Hello everyone! My name is Chloe Acuna. I am a current first-year student at the Swanson School of Engineering majoring in Electrical Engineering and seeking a concentration in Software and Nuclear Engineering. I am from Blue Bell, Pennsylvania (about an hour outside of Philly) where I played on my high school’s lacrosse, basketball, soccer, and…
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Who I Am and Where I’m Going
Hello everyone!My name is Janiah Moore, and I’m a rising sophomore at the University of Pittsburgh, studying on the Oakland campus. I’m originally from Connecticut, where I grew up in a close-knit family of four. Many of my relatives work in healthcare, and their dedication has deeply inspired me to pursue a similar path. Back…
Luke Tennant: Gearing up for Vietnam
Hey, my name is Luke Tennant. I’m a Freshman in the College of Business Administration and I’m looking to major in finance as well as minor in math. I’m from Westfield, New Jersey and grew up playing sports my whole life, mainly soccer. I played trumpet for 9 years and I also love listening to…
PLUS3 Introduction: Jack Robertson
Hello! My name is Jack Robertson, and I’m a first-year Mechanical Engineering student at the Swanson School of Engineering. I’m originally from Easton, Pennsylvania, which is located on the border between Pennsylvania and New Jersey. On campus, I’m involved in several organizations, including Engineers Without Borders and Theta Tau. Music has always played a big…
The Big Baller Blog
My name is Jack Pan, and I’m a driven and hardworking student currently majoring in Business Marketing at the University of Pittsburgh. Personally, I take pride in my strong work ethic and communication skills, which I developed through years of working in the restaurant industry. Growing up in a fast-paced environment taught me the importance…
Argentina has my ❤️
My experience in Argentina was better than I could have ever imagined as a freshman. I know study abroad experiences are all unique and amazing in different ways, but nothing could have prepared me for the things I would learn, the relationships I would form, and my takeaways from staying in this beautiful country. I…
We Didn’t Run Out of Museums Yet
Would it really be one of our last days without a trip to the museum? Today, it was super relaxed and easy going. We got to sleep in, had a nice lunch at IES, and hopped on the van to leave around 1:30. Our first museum was Museo de los immigrates. Here, we learned a…
Eva Peron is an Icon
Today was a cultural day for the Plus3 Argentina group! We had a guided walking tour of the neighborhood Recoleta from around 9 AM to noon. It began to drizzle a little, but we did not let that stop us. My friends and I had the pleasure of going on walks around Retiro before, but…
It’s Good for the Heart
Back to business today! Our van ride was super quick, just down the street to have a lecture by Dr. Florencia Ledesma. Dr. Ledesma gave a super in depth lecture on how Obras Sociales works. The focus was to manage unions. Medifie is a private insurance company they have, and ASE is the union. ASE…
Paroissien & Palermo
Rise and shine! Early, ealy bus ride at 8 AM. We took about an hour-long van ride west of Buenos Aires to Hospital Paroissien. I knew we were visiting a public hospital that was in an area of poverty, but if I am being entirely honest, this was way worse than anything I was expecting….
Final Reflections
Going into the trip, I didn’t expect Germany to have that many English speaking people. Almost everybody we met knew English, which made communication much easier. I also really enjoyed getting to see the inside of these auto-parts manufacturing companies. Initially, I had imagined that car companies produced everything in-house, which, in hindsight, isn’t efficient…
D12: Salzburg
Today was our free day, and we could choose to visit anywhere in the vicinity. The group chose Salzburg, Austria, because of “The Sound of Music” and its connection to Mozart. I was a bit concerned in the morning because the forecast predicted intermittent rain (which it did, but it only drizzled, so it was…
D11: Regensburg
Today, we drove to Regensburg. Regensburg is one of Germany’s best-preserved medieval cities. It played a significant role in the Holy Roman Empire and was an important trade and political center. The old town is a UNESCO World Heritage site. Our tour guide was very enthusiastic and eager to share her extensive knowledge with us,…
D10: Final Presentations
Today was the big final presentation day! My team presented, and it was interesting to hear all the other groups present as well. Afterward, we grabbed food at the cafeteria. I learned that the University of Augsburg has a “vegan day” on Wednesdays, where they only supply vegan food. I talked to some students about…
D9: Work Day
Because our final presentations are tomorrow, today was a chill work day. My teammates and I met up at the University of Augsburg in the morning to collaborate on our presentations. After a productive session, we headed to the cafeteria, and I have to say, Uni Augsburg has some really good food. Later, we decided…
Day 14: Travel Home + Final Reflection
As I take a moment to reflect on my trip to Germany, I am filled with amazement, pride, and most importantly gratitude. This experience was unforgettable and I recognize how lucky I am to be given the opportunity to travel. I am also proud of myself for earning this opportunity and for stepping outside of…
Day 9: Audi
I have been waiting for this one. Today we visited our last company, in my opinion saved the best for last. We broke up into two groups and my group started with a self guided tour of the museum they have of all the old cars and the history of Audi as a changing company….
Augsburg Day 14 – Pittsburgh Blues
After magically shoving all of my souvenirs into my suitcase that was overweight to begin with, I was off to the Munich airport. The security’s level of urgency was one I have never witnessed before. A very memorable experience. As our flight was taking off I felt very sad to leave my little Germany life…
Augsburg Day 13 – My Day with Eric
For our free day, the whole group decided to make a trip to Salzburg, Austria. I was very happy we all decided to go as a group and really take in our last day as one. The train ride was very cool to experience as a big group. Eric and I decided to spend the…