I kicked off the day at Marienplatz, which is basically Munich’s answer to a movie set. Clock tower? Check. Dramatic neo-Gothic town hall? Check. Tourists craning their necks to film the Glockenspiel? Triple check. I missed the show, but the clock itself was gorgeous anyway! I then wandered over to Mariensäule, the big golden Mary…
Tag: Germany
When Public Space Isn’t Social Space
I thought I was just laughing with friends on the train, until I realized we were the only ones making a sound. In Germany, I’ve learned that public space isn’t always meant for socializing, and that silence can speak volumes about cultural values. From Ruhezeit to subtle stares, my time here has taught me that sometimes the biggest adjustments aren’t what you eat or where you go, it’s how loud you are when you get there.
Beyond the Books in Bavaria
My program has officially ended, and I’m so grateful for the opportunity to go to Europe and meet new people! I decided to go on this trip mainly because of the requirement for Industrial Engineering students to travel internationally. However, I quickly realized there’s a great reason for that requirement, and it can be a…
Munich Moments
Hello again, my name is Max Rimdzius and I am on the Engineering the German Way trip this May. It has now been around a week since I first arrived in Munich, and I have had a chance to really dive into my experience. Of course, this trip has already challenged me due to the…
Jill says Bye-Bye to Munich!
My trip abroad was something that I know I will never truly forget. The entire time I was in Germany I was in awe at just how much I was able to learn from the world just by being in an unfamiliar country. For the five weeks of my trip, four of them were spent…
Germany in Conclusion
Two weeks after my study abroad in Germany, I have had time to reflect on my experience and consider some of the major takeaways of my time abroad. My international experience consisted of two weeks in Munich, Germany at the University of Applied Sciences where I got hands-on experience in an industrial engineering setting. Our…
Jill’s in Munich check-in!
I’m a little behind the ball on this post, but I think time has been absolutely flying in Munich! My life here so far has been amazing and I can’t wait to see what else I have in store before I go back to the states! Life in Munich has been really interesting. I can’t…
Experiencing München!
Hallo zusammen! I am having a wonderful time in Munich! The city is so richly steeped in history, with something beautiful to see around every corner. Through my program I am taking two classes: a language class and a culture class. Because the language class starts at 8:30a, I wake up every morning at 6:30a….
Community Reflection: A German Way
My study abroad experience in Germany has been incredibly informative culturally, socially, and academically. Munich is aesthetically very similar to Pittsburgh and the United States – I feel comfortable on the campus of the University of Applied Sciences like I do back home at Pitt. The students are all very kind and welcoming, as are…
Jill is off to Munich, Germany!
I’m very excited to be headed to Munich for hopefully the most exciting Maymester of my life! I’m writing this from the airport to maximize my enthusiasm (only the best for my dear blog post readers!) I’m participating in the Pitt in Munich 5-week study abroad experience and I am so excited! I have never…