Hey! My name is Chris Clineff, and I’m a freshman in SSOE pursuing Mechanical Engineering in the David C. Frederick Honors College. I plan on completing two minors in Electrical and Space Engineering to fulfill my passion in control systems and rocket propulsion design. Before moving to the University of Pittsburgh, I lived in Phoenixville,…
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Off to South Korea!
Hello! My name is Michael Garin, I am a freshman mechanical engineering student in the David C. Frederick Honors College. Before making the amazing choice of going to the University of Pittsburgh I lived 45 minutes south in Washington, PA. I have had a great time at Pitt so far, I joined my professional engineering…
Seoulful Beginnings
Hello everyone! My name is Anshi Patel, and I am currently a freshman studying bioengineering. I am from Shrewsbury, PA, and I’ve always had a strong interest in exploring new cultures and stepping outside of my comfort zone. On campus, I am involved in BMES, Theta Tau, and Project Rishi, which have helped me grow…
Excited for our Korean Adventure
Hi! My name is Victor Ezaru and I’m a first-year student at Pitt in the School of Computing and Information (SCI), planning to study computer science. I am a native to the Pittsburgh area, born and raised in the suburb of Monroeville, where I’ve lived my whole life. Ever since I was young, I was…
Getting Ready for Plus3 Korea
Hello, my name is William Cramer, and I am a first year Electrical Engineering student at the University of Pittsburgh’s Swanson School of Engineering and Group D’s leader. I’m from the suburbs of Pittsburgh in Allison Park, Pennsylvania, about 30 minutes from Pittsburgh. In high school, I was involved in varsity swimming and diving, Boy…
Annyeonghaseyo Korea!
Hi, my name is Felix Diaz-Tafel and I am a rising sophomore at the University of Pittsburgh studying electrical engineering. I was born and raised in Pittsburgh just fifteen minutes away from Pitts main campus and was always amazed by the strength of a school so close to home. When being accepted I was excited…
Plus 3 South Korea, Plus Me!
Hi, I’m Jacob Franks, a first-year engineering student with Pitt’s Swanson School of Engineering. A lifelong resident of suburban western Pennsylvania, I’m eager to explore the world and experience life outside of my small town, be it in the Steel City or across the world in South Korea! With roots in a small school, I’ve…
Getting Ready for Korea
Hello everyone! I’m Emma Brister, and I’m from York County, Pennsylvania. I’m a first-year industrial engineering student at the Swanson School of Engineering at the University of Pittsburgh. I’m super excited and honored to be a part of Plus3 Korea this year as a group leader for Group C! At Pitt, I haven’t been quite…
Seoul Searching with Plus3
Hi, I’m Manav Trivedy, and I’m currently a freshman majoring in Computer Science. I am from North Wales, PA, which is just an hour out of Philly. I am currently in Pitt Sailbot club where I’m learning how the codebase works for controlling the boat. My main interests as it relates to my major are…
Watch Out Korea, Here I Come!
Hello, all! My name is Madeleine Watson and I am exciting to be participating in Plus 3 Korea this year! I am a first year student in the Swanson School of Engineering, and I plan to major in Electrical Engineering. I grew up not too far from Pittsburgh, in Harrison City, PA (about 40 minutes)….
Heading to South Korea!
My name is Emily Yelcick and I am from Downingtown Pennsylvania. I am a first year engineering student at the University of Pittsburgh. I plan to major in electrical engineering with a focus on hardware or embedded systems. I also plan to get my certificate in Cybersecurity in Emerging Engineering Systems. One of my hobbies,…
Headed to Korea
Hello everyone! My name is Varnujah, and I am a first-year bioengineering student at the University of Pittsburgh, originally from Pittsburgh. I’m really excited to be part of the Plus3 South Korea program and am looking forward to the academic, personal, and professional growth this experience will bring. At Pitt, I’m actively involved in clubs…
Getting Ready to Go
Hi! My name is Kali Jacobs, and I am a freshman here at Pitt double majoring in CS and digital narrative and interactive design or DNID. I am from Lancaster PA, but have lived all over the USA, so traveling around is not new for me. At Pitt I am part of WiCs (women in…
하나 : Introduction
Hey everyone! My name is Noah Kim, and I am a first year engineering student at Pitt from Plymouth Meeting, PA. I will enter the Electrical and Computer Engineering program in the fall, and am very excited to learn about smart systems on my trip to South Korea. Currently at Pitt, I am involved in…
Starting the Plus3 Korea Journey
Hello everyone! My name is Benjamin See, and I am a first-year computer engineering student in the Swanson School of Engineering about to begin a physics minor. I come from Rockville MD, and I am excited to explore everything Pitt has to offer. I am a member of the Pitt Archery club and spend time…
Plus3 South Korea 00: Me Before Seoul
Hello! I am John Malone, a rising sophomore and the leader of Group B on Plus3: South Korea. I am part of the Frederick Honors College and the Swanson School of Engineering at the University of Pittsburgh. I was born and raised in Pittsburgh, and I am so grateful to continue living and learning here….
Intro to Me for Plus3 Korea
Hello, my name is Christopher Taylor, and I am a first-year engineering student at the University of Pittsburgh. I will enter the Mechanical Engineering program next fall. So far at Pitt, I have gotten involved with the ASME and FSAE engineering clubs, as well as the chess club. I am from Plum, Pennsylvania, which is…
Intro Before South Korea
Hello everyone, my name is Dominic Zeto and I am a freshman Mechanical Engineering student in the David C. Frederick Honors College. I lived in Erie, PA before moving to the University of Pittsburgh but have extended family in Pittsburgh and St. John’s, Newfoundland, so I’ve been travelling since birth. Quite literally I was on…
South Korea 00: So it begins
Hey! My name is Rohit Velankar, I’m a freshman in SSOE pursuing MSE with a minor in Architecture-Design. I’m from Pittsburgh, born and raised. I can get excited about almost anything, but my main interests right now are soft robotics, innovative manufacturing, and the intersection between materials and the built environment. All of these factors…
Seoul Searching Plus 3
Hello, my name is Nickolas Veleke, and I am a part of the South Korea Plus 3 Program. I am a freshman engineer in the Swanson School of Engineering. I have declared my major as electrical engineering and am very interested in learning about smart systems in Korea. At Pitt, I am a part of…