Schönbrunn Palace

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Joseph Thang

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Joseph Thang

<i>Home Institution</i>: University of Texas, Dallas <i>Expected Graduation Year</i>: 2025 <i>Academic Major / Minor</i>: Information Technology Systems <i>Destination</i>: Vienna, Austria <i>"Hello" in your host country's language</i>: Hallo <i>Demographics</i>: Asian/Asian American, U.S. Immigrant, First-Generation College Student, Community College Student <i>Future Career Goals</i>: My future career goals are to work in tech companies after graduation and maybe continue my master depending on my job situation. <i>Top Three Study Abroad Goals</i>: Learn how to ski; Learn some German; Make some life-long friendship

The palace is the number one sight in Vienna. The history of the palace dates back as far as Middle Ages. The estate became in possession of Habsburg in 1569 through Austria’s emperor Maximilian II. The Habsburgs are one of Europe’s most prominent, influential, and powerful dynasties. The palace also has a rich architectural history throughout the centuries. I was so amazed by the architecture and the grand garden of the palace during my tour. I also learned the people of Vienna are proud of the palace heritage and that it has become the city’s number one tourist attraction site.