Bikes, Bratwurst, and Breakthroughs

As my time in Germany has now come to a close, I sum it up in one word: unforgettable! To give some background, I was originally doing this trip to Munich to fulfill my requirements for international travel. However I now understand that there is a reason that travel is required for us, since it…

Cultural Crossroads in Munich

Having spent a short amount of time in Munich, I feel that I’ve gotten quite an exposure to the local culture. There are definitely some things that are common in both Germany and the United States, but I’ve also felt that Bavaria, (with its state capital Munich), has a certain unique identity that differentiates it…

Built for the Autobahn, Trained in the Classroom

Hello again everyone! My name is Max Rimdzius, and I’m studying in Munich through the Engineering the German Way program. During my study abroad trip, I am attending the University of Munich Applied Sciences. This university is located in the northwestern part of Munich but is still easily accessible by the local trains and trams….

Welcome to Munich!

Hello everyone, my name is Max Rimdzius and I am a Senior Industrial Engineer at the Swanson School of Engineering. In my free time, I enjoy golfing, boating on Lake Erie, and traveling as much as possible! I graduated high school from the Erie, PA area and decided to go to Pitt since the city…

A Virtual Trip Across The Pond…To Germany!

Hi all! My name is Matt Feinberg, a junior Marketing and Supply Chain major from Westfield, New Jersey. Coming from a small town in Northern New Jersey, I found myself always in search of the next best slice of New York-style pizza or a bacon, egg, and cheese on a toasted bagel. New Jersey was…

To The World (Kinda?)

Sometimes I find it difficult to relate what I’ve learned from the classroom to the real world. It seems that many times there is a metaphorical wall blocking those skills learned to transfer outside of classroom. I’ve felt this way about many courses, wondering if they were worth the time and effort spent on them….

How My Life Got Twist Turned Upside Down..

Four days till spring break and that meant four days until I would finally be arriving in Germany, or so I thought. COVID-19 was spreading rapidly across the world. What had started as a pandemic that was believed to never reach our borders, was now the reasoning behind our trip being cancelled. At first it…

From the Classroom to Germany!

Hello, my name is Dayna Sepulveda or shall I say Ich heiße Dayna. I am a Junior, currently pursuing a triple major in Marketing, Supply Chain, and Information Systems with a minor in Studio Arts. My parents both immigrated to America from the Dominican Republic, but I was actually born in New York City and…