Intro

Hello my name is Hannah Rogan, I’m a freshmen and a graphic design majors. I first heard about this course in the honors presentation last semester; I was one of the three graphic design majors in a mass of sciences majors and these course seemed too good to pass up. It combined two things I love, traveling and the new and innovative design. Previously to learning about this course I had visited German and actually been to the cities we will be visiting. On these trips I did the typical tourist things and saw a lot of culture which I really enjoyed. I was not aware however that these cities we’re such a hot spot for new media and design, I learned this in the presentation last fall.

               I am very excited to explore these cities with an artistic purpose and be able to be in the places that the new trends and ideas are coming from. I also think the best way to learn is by experiencing the things you are learning about for yourself. By being immersed  in these artistic hot spots I think I will be able expand my ability and improve how I go about designing by incorporating the things I experience and learn in my work.

               The culture of these cities is also something I can’t wait to experience. By experiencing another culture I feel you are able to become a better-rounded person who is more aware of the world around them. I hope to gain some perspective of the world and learn about cultures that are different then my own.

Over all I am very excited for this course and the trip and can’t wait to experience the cities we will be visiting.