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…
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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…
Berliner Bioscience: Sophie explores Germany!
I have learned so much my first couple days in Germany! I was beyond surprised at how welcoming and accommodating this city was and I felt like I fit right in. The hardest adjustment would be the time zone difference but I started to get the hang of it by Day 3. We had visited…
Berliner Bioscience: Sophie travels to Germany!
Hi there! My name is Sophie Gustinis and I am in the Dietrich School of Arts and Science as a freshman pre-pharmacy major. I chose to participate in the Bioscience Breakthrough program in Berlin for the summer of 2026! I chose this program as a pre-pharmacy major interested in the differences in medicine between countries….
WOW! Diversity Rampant in Berlin
My first wow moment in Berlin was when I went to different cultural hotspots for food and shopping and almost everyone was confidently speaking many different languages. This gives an insight into the school structure/ curriculum of Berlin skill systems where they are constantly being encouraged to learn about other cultures and languages. This taught…
Michelle’s Introduction to Berlin
I chose this experience to learn more about the process of bioscience breakthroughs as well as what bioscience entails historically and in the present world. I also chose this experience because I have never been to Berlin or Germany and Germany is incredibly advanced in the field of bioscience so I thought it would be…
Bella in Berlin
Hi! My name is Bella, and I just finished my freshman year at the University of Pittsburgh. I’m also part of the Frederick Honors College and am pursuing majors in both Neuroscience and Anthropology. Outside of class, I participate in Alzheimer’s research and am involved in Pitt’s MEDLIFE chapter. I can also always be found…
Post-Trip: Potsdam, Cologne, Brussels, Antwerpen, & Luxembourg
As my internship at Vencon Research draws to a close, I find myself reflecting on a journey that went far beyond the work itself. This experience has been a profound blend of professional growth, cultural immersion, and personal discovery—all set against the backdrop of an incredible city and an even more incredible continent. The last…