Today was my groups assigned company visit, and we took a quick tram ride to the KUKA factory in Augsburg. I remembered seeing KUKA robots the day before at BMW and being amazed by what they were capable of, so I was excited for the visit. When we arrived we watched a cool video and…
Germany in Review
After seeing my friends abroad this past semester I knew that something was missing from my college experience. While a semester couldn’t fit with my schedule and I could not do Plus3 my freshman year, I am very grateful that Plus3 Germany was available and fit for my schedule. There is something that I believe…
My Moroccan Memories
Choosing one photo to sum up this trip in Morocco was an easy task for me. I was terrified to go on my first study abroad trip, alone, in another country, and in an entirely new continent. I didn’t know anybody on this trip, and I was scared that I would be alone the entire…
The Longest Travel Day Ever
To start out our last day I packed up the rest of my things and got ready for breakfast. I was really hoping they would make the breakfast tamales again for our last meal there because they were so good but unfortunately, they didn’t. The meal they made however was almost just as good (close…
One Last Dance
Day twelve started off with a very odd dream I had. I usually don’t remember my dreams, but I did vividly remember this one. To make it a long story short my alarm never went off so I slept in, and everyone left without me. It even woke me up and I made sure my…
Day 15- Back to Pittsburgh
This experience has completely exceeded my expectations in every way. I came into the program knowing that I would enjoy it, but I didn’t know the impact it would have on me. I have learned so much about German History, automotive companies, and about how to work with those of a different background from me….
Chocolate Making and Pottery Painting
Day eleven was a very chill day because we were still recovering from the travel day prior. We got up for 8 am breakfast which was scrambled eggs and fried yuca. I think no matter how yuca is cooked I don’t really like it. I’ve also noticed on this trip I’m becoming more accustomed to…
Farewell to the Waorani
Day ten was very similar to day eight so I’ll keep this one short. We woke up for breakfast at 6:30 and packed up everything before going downstairs. Breakfast was juice, eggs, and buns with jam. The entire day I tried not to drink too much since the canoe ride would be even longer on…
Day 14- The Hills are Alive with The Sound of Music
Way before the program started I knew that on my free day I wanted to go to Salzburg, Austria. It has been a bucket list travel place of mine for a while now and having the ability to see 2 countries in two weeks was very appealing to me. The Sound of Music is also…
Signing Off
I am saddened to say that this is my final blog post for Plus3 Ecuador. The last three days of our trip were more relaxed after the blur of activities and experiences we had with the Waorani, with whom we were all reluctant to part. On Wednesday morning, we polished our hardened pottery with rocks…
Day 13- Wrapping Up
I started my morning with a walk around Augsburg, taking in all the sites and landscapes I got to call home for the past two weeks. It gave me a lot of time to think and reminisce about my experience abroad. I was surprised with how many things were connected in Germany. Every site or…
Tea time next year??
I was really debating what picture to post that best represents my trip. At first I was thinking of posting a picture of everything I bought, but upon further reflection, that seemed too shallow. Then I was thinking of posting a picture of food I ate because I’m a huge foodie…but then I remembered the…
Bye-bye Buenos Aires
Last day! This is simply a wrap up post to discuss a few of the things I learned while studying abroad in Buenos Aires, Argentina! I’ll begin with my presentation topic of the private system, which you must have insurance in order to utilize. These hospitals tended to be much cleaner and more organized than…
Last Days in Ecuador
After returning from the Waorani community, we still had two more days left at Iyarina before heading home. On Wednesday morning, we woke up, ate breakfast, and got a chance to relax a little after the long travel day back from the Amazon. The break was very much needed. Later in the morning, we headed…
End of and Era
I am so sad to say that this is my final blog. I loved the two weeks I spent in Korea and it has become a favorite memory. I can’t wait to go back one day. We got back to the states last Friday and things are so different here. It’s louder, there are tips…
The Photo That Says It All
If I had to pick one photo that captures my time in Morocco it would be this one: me and my host mom at the farewell party at the CCCL. She is genuinely one of the best parts of this whole trip. She is the kind of person that makes you feel lucky to have…
Dream Destination Come True
It feels unreal that we already finished our stay in Morocco. This is something I had been waiting for for so long, and I could not have asked for a better experience. I feel extremely fortunate to have traveled to a country I have wanted to visit my whole life, and I am grateful for…
Postcards from Morocco: Trailblazers in Rabat
Day 11 in Morocco! We began with a site visit to ANDD (Association for National Digital Development)! This being my site visit, I was excited to get the ball rolling today! The site visit itself was incredible. It was unique, being able to hear directly from the students that ANDD has impacted how they have…
Adios Amigos!
Our trip is coming to an end, so this will cover the last days. On Wednesday, we were able to start painting our pots because they were dry. To paint, we used hair that was tied onto a little stick. I painted some triangles with dots in them. On the inside of the bowl, on…
Ma’a as-salama, Morocco
If you told me a year ago that Africa was my third continent I have visited, I would have thought you were crazy. Even though Morocco had a very coastal, French-Spanish vibe, it offered a very humbling, refreshing, perspective on life outside of the U.S. unlike Europe. It is easy to get caught up in…