Category: College of Arts and Sciences
Sally’s Favorites in Aberdeen and Dublin
For my final blog post, I would like to introduce my travel buddy, Sally. Sally is a popular LINE Friends character that keeps me company whenever I travel. I enjoy documenting every new place I travel to with a Sally photo so that I can create fun memories to look back on. I frequently give ...
It’s Time for a Doric Lesson!
Foo’re ye deein? This phrase is commonly used as a friendly way to say hello or to ask how someone is doing in the Scots dialect, Doric. Doric is one of Scotland’s official languages and it is an important part of Aberdeen’s regional culture. Although English is the main language spoken in Scotland, there are ...
Adventures in Ireland!
Nia Lewis (’25) is a Communication major studying at the University of Aberdeen for Fall 2024. One of the best things about studying in Aberdeen is that I have easy access to other countries that I’ve always wanted to visit; one of them being Ireland! A few weeks ago, my friends and I spent a ...
Insects, Student Films and Cannibal Forks?
Nia Lewis (’25) is a Communication major studying at the University of Aberdeen for Fall 2024. At the University of Aberdeen, the class structure and grading systems are both similar and different from what traditional American universities offer. The grading system here technically has 23 grades. The grading scale ranges from 20 (the highest) down ...
Surviving Flu Season Abroad
Nia Lewis (’25) is a Communication major studying at the University of Aberdeen for Fall 2024. What do you get when you combine events full of new people, unpredictable weather and new germs? The Freshers’ Flu! Many students, including myself, caught a cold within the first few weeks of being here, which is common. I ...
Making Friends in Aberdeen
Nia Lewis (’25) is a Communication major studying at the University of Aberdeen for Fall 2024. Before coming to Aberdeen, I knew that I would have to put in a bit more effort to get involved and make friends on campus since I am naturally a bit introverted. To my surprise, making friends was way ...
Happy Holidays from Scotland!
Nia Lewis (’25) is a Communication major studying at the University of Aberdeen for Fall 2024. Spending the holidays away from home can be difficult at times, but with all of the holiday cheer and festivities that happen in Scotland, it is easy for all of the holiday spirit to overpower the homesickness. The festivities ...
Unpacking the Notes App: Reflections on my pre-departure to-do list
Please note that this is a retired Drexel study abroad program. To learn more about available programs, contact Drexel Global studyabroad@drexel.edu. When I submitted my application to study abroad in Brussels, I wasn’t just signing up for a semester of waffles and weekend trips. I was searching for answers. It sounds dramatic, I know. Nietzsche was ...
Fantastic Things and Where to Buy Them
Nia Lewis (’25) is a Communication major studying at the University of Aberdeen for Fall 2024. While creating a list of things to pack before arriving in Scotland, the thought of forgetting something essential made me extremely anxious. Since I am the type of person who waits until the last minute to prepare for a ...
Halloween in Aberdeen
Nia Lewis (’25) is a Communication major studying at the University of Aberdeen for Fall 2024. Admittedly, I am not a huge fan of Halloween. Growing up, I participated in the typical Halloween festivities and customs, but it’s not necessarily my favorite time of year. However, since I am on a mission to step out ...
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