Category: LeBow College of Business

Let’s talk about dry facts: Visa

Hey there! So, here we are again, still at Drexel, still managing midterms and still exploring life and Philly. This week I decided to dedicate my story to one important and inevitable thing for any exchange student. And this is visa issues. Yeah, yeah, I can already hear dissatisfied exclamations about boooring paperwork. But believe ...

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Berlin’s Cultural Tapestry: Museums, Art, and History

Berlin is a cultural heritage hotspot that has witnessed the rise and fall of empires, the split of a nation, and the resurgence of unity. More than merely tourist destinations, the city’s museums, art galleries, and historical buildings serve as windows into the city’s soul. Museumsinsel: The Island of Enlightenment A trip to Museumsinsel, often ...

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Berlin Unveiled: Exploring the Heart of the German Capital

Berlin, a city pulsating with history, creativity, and an indomitable spirit, holds a special place in my heart. Having wandered through its diverse and absorbing its lively culture, here are my personal top 5 destinations in Berlin for a truly immersive, non-touristy experience. Kreuzberg: Bohemian Bliss and Street Art MarvelsAs a self-proclaimed lover of bohemian ...

2-day escape from Philly

Hey there! So, I’m back from another week in Drexel and while we are all struggling with the beginning of midterms, I would like to sell you an idea about a weekend-long escape from Philly. And the place I’m talking about is Washington, D.C. This city became an essential part of my big US travel ...

5 Things You Must See in Sydney

Krishang Nair, ‘25,  is a Behavioral Economics major studying at UNSW Sydney this Fall 2023.  What’s the first thing you think of when you hear “Sydney?” The Opera House? The Harbour Bridge? Finding Nemo? You can watch Finding Nemo anywhere, but you can see the Opera House only in Sydney. The city of Sydney is ...

First Breaths in Sydney

Krishang Nair, ‘25,  is a Behavioral Economics major studying at UNSW Sydney this Fall 2023.  That first breath out of the airport was overwhelming. I wished for it back in Philly when I was first applying for the program, I longed for it whilst packing, and I craved it once the scratch of the airplane ...

From a relaxing welcome week to an invigorating first classes

Alright, folks! Welcome week was cool and exiting in many ways, but it’s time to move forward to the real stuff and initial purpose why we are all here – studying! During the first week of classes I was absorbing all the information about how the teaching process is working here at Drexel to highlight ...

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Immediate Rush of Welcome Week

I arrived in Philly on Sunday, September 17. Even though I was lucky enough to cope with my relatively large jet lag of 8 hours in Mexico City right before it, challenges have only begun. If you moved to another country at least once in your life, you definitely understand that it’s way less romantic ...

Irish in Philly: Week 1

It’s almost one week since I’ve landed in Philly to begin my international exchange. One thing that I noticed early on is the overwhelming friendliness of Philly people and their willingness to stop and talk, and give city recommendations. I had underestimated the actual size and scope of Philadelphia before arriving here. The skyline and ...

Arrivederci Roma!

Najifa Hussain, ’25, is a Management Information Systems major studying at the American University of Rome this Fall 2022. Alas, after four months abroad my study abroad journey has almost come to an end. The week leading up to my flight back home where I am extremely excited to reunite with my friends and family, ...