Hoerbiger was our most boring factory tour/presentation day by a pretty wide margin. They make chips that provide precise timing and cogs for machine parts and cars. It was pretty uninteresting, and the lecture after was very long and spoke almost entirely about the technical side of things (manufacturing, automation, robotics) and the business side…
Tag: Summer 2025
Final Reflection
Now that I’ve been home for a few days, I can already say I miss Germany more than expected. This trip was truly something special, and I know I will carry the memories with me for a long time. From the places we visited to the people I met, the experience exceeded every expectation I…
Day 12: Free Day
Today was our last day in Germany. It is so sad to think that we have to leave tomorrow. Today we were given a free day to do whatever we wanted to do. Our plan got a little messed up. We originally planned to go to Salzburg, Austria. We got on the train to Munich…
Day 11: Final Presentations
Today was our last day to spend as a group. I woke up and headed to the university to meet with my group to finalize our presentation. When it was time for presentations, we went to the room. We were the fourth group to go, so we had to wait a while to present. Listening…
Day 8-Dachau
A Harrowing Glimpse into History: Visiting Dachau with Plus3 Germany 2025 As part of our University of Pittsburgh Plus3 Germany 2025 program, our group visited the Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial Site—a somber but profoundly important experience that left an indelible mark on me. Walking through the camp grounds, it was almost surreal to stand in…
Korea Final Journal
After spending the last two weeks in Seoul and the surrounding cities through the Plus3 Program , I can definitely say that the trip gave me more than just some interesting memories. It gave me the ability to view future career and myself as a developing professional through an entirely new perspective. This experience challenged…
Plants vs. Zombies
Today, the capabilities that I once applied to humankind have been refurbished and polished. At the grand time of 6:30am, the crew and I woke up for a bountiful breakfast. You can tell how rough the day will be by seeing how much food is on your plate. The more, the harder. When the…
Journal Final Post
Going to South Korea has always been a dream of mine. I always wanted to explore the country, learn the culture, and make some friends along the way. With this plus3 trip, I got all that and more. It’s remarkable to think that many of the members on this trip were strangers before. Now I…
I Left a Piece of my Soul in Seoul: My Final Journal
I’ve never had the opportunity to travel far, and with the Plus3 program, I was able to travel across the world. I had the opportunity to become closer to my fellow students, learn about a completely different culture, and gain an inside view into the manufacturing and marketing processes of various companies. Along with the…
TLC was Wrong. Do Go Chasing Waterfalls.
The day is May 16th, 2025, and the mom lore in 30 years has already exceeded expectations. On this day, I started my day by walking out onto the balcony and to my surprise, seeing a family of 6 monkeys jumping around in the trees. This lodge was much less scary in the morning, and…
Channeling My Inner Coyote Peterson
We have finally reached home base for the rest of the trip! We are currently staying at a lodge in Iyarinia, which overlooks the Napo River! Our welcome looked a little like something out of a war movie as we immediately hit the ground running, suitcases gripped until knuckles were white, gravel crumbling under our…
Plus3 Korea Final Journal
Now that my Plus3 trip has come to an end I must now reflect on what I learned both professionally and educationally during the trip so as to increase my understanding of functioning as a successful engineer in the modern landscape, both local and global. By visiting many business and local institutions on the trip…
Day 13 – Back to Pittsburgh
Today was officially the end of our time in Germany. It was a long travel day, starting with a 5 AM wake-up to catch the bus to Munich Airport. We grabbed a quick breakfast and loaded up for the last ride with the group. The airport process went pretty smoothly, and security and customs didn’t…
Day 12 – Free Day in Innsbruck
For our free day, a few of us decided to make the most of it and take a day trip to Austria. At first, we thought we had a solid plan with the correct train tickets and a solid itinerary, but of course, it turned into a bit of an adventure. We thought we had…
Grateful for Every Moment: Final Journal on my Journey in Korea
After spending one week back in the United States, I have had the opportunity to reflect on my time in Korea; new friendships, insights into the professional world, Korean culture, new cuisine, and much more. The privilege I have had to spend these two weeks in Korea have been a blessing and a great expansion…
Day 6-castle Neuschwanstein
This was my favorite day of the trip by far. We got up VERY early, around 6 am, and headed out to Schlosserland, which Joni informed us means land of castles. Stepping out of the bus, the view was stunning, and I immediately started taking pictures. The area we pulled into was in front of…
Plus3 Korea Journal
With my Plus3 Korea trip officially concluded, I took some time to reflect on this experience. This trip allowed me to grow professionally, immerse myself in a completely different culture, and build connections that I hope will last beyond my college years. I am incredibly grateful for the opportunity to step out of my comfort…
Thank You Seoul! (Final Journal)
Introduction Collaboration, perseverance, and intelligence. In the past 70 years, Korea has evolved from a country relying on foreign investment to creating one of the largest economies in the world. It was thanks to these traits of the Korean people that they were able to kickstart the miracle on the Han River, and even today,…
Day 4: Continental+Regensburg
Day 4 saw us traveling to Regensburg, which is home to a Continental Technologies, or Conti-Tech, plant. As is tradition, there was no photography permitted while on the tour, but i did snag some pictures of the outside and the sunglasses and gummies they gave us. the tour was cool but not terribly interesting. This…
South Korea Final Journal
During my time in South Korea on the plus3 program I had many new cultural, professional and academic experiences that I will carry with me for the rest of my life. I tried new foods, visited historical and cultural sites, and explored how companies in Korea operate. I had the opportunity to experience some of…