Georgia Tech-Europe

Colby Dominek, a rising 2nd year Material Science major from Virginia, left the East Coast for the first time for GTE, an opportunity he wanted to take to travel, but also to learn.

“Georgia Tech makes you learn how to learn; if you just memorize, you’re not getting anywhere and here, it applies outside of academics. You’re training yourself by putting yourself in unknown situations every day—to take every experience, make the most of it, have a good time, and, of course, stay alive.” He believes that the things he learns here, both inside the classroom and out, will help prepare him for the future and tries to take a lesson from every experience, encouraging others to do the same. “Just do it. Don’t miss an opportunity.”

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More than 250 students participating in Dr. Orth-Veillon’s GTL2000 course recently visited the Lorraine American Cemetery, taking part in a powerful day of remembrance, reflection, and personal connection to history.

Among the students, second-year Industrial Engineering student Matthew Ramsey experienced a deeply personal moment as he visited the grave of his great-grandfather, Staff Sergeant Russell Wilson, an Army infantryman who was killed on the first day of the Battle of the Bulge. Matthew participated in a family remembrance ceremony by placing flags at the grave and rubbing sand from Omaha Beach onto his great-grandfather’s headstone, stating, “I am incredibly grateful for the opportunity to visit his grave and honor him, as I am the first person in my family to ever get the chance to do so.”

Additionally, Kyle Gallentine, a second-year UNG transient student participating in the Cadet Leadership Program, reflected on how a visit to the cemetery unexpectedly deepened his connection to his family’s history. While there, he came across the grave of a soldier from the 45th Division—the same division in which his great-grandfather served during World War II—sparking new questions about his great-grandfather’s wartime experiences and inspiring Kyle “to research as much as I can and visit some of the battlefields where he fought. I hadn’t realized that going to a WWII cemetery would have caused me to learn so much about my family.”

Students also honored Georgia Tech’s legacy of service by rubbing sand from Omaha Beach and laying flowers at the grave of Rubert E. Barnett Jr., a Georgia Tech alumnus and World War II soldier laid to rest at the Lorraine American Cemetery.

The day concluded at Georgia Tech Europe’s commemorative plaque and magnolia tree, where students reflected on the sacrifices of all Georgia Tech alumni who gave their lives during the First and Second World Wars.

Through moments of remembrance like these, history becomes personal, and the stories of those who served continue to move future generations.

Meet Evan, a Mechanical Engineering student spending his summer capturing Europe through a camera lens! 🚂📸

Growing up traveling with family, Evan immediately jumped at the chance to study at GTE. But as a photographer, this summer is also a major creative mission to shoot in bucket-list spots like Switzerland, Italy, and Southern France.

While balancing a demanding ME schedule with weekend travel is a challenge, Evan finds a unique rhythm to it all. For him, his favorite GTE routine has become the ultimate feeling of satisfaction when he steps onto a weekend train knowing 100% of his coursework is knocked out and he can completely focus on the adventure ahead.

Back home in Georgia, Evan usually focuses on wildlife and landscape photography. Being in Europe has pushed him straight out of his comfort zone into street photography and cityscapes. His favorite shot so far? A stunning capture of the Sacré-Cœur in Paris, a historic monument built on one of the highest points of the city that perfectly embodies the completely new perspectives Tech students get to experience while abroad.

“There’s some satisfaction that comes with getting on a train knowing you’ve finished all your work so that you can focus 100% on your weekend travelling.” - Evan

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Interested in learning how our modern technology is driven from the nanoscale world? Check out Institut Lafayette’s Semiconductor Fabrication Lab, right next to GTE! 🥽

This partnership is available for all GTE students and allows you to dive right into the world of semiconductors. Whether it is a short tour of the clean room or a semester-long research project, there is something here for everyone. Our researchers will show you the entire process, letting you jump right into the action! No prior experience is necessary.

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We’re buzzing with excitement as Week 1 of Summer 2026 is in the books! 📖🐝🇫🇷☀️

429 students have traded their normal summer routines for new classes, friends, and weekend getaways around Europe. Safe to say, we’re looking forward to what this semester has to offer!

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Summer is here, and so are our new bloggers! ☀️🇫🇷 Be sure to keep up with all things Victoria and Christian throughout the semester. Blog link in bio!

Spring 2026, you’ve been good to us 🇫🇷🫶 Congrats to all of the GTE graduates! 🎓

GTE, but make it courtside 🏀👏

Spring semester has its perks 🌷

Leah reflects on all that’s blossoming at GTE. Link in bio!

Did you even spend a semester at GTE if you didn’t go to Trier? 🧳🇩🇪