While exploring Seoul for the last two weeks, I got to see cultural sites, visit companies, climb mountains, and try new foods. In the process, I learned a lot and developed as a person, a student, and a future engineering professional. One of the big lessons I learned in Korea is respect. Everyone is respectful…
Author: Nicolas
Hello! I am Nicolas Bove from South Park, Pennsylvania. I am an engineering student at Swanson pursuing a mechanical engineering degree and a certificate in sustainability. I will be graduating in the spring of 2028 and plan on working in the realm of sustainability and energy.
My First Big Moment of Culture Shock in Korea
When I first got off the plane at Incheon Airport, I didn’t quite register that I was in a different country yet. The airport was very clean and was equipped with lots of technology that made the process smooth, but it still felt like an airport. We then got on a bus and went into…
From South Park to Seoul
About Me Hello! I am Nicolas Bove. I am from South Park Pennsylvania, just half an hour south of Pittsburgh. I am a rising sophomore mechanical engineering student and am pursuing a certificate in sustainability. At Pitt, I am involved in several student organizations. I participate in food recoveries with Food Recovery Heroes, play for…