During my 10-day stay in Berlin, I got to explore a lot. However, most of the exploration that was done was scheduled within my program. I didn’t get much free alone time to myself. So on the last day of my trip, I decided to take myself on a solo date and do what I…
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Berlin 101
Although I only spent 10 days in Berlin, I made sure to make the most of my time. I explored different neighborhoods, tried different foods, took solo adventures, etc. Although in hindsight I may not be qualified to be a tour guide in Berlin, I can definitely give future travelers some tips and tricks on…
Kissing the Sunset Goodbye: Reflections on Berlin
Every experience worth having leaves you with more than you came for. As my time in Berlin came to a close, I found myself trying to name what I was actually taking home — and it wasn’t a fact or a figure. It was a way of living. I stayed with my cousin while I…
An Alternate Dimension Called Berlin
The best way I can describe Berlin is that it felt like stepping into an alternate dimension. Not a different world entirely — a dimension where everything is almost the same, but small things are just slightly off. The language coming out of everyone’s mouth was completely foreign, and yet people would still walk up…
My Pre-departure to Berlin: A Student’s Perspective
The night before I left, Pittsburgh put on a show. The sunset outside my window was one of those rare ones that stops you mid-thought — all orange and gold bleeding across the skyline. My best friend came over that evening, and kept me company as I did almost all of my packing in the…
Foodie In Germany
My time in Germany was very well spent. I got to go to the zoo to see animals, I saw state-of-the-art microbiology labs, and best of all, I got to try a lot of good food. My favorite traveling activity of all time is trying local and national food. During my free time of parading…
Learning Through Observation in Berlin
My name is Anne Eloi, and I participated in the Bioscience Breakthroughs in Germany program. During my study abroad experience in Berlin, I expected cultural differences to show up mostly in big ways, like language, food, traditions, or historical landmarks. Those things were definitely important, but what surprised me most was how much I learned…
Michelle’s Last Few Days in Berlin
As the Biosciences Breakthroughs program in Berlin comes to an end, I will take a few key lessons and memories with me along the course of my academic and professional career. One of the main things I learned was to network and really try to make connections with everyone you meet as you never know…
Bye Bye Berlin
After spending 10 days in Berlin, I can confidently say that I will miss it. Having been to Europe before, I thought I knew what to expect. However, this trip showed me that there is always more to learn. One of my favorite things about this trip was that we had no itinerary (outside of…
Berliner Bioscience: Sophie misses Germany );
Looking back on my experience in Berlin I have changed so much in such a short amount of time. Berlin exposed me to new experiences, knowledge, and culture that will forever remain in the depths of my heart. I have formed deep connections with my peers who have provided their perspectives to conversations that helped…