VAST26

Day 2 – Washington, D.C.: Campus Life, 250 Years of History, and the Road South

Tuesday, September 15, 2026. Our second day in the American capital started the way most road trips do: with paperwork. Before anything else, a small group of us headed out to the airport to pick up our rental cars. Watching a group of German students negotiate American automatics, a parking ... Read More

by vast18 • September 22, 2026

VAST26

Our Journey to VAST26

From Berlin to New York Our VAST26 adventure began on Friday, September 11th, at Berlin Brandenburg Airport. At 10:00 a.m., we took off on our approximately nine-hour Delta flight to New York City. After months of preparation, it finally felt real: we were on our way to the United States! ... Read More

by vast18 • September 14, 2026

VAST26

Our Journey Begins – VAST26

Welcome to the official blog of VAST – Virginia Academic Summer Trip 2026! After months of planning, preparation, and looking forward to this journey, VAST26 is finally here. What started with meetings, applications, and travel plans has now become reality: our journey to the United States has begun. With plenty ... Read More

by vast18 • September 13, 2026