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Halloween in Aberdeen
Nia Lewis (’25) is a Communication major studying at the University of Aberdeen for Fall 2024. Admittedly, I am not a huge fan of Halloween. Growing up, I participated in the typical Halloween festivities and customs, but it’s not necessarily my favorite time of year. However, since I am on a mission to step out ...
Phall in Philly
Hi everyone! I can’t believe how fast time is flying here in Philadelphia. As an exchange student from Monaco, I’m still getting used to everything – from the big city life to the crisp fall weather. It’s been such an adventure, and this past week was no exception! On Saturday, I decided to take a ...
Must-Haves and Can-Skips when Packing for Your Study Abroad
Bhavika Choudhary, ’28, is a Computer Science major studying at Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) this Fall 2024. Preparing for a study abroad term can be exciting yet daunting, especially when it comes to packing. Here’s a guide based on my experience doing a term abroad in Daejeon, South Korea to help ...
Trading Daejeon’s Calm for Seoul’s Buzz: My Week in the Capital
Thanks to the Chuseok holiday, I was able to trade Daejeon’s laid-back vibe for a week of adventure in Seoul. With classes on hold for the holiday, I couldn’t resist the chance to explore the capital city at my own pace. Seoul is only a quick train ride away, but it feels like a whole ...
Monaco Life. Is it real?
Hi everyone, and welcome to my weekly blog as an exchange student in Monaco, the country of billionaires! My name is Dasha, and I’m excited to share this journey with you all. I’m from Kazakhstan and currently studying business analytics and finance, though at IUM, I’m focusing more on finance. This isn’t my first time ...
My American Food Adventure in Philly as an Exchange Student
So, I’ve been living in Philadelphia for a little while now as an exchange student, and let me tell you—one of the best parts about being here is all the new food I get to try. I’m from Europe, and while I love my home food, I was super excited to dive into American food ...
Greetings from Seoul!
Zhibek Azamat 27′ is Business Analytics and Marketing double major currently studying at Seoul National University for Fall 2024! Hello Everyone and welcome to weekly chronicles of Business school exchange student at Seoul National University! My name is Zhibek, I am an international student from Kazakhstan double majoring in business analytics and marketing at Lebow ...
Don’t come to Korea if you…
Zhibek Azamat 27′ is Business Analytics and Marketing double major currently studying at Seoul National University for Fall 2024! Now that I have shared some culture shock moments I have experienced, I would like to share some tips and tricks that one might find useful while preparing to visit Seoul. This is a compilation of apps that should be downloaded before ...
I thought, I’d escape culture shock…
Zhibek Azamat 27′ is Business Analytics and Marketing double major currently studying at Seoul National University for Fall 2024! As a person who experienced culture shock multiple times since the age of 15, I thought, I would easily blend in to Korean society within first 48 hours. Oh well, I overestimated my skills! Today, I ...
Exchange Student Tips: What to bring and leave home when you’re moving abroad
Hey future exchange student! If you’re anything like me, the idea of packing for your adventure in the US is both exciting and terrifying. Don’t worry, though, I’ve got your back with a simple guide on what to bring and what you can totally leave behind. Think of this as the ultimate packing list, with ...
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