Pit Reckinger was a Luxembourgish 2024-25 Fulbright Master’s Student at Yale University. Pit is a young student from Luxembourg pursuing a double degree in management at HEC Paris. He already holds a master’s degree in mechanical engineering from ETH Zurich, where he contributed to building a real rocket with a team of students. Outside of his academic pursuits, he enjoys training for Track and Field, spending time with his friends across Europe, and participating in his favorite student association, the HEC Eloquence Club.
Q: “Can you briefly describe your grant project?”
I pursued a Master’s in Management Studies for Global Business and Society at the Yale School of Management, with a focus on the Global Economy and Data Science.
Q: “How did you hear about the Fulbright Program?”
I heard about it through a friend. People told me that it was a prestigious program and it helped me finance my year in the US.
Q: “What have you accomplished during your time in the USA? What can you tell us about the initial outcomes of your program?”
I have successfully graduated from Yale School of Management and made many friends along the way. I have developed especially on a personal level and I am now ready to start in the professional world.
Q: “Has the United States been what you expected? In what ways has life in the USA surprised you, either for its similarities to or differences from your own culture?”
Yes and no, I have been surprised by the warmth and openness of Americans.They are extremely easy to get to know as they are used to meeting new people. On the other hand it was more difficult to establish long-lasting, meaningful connections. I was also surprised by how much I miss good bread!
Q: “What has been your favorite “discovery” in the USA?”
My favorite discovery in the USA is its untouched nature. It is incredible how vast the US is and how much of it is nature that is so much rawer and wilder than in Europe. I will miss my runs through the American forests.
Q: “What advice would you give to someone who is considering applying to the Fulbright Program?”
I would advise them to do it! They have to know that they might be limited in doing exchanges with their institution. And finally I would tell them to meet as many people as possible and enjoy their year.
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