Category: Fall 2017
America in London
Surprisingly, a little more than two weeks into this journey I am still adjusting to the time difference. The shortened London days do not help, apparently London statistically has shorter days than other places around the world during the Fall and Winter months. It becomes quite apparent during the times where I am out in ...
Of Lanterns and Fireworks
While I’m here studying, I’ve had the opportunity to fully experience Mid-Autumn Festival. In my previous post I mentioned making mooncakes which were for the Mid-Autumn Festival. On Sunday we went to Tsim Sha Tsui to see the fireworks and the lantern festival. The lantern displays were beautiful and impressive, though we only saw one ...
#chuseok: a Thanksgiving in Korea
Chuseok, one of the biggest and most important holiday in Korea, is celebrated on the 15th day of the 8th month of the lunar calendar. This year, it began on the 3rd of October. However, thanks to Foundation Day (October 3rd) and Hangeul Day (October 9th), this year’s Chuseok is a beautiful 10-day break. Similar ...
Xplore Sendai with the Plops
Please note that this is a retired Drexel study abroad program. To learn more about available programs, contact Drexel Global studyabroad@drexel.edu. Today, the Tohoku University Foreign Student Association (TUFSA) decided to take out the international students to tour around Sendai and visit quintessential locations near and around our dormitory. The first few stops were cheap (in ...
The Little Things (and Culture Shock)
“It’s the little things that make all the difference.” This quote is true for many things; relationships, sports, and the entire country of Australia. In many ways, Australia is America 2.0—it’s a western nation that speaks English and has some questionable politicians. Once in the city, however, it’s the little differences that really get to ...
Student Life and Mooncakes for Days
I’ve been keeping pretty busy since I’ve gotten to Hong Kong. There have been different activities planned by the clubs as well as workshops the university provides. The students at HKUST are very involved with at least one club. Much of this is due to the fact that they are required to participate in one ...
“Dude, How Did You Get in Google’s Office?”
In my last post, I described how my sense of humor led me on to get an opportunity to visit the prestigious office of Google APac Headquarters. What? I didn’t mention my sense of humor anywhere? Well, a healthy sense of humor can help one form quick friendships. Tonny and I got along well because ...
My Experience During Chinese Holidays
One month down, three more to go! It has been a great learning experience and adventure for the past month. I have done so much and have learned so much from the people around me and from Hong Kong. But, the adventure is not done yet! There is so much more to learn and conquer ...
The Perfect Welcome
“What did I just get myself into?!” This was the first magical thought that popped into my head as I got out of the taxi and walked toward my home for the next few months: an on-campus dorm called Kampsax Kollegiet (more simply known as Kampsax). Granted, amidst my stress from the last week, I ...
The Never-Ending Battle With Etiquette
Although I’m a U.S. citizen, my parents immigrated to America from Poland before I was born. Because of this I have traveled to and from Poland on several occasions, and I grew up fully experiencing the culture, traditions, and heritage that came with being a first-generation student. But no matter how much my past has ...
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