As I look back on my two week Plus3 experience in Germany, I am overwhelmed with gratitude. I am grateful for not only the experiences and lessons that I learned, but the friendships I have left with. I can easily say that applying for this program has been one of the best decisions I have…
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Day 15: The Journey Home With a Surprise at the End
They say time flies when you’re having fun, and yeah it sure does. I woke up this morning with a pit in my stomach and not only because I was worried about my bag being immensely overweight, but because I was not ready to leave. I headed down for one last Ibis Hotel breakfast and…
Day 14: Salzburg Has My Heart
Somehow we have made it to our last official day of the program and what better way to spend it than in Salzburg, Austria? We woke up early to make the most out of our day and we caught the 8 AM train, which the German students helped us figure out. The train ride from…
Day 13: We Made it… Presentation Day
I would be lying if I said I was excited for today. Not only because it involves a 30 minute presentation, but it also marks the end of our trip which I am definitely not ready for. We had a later start this morning, so Brooke and I headed down for breakfast around 9:30. My…
Day 12: The Last Site Visit
Today we went to Audi in Ingolstodt and I have been highly anticipating this one as it is my group for the project and we definitely had some final questions that needed to be answered! It was a pleasant start to our morning because we did not need to be ready at the crack of…
Day 11: Business Students in Lab Coats
Today we headed to Aumovio, an automotive tech company that specializes in smaller circuit parts for automobiles. First, we got a presentation that gave insight into the specific parts Aumovio manufacturers and the need for these parts. We got a chance to pass around some of the intricate circuit boards that are produced here. Before…
Day 10: Building Engines and Rebuilding Cities
Our day started early around 6:30 AM and we headed to the MAN Truck and Bus Company campus. We had a long bus ride this morning, over two hours, so most of us got to continue our slumber on the way there. When we arrived, we were given neon construction-looking vests showing we were visitors….
Day 9: Remembrance and Reflection at Dachau
Today we are going to the Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial Site and I know today is going to weigh heavily on my heart. It is quite a switch up from the site visits we have had so far, but I knew today would be very informative. With my Jewish background from my dad’s side of…
Day 8: Making Memories in Munich
Since studying German a bit in high school, Munich has always been a city I’ve wanted to experience. We started around 9am this morning and took the train to Munich Central Station. It quickly reminded me of Penn Station in NYC because of the hustle and bustle before we even went above ground. We all…
Day 7: Appreciating Augsburg
Today was our first day with some downtime and this was definitely needed. We had a slow start to the morning and went down for the hotel breakfast, which by the way I look forward to every morning! Around 11, most of us decided to explore more of Augsburg and go to the Schaezlerpalais, which…
Day 6: My New Favorite View
One of my most anticipated days of the trip, today we visited the Neuschwanstein Castle and I can confidently say it lived up to all the expectations!! I’m not going to lie, the bus ride was rough and I experienced some brutal motion sickness… but I bounced back quickly and was ready to go. We…
Day 5: Robots Are Taking Over…
Kuka day!! After seeing the Kuka robots work in the production line at BMW, I was very excited to see the production of the robots themselves. We took the streetcars all the way to the Kuka Factory/Headquarters. It was a very smooth ride and took us right to our destination. We got checked in, and…
Day 4: It’s Pronounced BMV!!
Today was our first site visit, we woke up at 5:30 AM to head to the BMW Headquarters in Munich. After sleeping through most of the bus ride, we made it to the corporate HQ, FIZ. We got our visitor passes and made our way through the lobby area. The office was very white, modern,…
Day 3: First Day on Campus
Today is our first day at the University of Augsburg! We took the streetcars for the first time and they were super easy to navigate and very clean. The stop took us right to the entrance of the University of Augsburg. The campus itself was nice and reminded me of a typical college in the…
Day 2: A First Glimpse of Augsburg
We landed in Munich early this morning around 7:30 AM local time. When we got off the plane, we had to go through customs and already half of us got separated to go through a different line. We got through super quick and were able to take a few minutes to freshen up and grab…
Day 1: The Journey Begins
It definitely was not my ideal rest before a long day of travel, but I woke up this morning in Tower A feeling ready for the long adventure ahead. Last night, we spent some time together as a group, getting to know each other a little better and it made me even more excited for…
Deutschland, ich komme!
Hi! My name is Lily Abraham, and I am a sophomore here at Pitt majoring in Marketing and Supply Chain Management. On campus, I am a member of the professional business fraternity, Delta Sigma Pi, and I work on the marketing committee for my sorority, Chi Omega. You can also find me working at the…