Today was a day filled with factory tours and lectures. We left early this morning at 8:00 am. I had my usual breakfast which consisted of orange juice, eggs, and some sort of sausage. Our first destination was Grob which took us roughly 45 minutes to get there. The first thing that I noticed when…
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Day 3: Hoerbiger Visit & Alps
Starting off the day with a company visit to Hoerbiger where we were given two production tours of the factories: one for Piazo Chip and the other for automobile parts. We met two production managers and they taught us more about the company as well as how its products and services serve clients. Founded in…
Day 3: Oberammergau and Hoerbiger Visit
Today was a jam packed day that started early with a visit to Hoerbiger. It was about an hour drive to the facility where we were able to see how different products on their supply chain are made. It was interesting to tour the facility and see what they have to offer. The first supply…
Day 2: University of Augsburg
Today was a jam-packed day. We started off at the University of Augsburg where we met up with the German exchange students and created a presentation on our automobile company. I had the opportunity to introduce myself to the German students and learn more about their education and culture. Since some of them will be…
Introduction – Katie Voigt
About me Hi! My name is Katie Voigt and I am a current sophomore pursuing a double degree in Finance and Marketing with a certificate in International Business. I will be traveling to Augsburg, Germany this summer through the Plus 3 program. I’m originally from Pittsburgh, PA! At Pitt, I am also involved in Alpha…
Day 3- Hoerbiger
Today in Germany was our first company visit visiting Hoerbiger. It was an incredible experience, and I learned a lot! We visited two separate factories which made vastly different products. The one factory made valves for things like ventilators and gas flow and motion control machines. The tour was very interesting as well saw the…