Hello, my name is Cooper Zentner. I am currently a freshman majoring in finance, mathematics, and economics. I am from Mount Lebanon, PA just 20 minutes south of Pittsburgh. I have a bit of an unconventional love of sports, as I was born in Chicago, grew up in Pittsburgh, yet am a die-hard Packer’s fan….
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Allie Franck
Hello! My name is Alexandria Franck, and I go by Allie. I am a nursing student at the University of Pittsburgh, finishing my first year. This summer, I will participate in the Plus 3 Program, joined by my fellow nursing and business students here at Pitt on a study abroad trip to Buenos Aires, Argentina!…
Setting off to Spain!
Kaixo! My name is Morgan Jackson, and I am a freshman studying Mechanical Engineering. As someone with several interests, I am very involved on campus, participating in organizations such as Engineers Without Borders, Crossfit Club, and NSBE, where I serve on their e-board. Outside of school, I love walking, and often walk 5+ miles on…
Aiden Chinwalla is Bil-bound!
Hello! My name is Aiden Chinwalla, and I am a first-year student in the Swanson School of Engineering and the Honors College at the University of Pittsburgh. I am majoring in biomedical engineering and currently pursuing the cellular engineering track. At Pitt, I am involved in prosthetics research and recently completed my first patent. This…
Introduction : Mya Plank
My name is Mya Plank and I am a freshman in the nursing program. I grew up in Hanover, PA which is about 4 hours away. I decided to come to the University of Pittsburgh because the highly ranked nursing program. This year I have enjoyed doing intramural sports with my friends and I am…
Looking Ahead to Germany – Nate Quigley
Hey everyone! My name is Nate Quigley, and I’m a junior at the University of Pittsburgh majoring in Business Analytics and Business Information Systems. I grew up just outside of North Philly in Cheltenham, PA—a place that’s really shaped who I am. At Pitt, I’ve focused a lot on data and tech, but I’m always…
Adiós Pitt, Hola Bilbao
Hello! My name is Amelie Turmel, and I am from Media, PA. I am a freshman bioengineering student in the Swanson School of Engineering and the Frederick Honors College at the University of Pittsburgh. I am minoring in Applied Statistic and planning on focusing on the cellular engineering track. This summer, I am teaching in…
Introduction – Marshall Dawson
Hey everyone! I am Marshall Dawson, I am a sophomore at Pitt studying supply chain management and accounting. I also do ROTC here at Pitt and am in the Pennsylvania National Guard. After graduation I hope to stay in the area, work in supply chain and do Logistics for the guard as well. I am…
INTRODUCTION – Wentian Yu
hi! This is Wentian here. I am a Pitt Business student in my sophomore year. My major is Business Analytics. I am from Jiangsu, China. I like basketball, soccer and reading. I apply to Plus3 Germany because I really want to travel to the Europe, and I am interested in automobile industry. It is a…
Hallo aus Pittsburgh! – Conner Manculich
Hi! My name is Conner Manculich, and I’m a Finance and Accounting major at the University of Pittsburgh. I’m originally from Shanksville, PA, and on campus, I’m involved in Panther Equity, an investment club where I get hands-on experience analyzing companies and making stock pitches. I’m also a member of the Pitt Ski and Snowboard…
Deutschland, ich komme!
Deutschland, ich komme! My name is Olivia Murphy and I am a junior at Pitt studying marketing and supply chain management. The supply chain aspect of this trip is one of the reasons I applied! One of my favorite aspects of my major is the PR route, which I hope to pursue more this summer….
Evan Allen in Vietnam
Hello everyone, my name is Evan Allen. I’m a freshman in the Swanson School of Engineering at the University of Pittsburgh looking to major in Environmental Engineering and minor in Spanish. As a Pittsburgh native I’ve lived in the neighborhood highland park (15 minutes from campus) my entire life where I’ve grown to love playing…
Excited Pho Vietnam: Anqi Zhu
Hi everyone! My name is Anqi and I am a freshman studying Accounting and Finance at Pitt Business. I am from Allentown, Pennsylvania, but I have also lived in Shanghai, China, for many years. At Pitt, I am active in many clubs and activities, such as Pittsburgh Student Venture Capital, Phi Beta Lambda, Undergraduate Finance…
Intro to Plus3 Vietnam: Evan Liddle
Hello, my name is Evan Liddle, and I am currently a first-year student at the College of Business Administration studying finance but, considering double majoring in another business related major as well. A little bit about me personally is that I am from Collegeville PA which is just outside Philadelphia for those who do not…
Counting Down to Cyprus!
Hi! My name is Lily Scarlett, and I am a freshman in the Swanson School of Engineering. I am perusing a degree in Bioengineering, and a minor in Chemistry. In my free time I enjoy reading, cooking, and crafting. I have also recently started strength training, and it has become one of my favorite hobbies….
Introducing Me
Hello! My name is Sean McGuigan and I am an engineering student going into Industrial Engineering with a Spanish minor. I am from Phoenixville, PA, about 40 minutes up the Schuylkill River northwest of Philadelphia, close to Valley Forge and KOP. At Pitt I play on the Club Handball team and also have a radio…
Getting Ready for Vietnam
My name is Mikaela Smigo and I am majoring in Finance and Accounting with a minor in Economics. Beyond the classroom, I have been an active member in Women in Business and am the business manager of Students Against Violence Everywhere (SAVE), a club my roommates and I started. I have also completed a market…
Introduction Blog – Max Beecher
Hello everyone! My name is Max Beecher, I am currently a sophomore dual majoring in Accounting & Finance with minors in Economics & History. After my four years at Pitt I aspire to work at a big 4 accounting firm either in a major city, hopefully Boston. This summer I will probably work in Lancaster,…
Josh’s Journey to Vietnam
Hello my name is Josh Kosmach and I am a first year student at the Swanson School of Engineering studying civil engineering. I am from South Park, PA which is about 35 minutes from Pitt’s campus. At South Park I earned the Eagle Scout Award from the Boy Scouts of America which inspired my love…
Banh Mi, Myself, and I: Anna Costantino
Hi everyone!My name is Anna Costantino, and I’m a first-year student majoring in Global Management with a minor in Chinese at the University of Pittsburgh. I’m originally from Lower Merion, PA (just outside of Philadelphia), where I played tennis at Lower Merion High School. I love to craft, read, and travel! At Pitt, I’m involved…