After a somewhat early wake up, we took a two hour drive to Continental. After a headache with our reservations, we got into the facility for a lecture about automation in car microchip manufacturing. Afterwards we were treated to a tour of the production facility. We had to wear lab coat and foot coverings to…
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Note to self: Next time, pack extra socks… and maybe a kayak.
Day ____ (I forget) ! I ended today with some lovely soggy shoes and sore legs, but no worries I have stories for days. The cloud forest in Monteverde was such a fun and unforgettable experience. From the moment we stepped onto the mist-covered trails, it felt like we had entered another world. Everything was…
Much Ado About Stratford
Today we took the train over to Stratford upon Avon, the birthplace of William Shakespeare. It was so exciting getting to explore somewhere new and the town definitely did not disappoint! The whole place was so picturesque, filled with adorable cottages, beautiful greenery, and fun shops. Our day was made even more memorable thanks to…
Day 4: Educating Vietnam, educating Pitt students
Wow, I can’t believe day 4 is already over. It somehow feels like we’ve been here for only a day but it also feels like we’ve been here for forever. I guess that’s what happens when we’re doing so much and having so much fun!! Today flew by especially because we didn’t start until 9:15…
Going to the Guggenheim
After another great breakfast, we headed to the school of engineering once again. We had a lively presentation on the research happening in the school. The project is a balance machine meant to help stroke victims recover and measure their balance more accurately on a scale. The prototype was made complete in-house. It only took…
Holy Cow, Monteverde!
A new day brings a new location! As we headed up into the mountain, it was truly eye-opening. What stood out to me was all the different communities we passed through and their resilience and diversity. Some areas felt untouched and deeply rooted in Costa Rican traditions, while others reflect the growing influence of tourism…
Nursing Notes Abroad
Today marked our second full day at BCU’s City South Campus, and it was both informative and inspiring. We had the opportunity to talk with some various nurses, a Healthcare Support Worker, and even a chief nurse at one of the local hospitals. It was so great to hear from them and learn more about…
Augsburg Day 2: from fatigue to facination
On Monday we headed to the University of Augsburg and went to a classroom to hear a virtual lecture from Will. He showed us different car prices compared to things like the quality of their display, and speed. He taught us about the important things going on in the automotive industry like the ban of…
Hyundai, Han River & High Vibes
Today was the site visit that I was most looking forward to, Hyundai! My family members have cars from this company, so I was excited to see what the company would talk about and if I would find my car in the production line. Before we got there, we were gifted a lovely breakfast box…
Day 2 in Vietnam!
Xin chao! Toi ten la Manh. We started our second day with a class at UEF learning about development of the Mekong delta, and its importance to food security in Vietnam. Then, we had a little break for some Vietnamese iced coffee. It is very different from American coffee, much stronger. After, we had a…
Day 1: Arriving in Amsterdam
After what seemed to be a very long journey, we have finally arrived in the Netherlands! Despite the long hours of travel (and very little sleep), we had a full day with many fun activities. We started our day by familiarizing ourselves with the city of Amsterdam through a scavenger hunt that had a theme…
Austral Hospital Challenges
Austral hospital is a private hospital that is connected to the university of Austral, and is one of the leading hospitals in the city or even the nation. It is known for its transplants and has a doctor that trained at the university of Pittsburgh! The private side of healthcare in the nation certainly has…
Vietnam Day 1
Today was my very first day in Vietnam and throughout the day I got to try some really amazing food and drinks. To start out my day I had breakfast at the hotel and ate at two different restaurants for lunch and dinner. Somethings I did notice about the cuisine is that the kind of food…
From Healing Hands to Big 3D plans: Day 1 of Bilbao
Kiaxo from Bilbao! I have definitely had a tiring last 48 hours with international travel and time change, but we are finally in Bilbao. Yesterday, we spent the day touring the great city of Madrid, and the phrase “I’ve a feeling we’re not in Kansas anymore” comes to mind (except that instead of Kansas, it’s…
Day 2: Exploring Seoul
Day 2 first started with a delicious breakfast at the hotel and then quickly getting on the bus early on the morning. We were able to visit the Suwon Hwaseong fortress, where we were greeted by amazing views and architecture. Additionally, when we were there, we were given the opportunity to do some archery, which…
From Heritage to High-Tech: Fortresses and Fridges
Today was full of tradition and innovation!We started the day at Hwaseong Fortress and took a tour of the large property. It was amazing to see another historic site with such beautiful structures and architecture. With all the greenery and a scenic pond, it was a perfect sight to enjoy on such a beautiful day….
Day 1: Welcome to Cyprus! Φτασαμε! (We have arrived!)
After starting my journey to Cyprus on May 9th, the long travel days lead me to the wonderful city of Nicosia. The beautiful view from my balcony and the scenic drive to the university were the first moments that started my day on the island. On our visit to the University of Nicosia, I was…
The City at the Center: Exploring Quito, Ecuador
Today was our first full day in the beautiful country of Ecuador! After a packed day of travel— and a quick pit stop in Miami— we started our day at 7 AM in the Hotel San Francisco de Quito. The hotel has a gorgeous lobby and they cook 3 delicious meals a day. For breakfast,…
No AC, no addresses, no problem
I started off today with a delicious breakfast from my Mama Tica! We ate quesadillas, crackers, mangos, bananas then had orange juice and coffee to drink. What surprised me the most about this was the fact I LOVED the orange juice. Normally, at home I refuse to drink it and strongly dislike the taste, however,…
Touchdown in Argentina 🛬🇦🇷
Day 1 was definitely a success and ran very smoothly, offering us a lot of free time in the evening to truly explore the city! Our day started off bright and early as we took a red eye flight which put us at the airport in Buenos Aires around 9:30 this morning. Once we landed,…