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LIMBIC RESONANCE OF SELF. A COLLISION
There’s something unsettling about feeling your own identity shift—watching the version of yourself you’ve always known flicker, fragment, and reassemble into something unfamiliar. It’s not loss, not exactly, but recalibration, a quiet tremor deep within, as if a new self is forming in the marrow of my being. And lately, I’ve felt this most intensely ...
AN EAGLE WITH NO CONVOCATION. A BEGINNING.
January 2nd, my first day in Philly… As mentioned in my previous post, I arrived in the U.S. on December 14th and spent most of my time in Washington D.C. That time helped me build a stronger foundation for my stay in Philadelphia—I learned the basics. Since I had already opened a bank account, familiarized ...
OH! D.C. HOW CHARMING YOU ARE!
December 14th, the day my butt got super sore after flying from Chile to America. Only three weeks before classes started at Drexel, enough time to immerse me in the mundane quintessential experience of being an ‘Almost… almost Washingtonian’… The first 24 hours were a charm. Once I landed at DCA, he was—a special person ...
5 Things to Pack for Study Abroad in Dublin and 5 Things to Leave at Home
5 things to pack: 5 things not to pack:
Things I Wish I Knew Before Studying Abroad
After looking back at my study abroad experience, there are a few things I wish I has done differently or changed. Firstly, I would have done more research on Ireland before I got there. I think it is important to understand the culture and history of wherever you study. Since, it will help you adapt ...
5 Places to Visit in Dublin, Ireland
1. Trinity College and The Book of Kells Of course, my number 1 place to see has to be my home, Trinity College. The campus is very beautiful and so many amazing Irish writers and academics went there. It is not only Ireland’s oldest university, but it also houses the Book of Kells, a priceless ...
How the US educational system compares to Ireland’s education system
Studying abroad in Dublin, Ireland, has been an incredible adventure, and one of the most eye-opening parts has been experiencing how different the university system here is compared to what I was used to in the United States. At first, the shift felt overwhelming, but as I settled into my routine, I began to see ...
Finding My Way: Navigating Homesickness While Studying Abroad
Bhavika Choudhary, ’28, is a Computer Science major studying at Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) this Fall 2024. As my semester in Korea approaches its final weeks, I find myself reflecting on this whirlwind of an experience. When I first decided to leave Drexel University and head to KAIST as an exchange ...
Finding Solitude on Jeju’s Trails
Bhavika Choudhary, ’28, is a Computer Science major studying at Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) this Fall 2024. Sitting in my study abroad dorm in Seoul, still nursing slightly sore muscles from last week’s adventure, I can’t help but smile as I reflect on my recent trip to Jeju Island, South Korea’s ...
Essential Apps for Surviving Life in Korea: A Guide by an International Student
Bhavika Choudhary, ’28, is a Computer Science major studying at Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) this Fall 2024. When I first arrived in Korea to study at KAIST, I thought I was pretty tech-savvy. Then I tried to order food, get around the city, or even send a simple message to my ...
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