Category: Westphal College of Arts and Design

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The Performing Arts in London

Vivian Pham, ’25, is a Graphic Design major studying at the FIE this Summer 2023. If you are big fan of musicals, please PLEASE do not skip out on the chance to attend a show in London. Let me tell you about my experiences with the shows I have seen and why you should see ...

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London: Green Spaces Galore!

Vivian Pham, ’25, is a Graphic Design major studying at the FIE this Summer 2023. Usually when you place to visit in London, you might think of the Big Ben, the Eye of London, or the London Bridge. Although they are definitely a must see attraction, it always is congested with people and traffic because ...

Navigating Philly with SEPTA

My introduction to SEPTA, Philadelphia’s public transportation system, was through a family member who worked there. It didn’t take long for me to appreciate the convenience of SEPTA, especially the Regional Railways. The one-hour train ride from Newark, Delaware to 30th Street Station soon became an integral part of my daily routine. Initially, I was ...

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The Beautiful Museums of London and Why You Must See Them

Vivian Pham, ’25, is a Graphic Design major studying at the FIE this Summer 2023. London is a rich culture hub for many to explore. By allowing many of their museums to be free, London is encouraging tourist and locals to indulge in these resources and learn something new. As an art enthusiast and a ...

3 Restaurants in London You Have to Visit

Lovel Lee, ’25, is a Graphic Design major studying at FIE London this Summer 2023. In London, if there’s one place I recommend it’s Sketch. Sketch is a place where you can experience afternoon tea. I was a bit hesitant to be honest if I wanted to go to a restaurant so expensive. It’s around ...

Weekend in Italy

Lovel Lee, ’25, is a Graphic Design major studying at FIE London this Summer 2023. One of the reasons London is such a great place to study abroad is because of it’s location. You can easily go to neighboring countries like Italy for a weekend trip. During my study abroad trip in London, one of ...

Last Thoughts

Lovel Lee, ’25, is a Graphic Design major studying at FIE London this Summer 2023. I still can’t believe I went to study abroad in Korea and London. Even during the trip itself, I felt like I was dreaming. It has been some time since I came back from abroad and I can’t help but ...

From Rome’s Eternal Beauty to Philidelphia’s Urban Charm

Welcome to my weekly blog series, where I’ll be sharing my exciting journey at Drexel University, a stark contrast from my small university in Rome. I’ll walk you through my initial impressions and experiences during my first week in the city of brotherly love. My First Impressions As I stepped onto the sprawling Drexel campus, ...

Seeing a Shakespeare Show in London

For my British Life and Visual Media course, we took a trip to the Shakespeare Globe Theater and saw Henry VIII! Seeing this show was a great experience of seeing showcasing British culture. My classmates and I arrived early to make sure we got a good spot. The globe theater is made up of sitting ...

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My Thoughts After Studying Abroad

Was studying abroad worth it? Should you study abroad? After going through the application process and finally being able to experience studying abroad was studying in London it to me? And with confidence I can say to me it was 100% worth it. If I didn’t go to London I would not have grown as ...