On our final day of the program, we had the chance to do whatever we wanted. We could go to another country or another city in Germany with the approval of our mentors, and we could do laundry or go to the zoo, or pack. My friends and I initially were dead set on Zurich….
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Day 11 – Presentations
On this fine Wednesday, it was the day of our final presentations. My group worked hard to split up the tasks given on the syllabus and present our findings about Audi. I loved that I got the company Audi because the site visit was especially interesting and the brand itself is innovative and has a…
Day 10 Final Site Visit Grob
In the business development of Grob, they focus on growth strategies through the Ansoff matrix. Market development, diversification, market penetration, and product development all play roles in new products and existing, as well as in new and existing markets. This theory allowed Grob to enter the aerospace industry which is important for now and ever-changing…
Hoerbiger + Oberammergau Day 9
Today we started the day at Hoerbiger which is a manufacturing company for technical parts including automobiles but also so much more than that, like pacemakers for hearts and medical equipment. I thought this was surprising because I thought all of the companies we were going to were strictly automotive, but turns out the guy…
Dachau Day
Today we went to Dachau, Germany, known for the concentration camp that occurred during WWII. We got the Dachau at about 10 for our guided tour which was great and he told us about the history of Germany and then got further into details throughout the tour. I learned so much. To start, we went…
Day 7, Munich + More
Today we went to Munich! I was excited for today because, in comparison to Augsburg, Munich was huge and busy, and there was shopping and excitement, that’s more of a city speed I am used to. We took the train today, so rough start because I love our tour bus and I love sleeping on…
Day 6 – Carriage Ride to Castle
Today we had another early morning of course but I was excited because we got to go to a castle! We took our bus ride about an hour or two and arrived at Neuschwanstein Castle. I had no idea any information regarding this place other than the brief class lecture about it so I was…
Day 5 Audi in Augsburg
Today was my favorite day yet, we visited the Audi factory. Audi is my final presentation’s project company and so my group really got to hone in today. It was the most organized and sophisticated experience I would say we have yet to have and in comparison to the other companies. When we visited Continental…
Somehow Still Jet Lagged – Day 4 Augsburg
We’ve seriously lucked out with the weather; every day has been clear and warm, which makes a huge difference when we’re constantly on the move. Today started early again; we were up and out by 7:30 for a two-hour ride to Continental. The bus rides are long, but at this point, they’re starting to feel…
Augsburg Day 3: Nuremberg + MAN Factory Tour
Today was another day of great weather, which honestly makes everything feel a little more manageable. Being in a new place is already kind of overwhelming, but when the sun is out and it’s not freezing or pouring rain, it helps a lot. We were up and out early, 7:40 AM, for a site visit…
From Fatigue to Fascination | Day 2 in Germany
Today felt like the first real day here – structured, social, and filled with those moments that remind you why traveling for a program like this is so special. We were up and out by 8:30 AM, which felt early but manageable. The day began at the University of Augsburg, where we finally got to…
Wheels Down, Vibes Up – Augsburg Day 1
After a long journey across time zones, we finally touched down in Augsburg, and I don’t think the word exhausted even begins to cover it. Between the jet lag, being a little under the weather, and knowing we have early mornings ahead of us every day, it’s definitely going to take some adjusting. What made…
Einführung
Hi! My name is Angelina Papagni, and I am a junior at the University of Pittsburgh studying finance with a certificate in leadership and ethics. I am from Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, which is about 5 hours east of Pitt. At Pitt, I am involved in Delta Sigma Pi, Delta Zeta, SRI, and I work part-time as…