After a long but fast two weeks, it was time to go home! Overall, the trip went really well. My favorite part about it was meeting and getting close with everyone. I did not know anyone going anyone going into the trip, and I think the very random and un-suspecting group made a great trip!…
Tag: Summer 2025
Day 11 – Presentations and Farewell Dinner
Today was our last full day together as a full group. We started the day with our final presentations, each group sharing what they had learned from their assigned companies. My group had Hoerbiger, which turned out to be an interesting company to research since their main business operations are being threatened due to the…
Presentations!
On Wednesday, we finally got to sleep in! I ended up walking to the university (for about an hour) so I could take it all in before leaving! I met up with my group at 12pm before the 2pm presentation. It was nice to be able to go over everything before we presented! Overall I…
Day 10 – GROB
Today, we visited GROB, our final company visit on the trip. I had never heard of GROB before the trip and didn’t expect how much I would enjoy learning about this company. Right away, GROB felt different than the other companies we’ve toured. The buildings were sleek and modern, and there was this clear sense…
Final Journal
Going on this journey to Korea, on the Plus3 program was more than an academic experience. It was a journey that transformed me personally and professionally. As a rising sophomore in chemical engineering, I was excited to explore how engineering principles are applied in the global context, especially in a country known for its rich…
Nick’s Final Journal: Plus3 Korea
During my time in South Korea, I got to see a whole new part of the world and experience unique cultures. I got the pleasure of visiting palaces and temples, eating traditional Korean foods, and even hiking among the gorgeous Bukhansan mountains, but more importantly, I developed as an engineer and grew professionally through my…
Korea Final Journal
Hi everyone! Looking back on my experiences and journeys during my time in Korea, I am forever thankful for the things I was able to experience, the people I met, and the lessons I learned. Everything from the sights to the food was phenomenal and a once and a lifetime experience. Going into this trip…
Reflections from Seoul
Over the course of 14 days in Seoul, South Korea, I had the incredible opportunity to immerse myself in a city that stands as a beacon of technological innovation, cultural richness, and forward-thinking infrastructure. As a Business Analytics and Global Management major, this trip allowed me not only to witness Smart Systems in action but…
Day 3: Nuremburg & MAN
The third day we went to Nuremburg, its old downtown area and our first company to visit as well as my designated company, MAN. The bus ride to Nuremburg from Augsburg is around 2.5 hours. I felt a little bit carsick during the ride, but the view from window is really good. We went to…
Concluding Journal
While my Plus3 South Korea experience has come to an end, I couldn’t have been happier to go with such a great group of students and make so many memories. After the long, enduring flight on our way back to the US from Korea, I can say that the jet lag I experienced was miserable,…
Final Journal
As my Plus3 South Korea trip comes to a close, I’ve taken time to reflect not only on the unforgettable experiences from our daily visits and excursions, but also on the professional development insights I’ve gained. From corporate site visits to cultural immersion, this journey has expanded my global perspective and challenged me to think…
Final Journal
Reflecting back on my experience during my time in South Korea on the Plus3 program, I am very grateful to the experiences, education, and relationships gained along the way. From touring some of Seoul’s most cutting-edge companies to living in Korean culture and collaborating with other students from diverse fields of academic study, this trip…
Day 8, 9, 10: Into the Lungs of the Earth
we woke up early to get ready for a long travel day. we got on the bus around 8 to leave to catch our canoes to go to the Waorani people. when we got to the canoes, the professors told us it would be about 6 or 7 hours on these canoes. during our canoe…
The Journey Home
After a full day of wandering through Innsbruck and taking the train back to Augsburg, I found myself facing the inevitable task—packing my suitcase for the journey home. There’s always a bittersweet feeling in that moment, knowing that a good trip is coming to an end. Augsburg has left its mark on me and so…
The End
Wednesday May 28th, 2025 During my time in South Korea, I was able to experience not only stark cultural differences and ways of life but also got to see and understand new concepts that I am now able to apply in both my personal and professional development for the future. Having already noticed clear advancements…
Plus3 Korea – Final Journal
Upon the conclusion of my Plus 3 trip to South Korea, I have reflected on my experiences in Seoul. This trip brought me lifelong experiences through our cultural visits, company visits, and the bonds that I created with my classmates that I will remember forever and helped me gain a more complete perspective on the…
One Wild Ride
5/22 This trip has been one wild ride and I can’t believe it is coming to a close. A part of me is ready for the comforts of my everyday life and to continue with my next great adventures this summer, but a bigger part of me knows this was the trip of a lifetime,…
D14: Reflection
After being home a few days I already miss Germany. The trip was simply amazing and I am going to forever miss the people I met, the places I saw, and the experience as a whole. After traveling to new countries I think it really resonates within you that everyone should leave there home country…
D13: Auf Wiedersehen, Goodbye
Today we left Germany and it was a long day. We had to wake up around 5 AM to catch the bus that would take us to the airport. After a quick breakfast we got on the bus and had a 45 minute ride to the Munich Airport. Once there security and customs did not…