Meet the Summer Bloggers
IPE Abroad Bloggers post to the IPE #UmichEnginAbroad Tumblr blog throughout and about their experiences on their IPE study abroad programs. Check out their individual profiles for their departing messages, to follow their posts, or learn more about their IPE study abroad programs.
Lilly Stidham
Environmental Engineering
Engineering in Madrid, Spain
“Wherever the wind takes me, I cannot wait.”
Andrew Chou
Mechanical Engineering
Engineering in Paris, France
“Alllez les Bleus!”
Sarah Bargfrede
Computer Science
Undergraduate Research Program at RWTH Aachen in Aachen, Germany
“I am so excited share my experiences (and my love of the German food and language) with all of you!”
Emily Dobao
Biomedical Engineering
Undergraduate Research Program in San Sebastian, Spain at Universidad de Navarra-Tecnun
“¡Saludos a todos! I can’t wait to share my journey with you…nos vemos en España!”
Taiki Kobayashi
Computer Science Engineering
Engineering in Buenos Aires, Argentina
“I am extremely excited to immerse myself in Argentina’s culture and while I am there I will actively share my academic, social, and exploration experiences through blogging.”
Jaselyn Porter
Biomedical Engineering
Engineering in Buenos Aires, Argentina
“I am so excited for this experience, and I cannot wait to make the best of it!”
Connor Gilfillan
Mechanical Engineering
Automotive Engineering Summer Program in Japan, at Nagoya University
“I’m super excited to share my experience in Japan with everyone.”
Ryan Ettner
Biomedical Engineering
Engineering in Rome, Italy
“I hope to learn more about myself, the city and fluid mechanics too!”
Marika Ruppart
Mechanical Engineering
Engineering in Sorrento, Italy
“I am beyond thrilled to explore Italy this summer and all the growth that will come with this experience!”
Mateo Jimenez
Mechanical Engineering
Undergraduate Research Program in San Sebastian, Spain at Universidad de Navarra-Tecnun
“I am very excited about this opportunity and looking forward to sharing my experience abroad.”
Jules Hwang
Industrial & Operations Engineering
Engineering in Prague, Czech Republic
“I’m so excited to take on new adventures and experiences as I study abroad in Prague this summer!!”
Vivien Lin
Computer Engineering
Engineering in Shanghai, China at U-M SJTU-JI
“I’m excited to make new memories and share my summer experiences with you!”
Erin Xia
Mechanical Engineering
Engineering in Shanghai, China at U-M SJTU-JI
“I am so thrilled to share this opportunity in Shanghai with you guys!”
Declan McGrath
Mechanical Engineering
BIG 10 STEM & Irish Studies at UCD in Dublin, Ireland
“Thank you, CoE, for the opportunity to share my experiences as I learn from and explore Ireland!”
Matthew Sinanis
Aerospace Engineering
Engineering in Prague, Czech Republic
“I can’t wait to go on this adventure and share all of my experiences in Prague and my other travels this summer!”
Dervin Tian
Data Science and Robotics
Engineering Laboratory Experience at TUB in Berlin, Germany
“After meeting the others who will also be traveling with me, I can say that I am very excited about this opportunity and can’t wait to document it!”
Satwika Tattari
Space Instrumentation
Undergraduate Research Program at the South African National Space Agency (SANSA) in Hermanus, South Africa
“I am so excited to go to South Africa and blog about all my experiences!”
Amy Van
Aerospace Engineering
Aerospace Summer Program, Multiple Cities, France
“Embarking on a journey with an open heart and adventurous soul into the rich tapestry of French culture and academia — may my experiences allow readers to join me in spirit!”
Alex Shamoun
Robotics
Engineering in Reykjavik, Iceland
“I’m a bit worried about taking 281 when I get back in the fall, but I’m so excited about all that I’ll see in Iceland that I think it’s worth it!”