After two weeks of being in Germany, there is so much to reflect on. The moment I keep returning to is standing on the mountain behind Neuschwanstein. After days of early mornings, thousands of steps, and constantly being on the move, something shifted when I reached the top. I remember writing that the beauty overwhelmed…

It was time to go homeeeeeee. This was a sad day, but also a day I was looking forward to. I loved Germany more than words can describe. I learned so much about a different culture. From the roots of how it was built, to the people who left an impact, and so much more….

After two weeks of tours and continuous work, mixed in with a little bit of fun, we had a day to ourselves. We were very excited about this day and originally planned to visit Salzburg, Austria. But after thinking for a few days, we realized how tired we were and how much we had been…

It’s time, game day!!! After countless days of touring companies and learning about their view on the current market and future outcome, it was time to present our view on the situation of our company. This was the latest day we had to wake up. Our presentation was at 2pm which gave us plenty of…

Audi made it very loud and clear that they were going all in on electric cars. When touring the BMW factory, they mentioned that they were looking to get into the electric market as they’re adapting it in some of their cars. But they haven’t taken a full stance on getting into luxury electric vehicles…

Visiting Aumovio changed the way I think about everyday products because it showed how much technology and engineering go into components most people never notice. Up until this tour, we saw all of the things you expect upon making a car. From the robots that make the cars, the machines that lift parts, interior, painting….

Today was a very unique visit. It was related to the automotive industry in the sense of producing engines, but the scale at which they can produce engines was astounding. We arrived at the factory around 9 am after driving for two hours. I passed out that morning on the bus ride over. When entering…

Today was the first time we really got a grasp on the effect of Hitler and his Nazi regime. Upon arriving at the camp we were told that this camp was very large in terms of scale. When we walked 15 minutes just to get to the entrance I understood. Our tour guide first started…

Today we visited Munich. I was very excited for this trip because we were able to see another city in Germany, which allowed us to see the difference in culture. It reminded me of America in a sense, how you can go from one city to another, and the entire environment feels different. The trip…

After a long week of thousands of steps and countless site visits, we had a day to ourselves. We started the morning off by heading to the University ourselves. This was the first time we had caught the train by ourselves to the University. This was a very easy experience; it only took 15 minutes….

As a child, you always hear of castles and see them in movies, but to be in one was an entirely different experience. This morning we woke up pretty early and departed for the castle around 6:30 am. After arriving at the castle, the first thing you notice is the castle, but the more obvious…

Today we visited Kuka. Kuka is an automotive company that focuses on robots that can build cars and various other products. They have machines that can range from 25,000 to 1 million dollars. The machines are mostly put together by humans, with some of the process being done by other machines. Kuka produces robotic arms…

Today we toured our first facility.. The drive was about an hour long. After arriving at the BMW facility the first thing that stood out to me was the sheer size of the factory and the museum. As we entered,  I was astounded by the size of the operation. As soon as you enter the…

Monday morning we started our departure at 8am. This was the first time we caught the train in the city. This experience was very surprising to me, the Germans are allowed to walk on the bus without their bus pass being checked. Unlike in America where you have to tap, here they only make you…

As we started to descend for our landing, the first thing I noticed was the vivid green and yellow fields. The color of the fields looks so much more vivid than back home. When we exited the plane, the first thing that caught my attention was the quietness. In my mind, I assumed Germans were…

After spending the night in Tower A with the other students, I woke up around 8 a.m. and got ready to head to the airport. The bus arrived at 9:30 a.m., and we left for the airport for our 12:30 p.m. departure. This was the first time I had really spent time with the other…

Hello! My name is Devin Tabourn, and I am a junior at the University of Pittsburgh studying Finance with a minor in Economics. I am originally from Philadelphia, but I have lived in Atlanta for the past few years. At Pitt, I am involved in the Pitt Real Estate Club and the Panther Equity Club,…