Hello everyone! After a hectic flight that involved running between gates so I wouldn’t miss my connecting flight, I finally made it to Berlin. This past week has honestly been incredible and full of experiences I never imagined I would have. From figuring out the U-Bahn and S-Bahn systems to get to the hotel to…
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Bundestag and BioTech in Berlin!
Hi everyone! After a short flight from PIT to JFK, and then a very long flight from JFK to BER, I have finally arrived in my home for the next 8.5 weeks! This first week has flown by while also being packed with many educational and fun activities to introduce us to Berlin. From German…
Parliament and Pierogies: My First Week in Berlin
I can confidently say that this past week was the fastest of my life! My initial nerves surrounding Berlin and entering a new culture have eased and been replaced with excitement for my first day at HEYL Chem.-pharm. Fabrik GmbH & Co. KG. Thanks to Britta, our contact at Intrax who played a key role in…
Berlin in Brief!
Hi everyone! I’m back with an update on my time abroad! This past week, we had German language classes for two hours in the morning every weekday. I can confidently say I know about 15 more words in German than I did going in! Lucky for me, most people speak English as well. That’s another…
Week 1: Berlin Beginnings
Hallo! During my first week in Berlin, I had the opportunity to explore the city and prepare for the start of my international internship with w3.hub, a Web3 innovation hub focused on supporting the growth of blockchain technology and decentralized digital communities. Although my internship officially begins tomorrow, this first week allowed me to adjust…
One Week Down, Many to Go
Hallo! I have officially landed in Berlin and have had an absolute blast of a week so far. This week has mostly been about introducing ourselves to a new environment and getting adjusted to life abroad. I arrived on Tuesday, and one of the first things we learned about was the grocery system in Berlin….
Beginnings at Berlin Adler
Greetings from Germany! I have officially touched down and completed my first full week in-country. Transitioning from the hills of Pittsburgh to the sprawling, historic streets of Berlin has been a whirlwind of sensory shifts—from the efficiency of the U-Bahn to the late-sunset summer evenings. This week at the Berlin Adler, I hit the ground…
Learning Berlin Culture
As I prepared to begin my internship in Berlin, I spent time researching both the company and the industry in which it operates. The organization I am working with is involved in the blockchain and Web3 space, an industry focused on decentralized technology, digital innovation, online communities, and emerging forms of collaboration. Because blockchain technology…
Berlin Summer Takeover
Introduction: Who I Am Welcome to my professional travel blog! My name is Matthew Nochumson, and I am currently a student at the University of Pittsburgh’s College of Business Administration (Pitt Business). As I stand at the threshold of my departure for a summer in Berlin, Germany, I find it essential to reflect on the…
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