Author: Jackson Burnett | Majors: Mechanical Engineering and German I was excited to choose this program back in the fall of 2021 because I was originally told that the program would be in Holzkirchen, a small town in the south of Germany, near Munich. I was excited...
Introduction to Studying Abroad During a Pandemic
Author: Alexandria Lim | Majors: Computer Engineering and German I chose this program because I wanted to study abroad during my time at university, and I had learned German starting from 8th grade. (This year would make it my 9th year of studying the language.) It...
Finals Season
Author: Ryan Rau | Majors: Computer Science and German With finals season in full swing here in Germany, life has been busy. In the past month I’ve taken four finals and still have two more. When compared to finals back home, they are more different than I was...
New Year, More Confusion
Author: Ryan Rau | Majors: Computer Science and German The new year got off to a rocky start as COVID cases continued to worsen and I was forced into a lockdown as a positive COVID case was found in my flat. As classes started back up after the holiday break was over,...
Travelling During the Pandemic in Germany: Part III
Author: Hannah Bylak | Majors: Electrical Engineering and German I chose this program so that I could thoroughly experience life in Germany. A few weeks abroad doesn’t have the same exposure as a year-long stay. I also got to try engineering in another language; it is...
Traveling During the Pandemic in Germany: Part II
Author: Hannah Bylak | Majors: Electrical Engineering and German I have been participating in the IEP and I chose this program because I would be able to spend a year in Germany, experience education environments, and the work culture. This program advances my...
Travelling during the Pandemic in Germany: Part I
Author: Hannah Bylak | Majors: Electrical Engineering and German I have been participating in the IEP and I chose this program because I would be able to spend a year in Germany, experience education environments, and the work culture. This program advances my...
The Secret Weapon of Environmental Stewardship: Diversity
Author: Michelle Clark | Majors: Biological Engineering and German Hello! My name is Michelle Clark, a senior in the International Engineering Program. Through this program I am working towards a double major in Biological Engineering and German. My thesis focuses on...
Undergraduate Research: Claire Lakin and Soil Properties Determination
Author: Claire Lakin | Majors: Civil Engineering and German My name is Claire Lakin, and I am a current senior majoring in Civil Engineering and German. Throughout the summer 2021 grant period, I performed research within the civil engineering department under my...
Holiday Season in Germany
Author: Ryan Rau | Majors: Computer Science and German With 2022 already here, it’s crazy to think that I’ve been living in Germany for the past 4 months. It has not felt near as long, and I can confirm that time really does fly when you’re having fun! With winter...