Category: Fall 2024
How to Survive in France Without Knowing French
Moving to a new country is always exciting, but if you don’t speak the language, it can feel a little overwhelming. When I started my semester in Monaco, I didn’t know much French apart from “bonjour” and “merci.” Thankfully, I quickly learned that you don’t need to be fluent to survive. Here are some simple ...
A Weekend Trip to Milan from Monaco
Did you know that Milan is a popular weekend destination from Monaco? Last weekend, my friends and I decided to spend a couple of days in Milan. Getting there was easy and affordable – the train from Monaco only costs about €20 and takes around four hours. The ride was great, and the views of ...
Insects, Student Films and Cannibal Forks?
Nia Lewis (’25) is a Communication major studying at the University of Aberdeen for Fall 2024. At the University of Aberdeen, the class structure and grading systems are both similar and different from what traditional American universities offer. The grading system here technically has 23 grades. The grading scale ranges from 20 (the highest) down ...
Surviving Flu Season Abroad
Nia Lewis (’25) is a Communication major studying at the University of Aberdeen for Fall 2024. What do you get when you combine events full of new people, unpredictable weather and new germs? The Freshers’ Flu! Many students, including myself, caught a cold within the first few weeks of being here, which is common. I ...
Making Friends in Aberdeen
Nia Lewis (’25) is a Communication major studying at the University of Aberdeen for Fall 2024. Before coming to Aberdeen, I knew that I would have to put in a bit more effort to get involved and make friends on campus since I am naturally a bit introverted. To my surprise, making friends was way ...
Happy Holidays from Scotland!
Nia Lewis (’25) is a Communication major studying at the University of Aberdeen for Fall 2024. Spending the holidays away from home can be difficult at times, but with all of the holiday cheer and festivities that happen in Scotland, it is easy for all of the holiday spirit to overpower the homesickness. The festivities ...
My First Thanksgiving
As an exchange student, I’ve spent a lot of time hearing about American holidays, but Thanksgiving was one I didn’t fully understand until I experienced it for myself. It always seemed like an excuse to eat too much turkey and maybe watch football, but now I know it’s so much more. This year, I had ...
Day trip to Suwon!
Zhibek Azamat 27′ is Business Analytics and Marketing major currently studying at Seoul National University for Fall 2024! Travelers coming to South Korea often immediately book tickets for Jeju Island, Busan, or plan a stay in Seoul. However, if you’re a budget-conscious tourist looking to explore other parts of the country, consider a day trip ...
It’s Time: The German Christmas Market in Philly is Open!
As an exchange student at Drexel, I’ve discovered so many cool things about Philly, but nothing tops the vibe of the holidays here. And now, it’s officially the best time of the year because the German Christmas Market at LOVE Park is open! This market isn’t just a place to grab food or shop. It’s ...
Let me tell you about Communications class at SNU
Zhibek Azamat 27′ is Business Analytics and Marketing major currently studying at Seoul National University for Fall 2024! Hello everyone! With 13 weeks and 2 more, I am almost wrapping up my semester abroad in Seoul. It is crazy to think about those past three months full of sleepless nights, new sites, and daily kimchi ...
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