect fit for…