Meet the Summer 2022 Abroad 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.

Erin Benitez
Industrial and Operations Engineering
Engineering in Reykjavik, Iceland
“I cannot wait to arrive in Iceland and immerse myself in the culture, visit amazing places and make meaningful relationships that will last a lifetime. I hope you follow along on my blogging journey and can learn a little bit about Iceland through my posts!”

Charlie Cappelletti
Industrial & Operations Engineering
Engineering in Reykjavik, Iceland
“Can’t wait to explore Iceland, Go Blue!”

Shaylin Ciaramitaro
Aerospace engineering major, Computer science minor
Engineering in Reykjavik, Iceland
“Thank you for allowing me this great opportunity to explore sustainable engineering in Iceland and I look forward to sharing my experiences from the trip!”

Reegan Ketzenberger
Materials Science & Engineering
Undergraduate Research at Lund University in Lund, Sweden
“I am so excited for a couple months of adventure, Lund here we come!”

Sid Makkar
Mechanical Engineering
Engineering in Rome, Italy
“I am excited to depart on an amazing adventure to Rome and experience Italian culture while also continuing my education.”

Natalia Maxham
Computer Engineering
Engineering in Paris, France
“I am nervous, excited, anxious, happy, and thrilled to spend my summer in Paris, and I can’t wait to see where my adventures take me.”

Aidan McKiernan
Computer Science
BIG 10 STEM & Irish Studies in Dublin, Ireland
“I can’t wait to meet new people, go on trips, and see what college life is like in Ireland!”

Maya Mileski
Biomedical Engineering
Engineering in Prague, Czech Republic
“I am so thankful for this opportunity to learn abroad and so excited for the new experiences I will have!”

Alexia Moreno
Computer Engineering
Engineering in Buenos Aires, Argentina
“I am incredibly grateful to have the opportunity to travel abroad wearing maize and blue!”

Joseph Peterson
Environmental Engineering
Undergraduate Research at University of Limerick in Limerick, Ireland
“I am so excited to get started on my journey!”

Ian Rosenberg
Naval Archetecture & Marine Engineering
Engineering in Paris, France
“I can’t wait to share all of my adventures in one of the most storied cities with all of you!”

Proxima Centauri B
Aerospace and Interdisciplinary Astronomy
Engineering Laboratory Experience at TUB in Berlin, Germany
“You’re all awesome, and thank you for making this experience possible for me!”

Dominick Thornton
Computer Science
BIG 10 STEM & Irish Studies in Dublin, Ireland
“I am beyond excited to be able to spend 6 weeks in Ireland in this summer.”

Anjali Vemuri
Business Administration
Entrepreneurship in Copenhagen, Denmark
“I’m super excited to travel to Denmark, work with a startup, and meet tons of new people!”

Grace Whah
Biomedical Engineering
Undergraduate Research at RWTH Aachen in Aachen, Germany
“I am excited for the experience that I will get on this trip abroad and thank you to everyone who made it possible!”