Category: College of Arts and Sciences
Spanish Check
Please note that this is a retired Drexel study abroad program. To learn more about available programs, contact Drexel Global studyabroad@drexel.edu. Spanish has been such a struggle for me coming to Uruguay. It has really been the biggest hurdle I have had to cross since I have been here; at the beginning of my trip I ...
5 Things to Pack and 5 Things to Ditch
Please note that this is a retired Drexel study abroad program. To learn more about available programs, contact Drexel Global studyabroad@drexel.edu. The most important (and difficult) thing to think about when packing is what do I really need. If theres something you think you really need or you can’t live without for the duration of your ...
5 Things to See When You Visit Madrid
Alexandra Goodin, ’25, is a Psychology major and Spanish minor studying at Nebrija University in Madrid this Fall 2023. Madrid is a city full of tourist attractions, hidden gems, and everything in between. Now that I’ve been here for almost two months, I feel as though I’ve gotten the opportunity to explore quite a bit ...
Weekend Trips from Madrid
Alexandra Goodin, ’25, is a Psychology major and Spanish minor studying at Nebrija University this Fall 2023. One of the great things about studying abroad in Madrid is that so many cool countries are relatively close. It’s like traveling to different states in the US; it’s very easy to hop on a bus or a ...
A Typical Day in the Life Studying in Madrid
Alexandra Goodin, ’25, is a Psychology major and Spanish minor studying at Nebrija University this Fall 2023. Good morning! It’s a beautiful Wednesday morning in Madrid, and we are getting ready to go to school. My university here doesn´t have class on Fridays, and Thursday this week was a holiday, so it was the last ...
First Week, First Insights: Madrid, Spain
Alexandra Goodin, ’25, is a Psychology major studying abroad at Nebrija University in Madrid this Fall 2023. Ahh, Madrid. The place I’ve wanted to go since I was a kid, and the place that has already exceeded my expectations – and it’s only been a week! There are so many insights and new experiences I’ve ...
Broadening Horizons: How British Contemporary Broadcasting Class Took Me on an Academic Adventure
My fellow explorers of knowledge! Picture this: you’re sitting in a university classroom, caffeinated beverage in hand, expecting a regular academic journey. But wait, what’s this? A class on British Contemporary Broadcasting? Buckle up, because this is no ordinary ride. Join me on an adventure through pixels and airwaves as we dive into how this ...
Navigating Visa Complications with Ease: Your Essential Guide to Studying Abroad as an International Student
Oyunbileg Bazar, ’25, is a Psychology major studying at the FIE London this Summer 2023. My initial reaction when I told my college friends about my choice for studying abroad was, “We’re already studying abroad!” Yes, it’s true, but being an international student and embarking on a study abroad program is exciting and rewarding. It ...
A reflection on my past two months in Philly
It is the final week of Winter Term. This is going to be my last blog entry, and I feel like it is a good time to do some review and reflection on my two and a half months in Drexel. As a medical student, I did not have the chance to learn things outside ...
Learning about social issues in Philly
One of my goals during my time here is to educate myself on social issues, whether it be local or national. This Monday, I learned about one of the ongoing issues in West Philly. To put it simply, Penn and Drexel are planning to buy up the affordable housing complex University City Townhomes, redevelop the ...
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