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Activities in Seoul Your Soul Wants, That Your Sole Wouldn’t
The large city of Seoul boasts countless memorable activities, but I will talk about the ones I’ve experienced and would recommend to anyone visiting! However, before I begin, I want to introduce SNU Buddy. SNU Buddy is a program that matches 2-3 exchange students to Korean students in the Buddy Program. The organization has around ...
Exploring 3D Design!
Johanna Jarvis, Class of ’27, is a Graphic Design major studying at Tamagawa University this Spring/Summer 2024. As a graphic design major, one of our course requirements is Design 3, which is a class typically set in our Junior year (and I have yet to inquire what it’s exactly about)… but since we’re abroad, we ...
Another Week of Firsts: Baseball and DC Adventures.
This week was packed with more first-time experiences and memorable moments, making it one to remember. From the excitement of a live baseball game to the independence of a solo trip, here’s a glimpse into the highlights of my week. My First Baseball Game I kicked off the week by attending my first-ever baseball game: ...
Blowing Out Candles and Building Connections
This week at Drexel University began with the memorial day holiday. Memorial Day is one of the federal holidays in the United States for honoring and mourning the U.S. military personnel who died while serving in the United States Armed Forces. It is observed on the last Monday of May. Beyond its significant purpose, Memorial Day also marks the unofficial start ...
Are there Chinese Communities in Barcelona?
Before coming to Barcelona to study abroad, I kept having this nagging thought about how my ethnic identity would be perceived in a different country. Would I even be seen as American? Being Chinese-American, I was also curious whether there is a big community of Chinese people, like Chinatown. Would I be able to satisfy ...
Lights, Camera, Fashion!
Johanna Jarvis, Class of ’27, is a Graphic Design major studying at Tamagawa University this Spring/Summer 2024. Up next on the side adventures… and one of the most popular tourist cities of Tokyo… Harajuku! Harajuku, known for its popularity in showcasing fashion, has now proven itself to live up to its title. Upon preparing for ...
Taste of Home Near SNU (Seoul National University)
When studying abroad, especially in Korea, finding good food is not hard at all! Specifically, around Seoul National University campus and SNU Station, there are hundreds, if not thousands of businesses, half of which are restaurants. The challenge arises though when you begin to feel a bit homesick and crave food from home. As a ...
Exploring the Wineries of Catalonia
During this weekend, the Voluntariat Lingüístic program at Universitat Pompeu Fabra has brought us to an authentic Catalan winery in the Penedès wine region. One of Voluntariat Lingüístic’s core missions is to introduce and share the Catalonian language and culture with students from outside Catalonia. Our journey begins in the wineries of Penedès. Coming to ...
One, Dos, 三！行こう！
Johanna Jarvis, Class of ’27, is a Graphic Design major studying at Tamagawa University this Spring/Summer 2024. I thoroughly believe breaking language barriers is a beautiful thing to try because it can lead to new experiences with new people and new cultures. Whether this be by yourself in your free time or through a class, ...
5 Things You Should Leave Behind when Packing
1. Outlet Converter Outlet converters are often seen as travel essentials, but contrary to popular belief, I am not a big fan of those bulky outlet converters. They are a great option if you have multiple devices. But for me, the only things I need an outlet for are my electronics, like my Macbook and iPhone charger. For those, I highly ...
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