May 9, 2016 Day 3:

Today, we went to Augsburg University to meet with our company group.  I really like the German students in our group; Sophie, Lucie and Thomas.  We presented PPG's history, goals, and innovations to Dr. Feick, Hillary, and Sonja, a fantastic staff member at the University who planned everything for us.  I am very excited to be included in PPG's group, for I want to work there one day.  when Dr. Feick asked a question, I sort of already knew how to answer since I have previously researched the company out of interest. 

After the presentations, we had lunch at their food court, which is so much nicer than market.  I was intimidated by what all the words were, but the German students were very understanding and helped a lot.  I ended up getting chicken in some sort of sauce and potatoes.  The chicken was so juicy and tender, it was so good and one of the best meals I've had.

After lunch, we got a tour of the university.  I think it is such a beautiful place and wonderful environment to work in.  It's a little small for my liking, but it's my ideal setting.  I really like the different waterways and bridges there.  Also, the architecture is more modern, which is refreshing from the brutalist style at Pitt.  10/10 would totally study there.

We then split into groups to do a scavenger hunt in the city.  I was on a team with Wesley, Mark, and Pat, and our leader's name was Franz.  Franz is an industrial engineering student, which is really cool since 3 of us are engineering students.  He is such a nice guy, and he made sure to include all of us in conversation.  We stopped at a lot of the same places we did yesterday, including the gold room again.  Today, we actually went to the top of the tower, which was a struggle for my tendinitis in my knees, but it was honestly worth it. The view was fantastic, for you could see so much from there.  we left and went to the St. Ulrich Cathedral, which was very beautiful. The churches here are such works of art and it is breathtaking.  I am a sucker for stained glass windows; they're my favorite art next to music.

We ended at the Bier Garden, which was probably my favorite part of the day.  The atmosphere is so wonderful, and just sitting outdoors with friends is one of my favorite things to do.  It was such a tender time.  We had to say goodbye to Franz, but he friend requested us on facebook since he is coming to Pittsburgh for a semester, which I think is very cool!

We went to an Italian restaurant called Dragone, and I ordered the equivalent of a Classic Maggie from Fuel and Fuddle.  It made me feel like I was in Oakland again, and I am really glad I wasn't actually there.

After dinner, Wesley and I walked around the streets near the Tram station.  No shops were open, so we couldn't really do anything.  However, we did get gelato, which is so much better than American ice cream.  I feel kind of sad that there is no night life here, but I have to remember that this is not the same culture as America.