Sylvia Waechter
Guten tag! My name is Sylvia, I'm an Urban Studies student at the University of Illinois - Chicago and I'll be studying in Berlin, Germany this semester! I'm a total public transportation nerd and love to write reviews of different transit systems that I ride on. Follow along as I explore Berlin, travel around Europe, and continue my education as an 'Urbanist in training'.
Blogs by Sylvia Waechter
My Time in Berlin: A Digital Scrapbook
A collection of my favorite moments and memories from my time in Berlin.
Metropolitan and Urban Studies Class Reviews
A short review of the classes I took while in Berlin, most of them part of the Metropolitan and Urban Studies program.
Global Pillars Project: Class Review
Thinking about taking a Global Pillars Project? Here's my review of the class!
Interning Abroad: FAQs
From experience to professional dress, some FAQs that might come up while considering getting an internship abroad.
Taking IES Abroad Trips
My experiences on various field trips offered through IES Abroad.
Spring break in Italy
Reflections on traveling solo, exploring Italy by train, and staying in hostels.
10 surprising things I found in my German apartment
A list of items I found in my study abroad housing, that aren't typically found in the US
U-Bahn for Dummies: Navigating Berlins Transit
A guide to Berlins public transit (the BVG) with short overviews of the most common transit types.
5 Berlin Winter Fashion Must-Haves
My picks for what to wear while in Berlin.
A Beginners Guide to Flying to Europe
Tips for packing, avoiding jet lag, and surviving long-haul flights.