Category: Philadelphia
Return to the Big Apple
Part of a small reason why I chose Philadelphia as the destination for my study abroad, was because of its proximity to other major cities on the east coast like New York City and Washington D.C.. NYC being just an hour and 30 minutes train ride away from Philly makes it so convenient to keep ...
Food, sports and everything else
Hi there! It has been a week of relax and chill not only at Drexel but in the whole country; a week, when all students are planning not to procrastinate all the time and get prepared for finals; and a week, when these plans don’t come true that often… But I’m done with turkeys and ...
What Philly can offer for a nice weekend?
Hi, folks! It was a crazy international students week with even more networking and free food than usual here at Drexel. And I’m back to give you something new and exciting about the city of Philadelphia. Today we have a pretty regular, but still important topic to talk about. We all know that university life ...
Rocky Steps to Diwali
My week started off with my first ever ice hockey match. My friends and I watched an intense game between New York University and Drexel at the Class of 1923 arena on Penn’s campus. This was an interesting sport and was a lot more intense than I had imagined. There were two games, one happened ...
Philly’s Largest Turkey Giveaway: A Day of Collaboration, Community, and Cheer
Volunteering isn’t just about giving back; it’s an opportunity to connect with colleagues and contribute to meaningful community projects. Recently, I had the chance to be part of a remarkable event—the Tyrese Maxey Foundation’s Annual Turkey Giveaway. Branding by Phenixx Marketing, where I’ve been interning since January, this event was more than just distributing turkeys; ...
Inside Philly (part 2)
Hi there! The 7th week of study is coming to an end, “it’s the most wonderful time of the year” vibes are slowly kicking in and here we are again with a new blog. This time I would love to extend my story about Philadelphia, where to go and what to see in this city. ...
A Day in the Life Balancing Study and Simple Pleasures
My life as an exchange student at Drexel University is a whirlwind of design courses, a personal internship, and the hustle of city living. Amidst the busyness, I’ve discovered the joy of embracing life’s simple moments. Join me as I take you through a typical day in my shoes, starting with an early morning commute. ...
Navigating Midterms, Halloween, and Cold Weather at Drexel
Life at Drexel University has been a whirlwind of excitement, mixed with a dash of intense academic challenges from the quarter system. As midterms, assignments and projects piled up, I found myself seeking moments of relaxation and adventure amidst the academic hustle. It is also surprisingly the halfway mark of my journey here and I ...
Benefits of studying at LeBow Business (not about Starbucks in the building)
Hi everyone! And welcome back to our weekly gathering. I still remember how official and bureaucratic last blog was and today I’m keeping my word by presenting you a new entertaining story from my Drexel College – LeBow Business. And as it stated in the title, it’s not going to be about the well-known coffee ...
Home away from home in Toronto
I recently embarked on a memorable journey to Toronto, Canada, over the long weekend in celebration of Indigenous Peoples Day. This trip was a special one as it marked my first visit to my dad’s side of the family in Toronto since meeting them when they came to Hong Kong several times when I was ...
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