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…
Pitt Stop to Argentina
Hello! My name is Dylan Carr, and I am a student at the University of Pittsburgh majoring in Finance and Accounting. Academically, I am interested in learning how financial systems, accounting practices, and business strategies shape organizations and economies. I am especially interested in understanding how different countries approach business regulations, and how those differences…
Trading Comfort for Adventure
Hi, my name is Ben Squarcia. I’m from Cape Cod, Massachusetts, and I’m a freshman at Pitt majoring in Business Analytics and Finance. This May I am super excited to be traveling to Ecuador and learn all about the chocolate industry and everything else Ecuador has to offer! Outside of school, I have a major…
In Apollo’s Chariot, Here I Come
Good Morning, My name is Maxwell Hrbek, I am a Bioengineering student within the Swanson School of Engineering at the University of Pittsburgh, and a little-known fact about me is that I am going to Greece this May. Originally from Greensburg, PA, I have always been engrossed in the Pittsburgh culture, so I believe the…
Spain, Loading…
Hi! My name is Aditya Mukherjee, and I’m from Cary, North Carolina. In high school, I was drawn to chemistry and physics because they helped explain the underlying mechanisms behind how the world works. That curiosity led me to major in bioengineering, where I could combine those interests in a meaningful way. Since coming to…
Ready for the Journey
Hello! My name is Gabriel Yost, and I am a passionate Pittsburgh native. The three-wiver city has everything, including the University of Pittsburgh, where I am pursuing a degree in electrical engineering . I’m from Bridgeville, Pennsylvania (a southern suburb of Pittsburgh), where I live with my parents and younger brother. For nearly ten years,…
Take Me to South Korea!
Hey! My name is Chris Clineff, and I’m a freshman in SSOE pursuing Mechanical Engineering in the David C. Frederick Honors College. I plan on completing two minors in Electrical and Space Engineering to fulfill my passion in control systems and rocket propulsion design. Before moving to the University of Pittsburgh, I lived in Phoenixville,…
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…
Greece: Where ancient history and modern advancement collide
Hello, my name is Caleb Bower, and I’m from Manheim, Pennsylvania. I enjoy staying active, both mentally and physically. I love running around town and through Schenley Park. When I am not working up a sweat, I also enjoy playing the card game Magic: The Gathering with my friends in the evenings. I’m currently majoring…
Bilbao Bound
Hi, my name is Conner, and I am a first-year student at the University of Pittsburgh, my hometown university. Growing up just 15 minutes north of the city, Pitt has always felt like a natural fit. I am currently working toward declaring an industrial engineering major, with a long-term goal of working in the sports…
From Pittsburgh to the Parthenon!
My name is Siya and I am a first-year engineering student at the University of Pittsburgh. I plan to focus on Bioengineering under the Cellular track and hope to be in the fields of research regarding biomedical applications in neurological or cardiological research. I am fit and enjoy moving my body to maintain a healthy…
Study Abroad: Spain Edition!
Hello! My name is Katie and I am a first year Bioengineering student from Leechburg, Pennsylvania (a small town about 45 minutes from Pittsburgh). I am on the Cellular Engineering track with an intended minor in Chemistry and a certificate in Conceptual Foundations of Medicine. With this, I plan to pursue a career in laboratory…
Postcard from the Aegean
Hi! I’m Remy Ramirez, and I’m from San Antonio, Texas! In the fall, I plan on studying chemical engineering and minoring in bioengineering and chemistry, while also working toward completing a distinction in the Frederick Honors College. Aside from academics, I am involved in the sorority Sigma Delta Tau here on campus and the Catholic…
A Greek Odyssey!
Hi! My name is Kate Henchir, and I am a first-year Chemical Engineering student from Pittsburgh, about 30 minutes from campus. Outside of academics, I am a very creative person and have multiple art-related hobbies such as dance, painting, and music. At Pitt, I am involved in Ballet Club and Ballroom Dance Club, as well…
What the Greek? We’re going to Athens!
Hello, my name is Celine! I’m from Berwyn, PA which is about 40 minutes outside of Philadelphia. I’m pursuing an electrical engineering major and a space minor with the ECE department here at Pitt. In my free time, I like playing guitar, crafting, and cooking with my friends and family! My Plus3 location is in…
Traveling to Greece
Hi, my name is Connor Fojas, and I’m a computer engineering major from Jersey City, New Jersey. The plus 3 destination I am going to is Athens, Greece learning about companies there and how they manage the heavy industrial logistics there. Athens has been on my bucket list of places to visit due to its…
Greece and Thank You!
Hello, my name is Massimo Mastria. I am from Berkeley Heights, NJ. I am an electrical engineering major at the Swanson School of Engineering in Pittsburgh. In high school, I really enjoyed problem-solving through mathematics and science, which led me to choose this path. I appreciate all of the different types of engineering, yet I…
At Peace About Greece
Hi, my name is Mick Kuhl. I am from Spring City, Pennsylvania. My favorite activities are playing soccer and snowboarding. In my free time, I like to be with my friends or talk to my family. I have declared my major as civil engineering, but I am open to switching to environmental. I am interested…
Feta late then never
Hello! My name is Wyatt Catchen and I am from Wexford, Pa. I am a freshman engineering student at the University of Pittsburgh Swanson School of Engineering planning to major in mechanical engineering in the fall. I enjoy a lot of different physical activities like soccer, working out, swimming, and spikeball. Lastly, I enjoy traveling…