Day 10: I started off today excited for Ulm, as we would be able to see the view from the top of the tallest church in the world, the Münster. To get to Ulm, we took one of the faster trains that you can take in Europe, the ICE. We departed right from Munich, and…
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Salutations Shanghai
Our last day in China was definately an interesting one. We started the day by going to the yu garden, which we learned was built by a man for his parents so that they could enjoy retirement and grow old together. Because of this, the name of the garden translates to “to please one’s parents.”…
Can’t believe it is really over
My Germany Plus 3 program was everything I expected it to be and so much more. Initially, I had my doubts as I am not the biggest fan of traveling or even automobiles. But I applied for the Plus 3 Germany program because I wanted to push myself. And, I am very glad I did!…
Beach Day!!
FRIDAY MAY 17TH AHHH! It’s the final full day in Busan and in Korea☹. It has been an amazing trip so far and I am deeply saddened to leave this uniquely beautiful place. From all the foods that I tried to the friends I have made (both through the students at Pitt and the students…
Visiting the Consulate and Pusan!
THURSDAY MAY 16TH Waking up this morning was a bit bittersweet because it was our last official day of the program. We were set to The US Consulate in Busan and see our last university visit, Pusan National university. A packed day to say the least. One of the first things I realized at the…
The Foreigners Behind Big Korean Industries
This morning we headed out to a company in Busan called Trainor. This company is actually not a Korean company but a Norwegian company that had expanded their company and now have a Korean location. This company specializes in the teaching other professionals to maintain various certifications. The company teaches via classrooms, online videos, and…
Day 13: Back in Munich
Today was our one free day and we could do almost anything. The majority of our group went to Salzburg, but I and a few others decided to revisit Munich. I knew it was going to be a great day because the weather was beautiful. I could even wear shorts. I know that may not…
First Day in a Beach City
TUESDAY MAY 14TH This morning we drove from Ulsan to Hyundai Motor Company, which is on the way to our final city destination: Busan. I was extremely excited about this visit as I am a mechanical engineer, and I have always been curious to if I should pursue a career in the automobile industry since…
I Ship This.
MONDAY MAY 13TH Today was another day packed with travel, companies, and a new destination: Ulsan. Professor Yun compared Ulsan to the Cleveland or Detroit of Korea. Although I had never been to both cities, I knew exactly what he meant when he said it. Ulsan is a very industry driven city. It’s not necessarily…
Exploring the History of Gyeongju
The full day was dedicated to the historical sites in Gyeongju. Gyeongju is the capitol location for the Silla dynasty so with our tours we learned about the history of the region and in Korea in general. We went to a variety of places such as an ancient tomb, an observatory, the location was the…
Day 12: Straight Outta Disneyland
Today we started our day with a traditional Bavarian breakfast at a special restaurant that is only open on Thursdays. Crazy to believe a business can be successful when only open for business one day. The food had to be amazing. As someone who usually does not eat early in the morning, I was not…
Traveling and Amusement Parks
On Saturday, we left Seoul. I definitely felt the hurry hurry culture in Seoul because of all the things you could do there. And I also felt like I wasn’t able to experience everything that I wanted to explore, but I am excited to see what we will do in Gyeongju. It was a 6-hour…
Getting our Way Back to the Hotel?
FRIDAY MAY 10TH Today was full of surprises and knowledge about the history behind the Korean war and where and South Korea stand today. We went to the Korean Demilitarized Zone and visited the Han River. I didn’t really have any expectations on what the DMZ looked like, but it definitely wasn’t what I observed….
The Korean Google?
THURSDAY MAY 9TH My favorite company visit so far was Naver – the place we went to today. Naver is like Google but is in fact specifically catered to the Korean community. They have websites and apps that deal with Korean to English translation, a celebrity driven video service, and a search engine that can…
Companies in Seoul
WEDNESDAY MAY 8TH Companies was the center of focus today. We toured Samsung Biologics, Seoul City Hall, and the Seoul Global Startup Center. One thing I felt that connects these very different companies is their emphasis on embitterment, innovation, and self-improvement. Starting off with Samsung Biologics, we were given a better idea of what biologics…
Day 14: Remember to take advantage of every day
The Plus Three Program has been the best experience of my entire life. I don’t know any other school that has a study abroad program, this rich in culture and experience, given to freshman. Before I had committed to Pitt I was looking into each specific school that I had been accepted to. Every school…
Summary Blog: Waves Don’t Die.
For this summary blog, I will address 5 ways this trip will impact: ethical issues in my profession, educational breadth as professional development, lifelong learning and continuing education as professional development, the social environment of professional life, and functioning on multi-disciplinary teams. As a future entrepreneur, there are many ethical issues in my profession. For…
Hẹn gặp lại Vietnam!
The past two weeks in Vietnam became the part of my life that I will never forget. Through this trip, I was able to make a lot of lifelong friends, both from Pitt and UEF, and experienced many things that I would never have otherwise. I was able to witness how a country goes through…
Hey Augsburg….Prost!!!!
Overall, I could not have asked for a better trip to Germany. Words cannot describe my experience and the family that I made on this trip, but I will do my absolute best. There are five big highlights of my trip that I want to reflect on and share with you, the audience. First, the…
“Don’t cry because it’s over, smile because it happened”- Dr Seuss
Ever since I was little, I’ve wanted to go into business. I remember summers at my childhood home where I’d gather the neighborhood kids to decide what we were going to do that day: start a neighborhood newspaper, sell lemonade, or sell handmade bracelets. Although I kept this interest as I grew up, I realized…