Looking back on the entire trip, I find myself returning to moments throughout our time in Germany. We were able to participate in so many great experiences. I was most impacted by our time at Dachau, Audi headquarters, and Werfen, Austria. I find it funny that these moments are the most memorable since they are…
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Day 10: Innovation and Adaptation
Our trip to Aumovio and Regansburg had great themes of high technology alongside modern history. Aumovio was my team’s industry for the final presentation, so I was excited to see the factory! Before the visit, I was imagining a futuristic headquarters with a busy atmosphere as that is what the AUMOVIO brand gives off on…
Day 4: My Company Day!
Pulling up to the BMW facility, I was the most excited I have been the whole trip so far. This was the company that me and my fellow groupmates were assigned to, so I had to pay extra attention today. We started by hearing a presentation from a guest speaker at BMW and she provided…
Day 3: University of Augsburg
Finally, a full night of sleep after a hectic last 48 hours, I woke up with a jolt of energy. We took a street car at 7 AM to the University and this was my first time taking it. It is a very effective and clean way of transportation, and is one of the defining…
Day 2: Arrival in Augsburg
I slept basically the whole bus ride to Augsburg which was about an hour ride because I knew it would be the only sleep I would get that day. The students that did this program before said you need to thug out on the first day, so you can get up to speed on the…
Day 1: Planes, Layovers, and New Beginnings
From the buildup all the way to the 15 hour travel day to Munich from Pittsburgh, this trip already felt different than trips I have taken in the past. For those who do not know, I traveled to Tanzania in Africa with my family in the summer of 2019, and if you think 15 hours…
Day 4: Alles Gute zum Geburtstag! Birthday in Germany.
This Tuesday was my birthday! Before departing for Germany I was so bummed that I wasn’t going to get to spend my birthday with my friends from home but, after the trip got into motion, I was so happy I got to spend this big day in Germany. I got to see BMW headquarters and…
Day 3: Catch me on the Gucci Hill
This morning, we officially got to meet the students from the University of Augsburg! We arrived on campus by streetcar and walked through to the business building. The university was a lot different than I expected. From the pictures we saw before departure, it seemed very spread out and located in the countryside. However, it…
The Buildup to Augsburg!!
Hi, my name is Lucas Garofoli, and I am currently a junior double majoring in accounting and finance here at Pitt. I enjoy problem solving and am very detail-oriented which is a big reason why I got into this field. originally from Mount Lebanon, PA, which is about 25 minutes away. In my free time,…
Next Stop: Germany
Hi everyone! My name is Lauren Soto. I am a student at the University of Pittsburgh School of Business pursuing a double major in Business Analytics and Business Information Systems. During my time at Pitt, I have also focused on the Spanish language and culture, which I plan to continue after graduation. I have always…
Introduction: Taylor Onsted
Hi everyone! My name is Taylor Onsted, and I am currently a sophomore at the University of Pittsburgh. I am majoring in Supply Chain Management and Business Information Systems with a Business AI certificate. I live in Dexter, Michigan, which is less than 15 minutes from the University of Michigan. Outside of academics, I work…
Day 12: Slowing Down and Saying Goodbye
After a packed two weeks, today was all about slowing down. A lot of people took the chance to travel to Austria, and while I almost went too, I decided to just stay in Augsburg and chill — especially since I’ll still be in Europe for another week and a half. I slept in, grabbed…
Day 11: Wrapping It Up Right
Today was the finish line — no early wakeup call, no factory visit — just a chance to put everything we’ve learned into a final presentation. I headed down to the hotel lobby early for breakfast and used the time to polish up my slides before we walked over to the university. Once we met…
Day 10: Grob Doesn’t Miss
Going into today, I didn’t have many expectations — but Grob ended up being one of the most fascinating company visits of the trip. From the start, it was clear they’re operating on a different level. As a private company, they’re not tied down by shareholder pressure, and it shows. They have the freedom to…
Day 9: A View I’ll Never Forget
With just a few days left on the trip, today was one of those bittersweet moments where you realize how fast everything is going. We started the day with a visit to Hoerbiger, and it definitely stood out compared to the other companies we’ve seen so far. The presentations were on the longer side, but…
Day 8: Dachau
Today was unlike any other day on this trip. We visited Dachau, one of the first concentration camps established by the Nazis, and from the start, I knew it was going to be a heavy experience. I was nervous going in. I had a general idea of what we’d be seeing, but I didn’t know…
Day 7: A Taste of the Big City
Today felt different right from the start. We headed to Munich, and the moment we got there, it was clear that this was a whole new vibe from the smaller towns we’d seen so far. It was a perfect Saturday — sunny, warm, and absolutely packed. For the first time on the trip, I felt…
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…
D8: Progress Through Technology
Today was the Audi site visit. We started with a tour of the Audi manufacturing plant, and it was mind-blowing to see the precision and technology that goes into making each car. The plant we visited focused specifically on creating the A3, Q2, A4, A5, and Q6 models. They produce around 2,000 cars daily, using…
D7: Dachau
We visited Dachau, the first concentration camp established by the Nazis in 1933. Rather than being an extermination camp, where the main goal was to kill as many people as possible, it was more so designed to house political prisoners. These prisoners ranged from Catholic priests (because they started to realize what the Nazis were…