Hey, my name is Peter Holt. I am from Forest Hills, PA (about 20 min from Pitt). I am studying Electrical Engineering and potentially going for a math minor as well. I have always loved working with computers and have always been fascinated by electronics and circuits, so electrical engineering seemed like the logical choice….
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To The Netherlands & Beyond
Hello, my name is Luke Vinansky. I am a freshman at the University of Pittsburgh studying Materials Science and Engineering. Outside of academics, I am an active member of the Triangle chapter at Pitt, where I serve as social chair. I am originally from Mayfield, PA, a small town located about 15 minutes from Scranton….
A Journey Through the Netherlands
Hi! My name is Amanda Negrón and I am from San Juan, Puerto Rico. I am majoring in industrial engineering and plan to minor in business. I chose the Plus 3 Program because I am eager to explore a new country and immerse myself in their culture, traditions, cuisine, language, and innovations. I was drawn…
Getting Amped up for Amsterdam
Hallo! My name is Noah, and I’m a rising sophomore in the Swanson School of Engineering’s Electrical Engineering program at the University of Pittsburgh. Growing up just ten minutes north of Oakland, I always had a feeling I would end up at Pitt. My long-term goal is to build a career as an electrical engineer…
Stroop there it is, The Netherlands
Hi! My name is Max Henceroth, I’m from Annapolis, Maryland, and I’m a first year, at the Swanson School of Engineering. I plan to pursue a major in Mechanical Engineering with a minor in Electrical Engineering. In the future, I hope to enter either the aerospace or automotive industry. In my free time, I enjoy…
Almost to Amsterdam…
An Introduction: I’m Stephanie Anderson, a structural engineering student at the University of Pittsburgh. Growing up in San Francisco, California, I am no stranger to towering skyscrapers and long bridges. I love breaking down the fundamentals of these structures and not only how they are built from the ground up but the math and planning…
Intro for Netherlands!
Hi, my name is Max Jarrar. I am a first-year engineering student from Upper Dublin, Pennsylvania. Currently, I am pursuing mechanical engineering with a minor in electrical engineering. Outside of school I enjoy playing sports, cooking and being outside in nature. I am very passionate about sustainability, so I am excited for this experience in…
First of Many
I’m from Owings Mills, Maryland, and I’ve always been someone who learns best by exploring how things work and trying to understand the systems behind them. Outside of school, I spend a lot of time on hobbies that keep me active and curious, like guitar, archery, and skiing. I’m majoring in Materials Science and Engineering…
Next stop: Netherlands
Hi, my name is Sophia! I am currently a first-year engineering student at the University of Pittsburgh Swanson School of Engineering. I intend to major in Industrial Engineering and complete a certificate in Data Analytics. During my studies, I also plan to participate in Co-Op to expand my knowledge of the various applications of Industrial…
Day 2: Crazy Chocolates and Canal Cruises
I was still feeling the jet lag when I woke up. It took around half an hour and maybe seven alarms to get me out of bed, but the sleepy struggle was well worth it at the end of the day. After our first hotel breakfast of the trip, we went straight to the city…
Day 2: Let’s Canal-ize Amsterdam’s History
It’s officially day 2 in the Netherlands! We overcame jet lag and had so much fun today! We definitely rested up and started our day by taking the metro to the heart of the city to meet up with our tour guides, who would show us Amsterdam and its history, followed by a chocolate tasting….
Netherlands Day 1: Exploring Amsterdam
After a long and loud flight from Boston, we finally arrived in Amsterdam around just before 6 AM. I had struggled to get any rest, so I was really feeling the jet lag throughout the day, but I was incredibly excited to accustom myself to the new environment. Once we arrived, our on-ground helper, Bryan,…
From the Burgh to the Dam
Hey! My name is John McConnell and I am from Columbia, South Carolina. I’m a first-year computer engineering student in the Swanson School of Engineering (SSOE) at the University of Pittsburgh. I am also in the Frederick Honors College, and I am pursuing an honors undergraduate degree. At Pitt, I am involved in both the…
These Klompen were made for walking.
Hello! My name is Matthew Thiel, and I am a freshman in the David C. Frederick Honors College at Pitt double majoring in Political Science and Economics. I hope to pursue becoming a lawyer after I graduate, but we will see where life takes me. At Pitt, I am heavily involved with both Rugby and…
From the Steel City to Stroopwafels
About Me Hello! My name is Brandon Mason, and I’ve just finished my first year at the University of Pittsburgh’s Swanson School of Engineering. I have lived near Pittsburgh for my entire life, just around half an hour away in Bethel Park, PA. Along with a major in electrical engineering, I am pursuing a minor…
Off to the Netherlands!- Zoe Bergschneider
Hey y’all! My name is Zoe Bergschneider, a first-year student from North Carolina! I am studying Economics, Politics & Philosophy in the Honors College, on the Pre-Law track. I am a researcher with the Pittsburgh Policy Initiative and a co-chair on the Honors College Student Council for Admissions and Alumni Relations. I am also a…
Amster-DAM I got lost.
This morning we had a wonderful talk with Karel Bockstael about sustainability in the airline industry. Karel was the former VP of sustainability at KLM airlines and has been in the industry for over 30 years. He brought up the importance of finding alternative energy sources for airplanes in order to preserve our planet. One…