Hey, my name is Peter Holt. I am from Forest Hills, PA (about 20 min from Pitt). I am studying Electrical Engineering and potentially going for a math minor as well. I have always loved working with computers and have always been fascinated by electronics and circuits, so electrical engineering seemed like the logical choice….
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Seeking more Stroopwafles: Setting off for the Netherlands!
Hallo! My name is Catherine Shea, and I am a rising sophomore mechanical engineering student. I chose to pursue engineering because of my passion for robotics and design work that I developed while on my high school robotics team for four years. Since beginning college, I have become very invested in extracurriculars. I am executive…
I Hope this Trip Nether-Ends!
Hello, my name is Colby Kostelac. I am from Mechanicsburg, PA and I’m majoring in Mechanical Engineering and also looking to earn the Sustainability Certificate. I was drawn to Mechanical Engineering because of its broad reach into other disciplines allowing me flexibility in my future career path. After my time at Pitt, I hope to…
To The Netherlands & Beyond
Hello, my name is Luke Vinansky. I am a freshman at the University of Pittsburgh studying Materials Science and Engineering. Outside of academics, I am an active member of the Triangle chapter at Pitt, where I serve as social chair. I am originally from Mayfield, PA, a small town located about 15 minutes from Scranton….
A Journey Through the Netherlands
Hi! My name is Amanda Negrón and I am from San Juan, Puerto Rico. I am majoring in industrial engineering and plan to minor in business. I chose the Plus 3 Program because I am eager to explore a new country and immerse myself in their culture, traditions, cuisine, language, and innovations. I was drawn…
Stroop there it is, The Netherlands
Hi! My name is Max Henceroth, I’m from Annapolis, Maryland, and I’m a first year, at the Swanson School of Engineering. I plan to pursue a major in Mechanical Engineering with a minor in Electrical Engineering. In the future, I hope to enter either the aerospace or automotive industry. In my free time, I enjoy…
Never Bored in The Netherlands!
Hello, my name is Cassandra Wheeles, and I’m from Lansdale, PA, a town near Philadelphia. I am majoring in Mechanical Engineering and planning to get a certificate in sustainability. At the University of Pittsburgh, I am a part of the Irish Step Dancing club and the Pitt Society of Women Engineers. Some of my favorite…
Netherlands: A Hop, Skip, and a Jump Away
Hello! I’m Winaida Flaherty, a freshman engineering major at the University of Pittsburgh. I grew up around Gettysburg, Pennsylvania and developed a love for travel from travelling with my family. I’m looking to study Civil Engineering, with a concentration in either transportation or structural engineering, and I’m working to obtain a sustainability certificate. At Pitt,…
The Netherlands, Up Close
Hello, my name is Clementine Asmuth-Day and I am from Central PA. I am majoring in mechanical engineering, and planning on getting a nuclear certificate as well. From a young age, I have been passionate about sustainability and sustainable forms of energy, and I hope to make a difference in those areas. I plan on…
Next Stop: The Netherlands
Hello, I’m Dylan Troup and I’m a first-year environmental engineering student here at the University of Pittsburgh, and I’m originally from Morristown, New Jersey! I’m studying environmental engineering and plan to pursue a sustainability certificate. Here at Pitt, I’m part of the Frederick Honors College and a member of Epsilon Eta Delta, an environmental honors…
Hallo and time to Van Gogh to the Netherlands!
Hi, I’m Ignacio (Nacho), originally from San Juan, Puerto Rico! I am a mechanical engineering undergraduate here at the University of Pittsburgh. I chose to study mechanical engineering because I like the intersectionality it has between all the engineering disciplines. I especially like physics, calculus, and 3D modeling. I hope to eventually work in sustainable…
Adventure Awaits in the Netherlands!
Hello, My name is Maddox Cohen and I am a first year engineering student from West Chester PA! I am majoring in Bioengineering and looking to earn a certificate in Sustainability. I chose engineering because I am passionate about finding sustainable solutions that address both human needs and environmental challenges. Bioengineering stood out to me…
Almost to Amsterdam…
An Introduction: I’m Stephanie Anderson, a structural engineering student at the University of Pittsburgh. Growing up in San Francisco, California, I am no stranger to towering skyscrapers and long bridges. I love breaking down the fundamentals of these structures and not only how they are built from the ground up but the math and planning…
Off to the Netherlands!
Hello! My name is Drew Poling, and I am freshman at the University of Pittsburgh, originally from Columbus, Ohio. I am studying civil engineering in the Swanson School of Engineering, and I hope to pursue an Engineering for Humanity certificate and possibly a minor in architecture. Outside of my academic pursuits at the university, I…
Intro for Netherlands!
Hi, my name is Max Jarrar. I am a first-year engineering student from Upper Dublin, Pennsylvania. Currently, I am pursuing mechanical engineering with a minor in electrical engineering. Outside of school I enjoy playing sports, cooking and being outside in nature. I am very passionate about sustainability, so I am excited for this experience in…
All Roads Lead To Netherlands
Hello, my name is Juan Pablo Colmenares Bittar. I am a first-year Natural Gas, Renewables, and Oil Engineering student at the University of Pittsburgh. Originally, I am from Downingtown, PA, about 45 minutes away from Philadelphia, and I chose Pitt because of the excellent opportunity it provides. I’m very excited to pursue a career in…
Plus3 & Me: to the Netherlands!
Hi! I am Madelyn Palmer, a native of the Pittsburgh suburbs and a first-year Swanson School of Engineering student. I intend to major in chemical engineering, minor in chemistry, and complete the Certificate of Sustainability. At Pitt, I am in the Frederick Honors College, the Engineers for a Sustainable World club, and the Resident Student…
Preparing for the Netherlands
Hi, my name is Hayleigh Klan, and I am a first-year Civil Engineering student going on the Netherlands trip! I love to crochet, draw, and paint, but I am also learning how to knit and play the electric guitar. I am currently in the symphonic band here at Pitt and I previously did the marching…
First of Many
I’m from Owings Mills, Maryland, and I’ve always been someone who learns best by exploring how things work and trying to understand the systems behind them. Outside of school, I spend a lot of time on hobbies that keep me active and curious, like guitar, archery, and skiing. I’m majoring in Materials Science and Engineering…
Excited for The Netherlands!
Hi! I’m Aleks Fiedler, a Pittsburgh native and a First-Year student in the Swanson School of Engineering studying Chemical Engineering. I also will be working towards a minor in Materials Science Engineering and the sustainability certificate during my time at Pitt. While at Pitt so far, I’ve joined the Engineers without borders chapter, Pitt AIChE,…