Niacka Carty: A Warm Holiday Season
I took a picture of my classmates enjoying the sun before our next class Thursday afternoon. Though the temperature is dropping and the sun comes out much later than when I first arrived in late August, it was mostly in the high 60s this week with the nights being in the low and mid 60s. ...
Corrine Mcandrews: Gaelic Culture Across Ireland and Scotland
Please note that this is a retired Drexel study abroad program. To learn more about available programs, contact Drexel Global studyabroad@drexel.edu. Dublin, a place I recently visited, is said to have a beautiful Christmas market opening up to the public around the end of November. I did not have the chance to see it yet. Only ...
Benjamin Saff: Reflecting on Life Abroad
With only one month left of my residence here in Mannheim, I am reflecting more and more on this experience thus far. I began to think about my desired outcomes, how I’ve been affected and what the future holds for me. I will write this post – which is a bit personal – in hopes ...
Alexis Pozonsky: In 2 weeks time…
Please note that this is a retired Drexel study abroad program. To learn more about available programs, contact Drexel Global studyabroad@drexel.edu. In 2 weeks time I will be home, in Philadelphia, trying to brave the cold and assimilate myself back into the “American” way of life. But, as I know from experience, it will not be ...
Corrine Mcandrews: Dublin City
Please note that this is a retired Drexel study abroad program. To learn more about available programs, contact Drexel Global studyabroad@drexel.edu. Dublin is completely different from Edinburgh, Scotland. I never imagined it to be so different, but it was. I always thought that Scotland and Ireland were very similar, but obviously I was proven wrong this ...
Alexander Smith: Aufenthaltserlaubnis- Foreign Residence Permit
Hallo again! In this blog, I want to talk about something that is pretty important for American students studying in Germany: The Aufenthaltserlaubnis. Yes, that’s a big word, in typical German style they combine a few words into one long one. In this case, the Aufenthaltserlaubnis is a Foreign Residence Permit that is required since ...
Federico Mosconi: Eating Out
Once you’re tired of surviving on a diet of only kebabs and pasta, eating out at a restaurant sounds rather appealing. Thankfully in Mannheim there is a wide selection of places to go eat. A regular restaurant will mostly have German types of food. This means a lot of meat, potatoes, and sauerkraut. If that ...
Benjamin Saff: Adapting to Culture Challenges in Germany
Before I talk about my experience, the best advice I can give you is to put some work into research when learning about your host country. I personally didn’t do so much research and while I learned quickly, it would have been even better if I knew my stuff beforehand. Of course during your research, ...
Alexis Pozonsky: Theater of the Oppressed – Costa Rica
Please note that this is a retired Drexel study abroad program. To learn more about available programs, contact Drexel Global studyabroad@drexel.edu. This past Friday, I had the opportunity to go to Universidad Nacional in Heredia acnd attend the final presentation of a theater class which is actively using Theater of the Oppressed techniques. Before I came ...
Benjamin Saff: Adapting to Culture Challenges in Germany
Before I talk about my experience, the best advice I can give you is to put some work into research when learning about your host country. I personally didn’t do so much research and while I learned quickly, it would have been even better if I knew my stuff beforehand. Of course during your research, ...
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