Category: Term Abroad
Jejuvination: Cooling Down in The Land of Speed Bumps and Traffic Cameras
In my previous blog, “Tripping Across Korea”, I mentioned going to Jeju Island sometime in the future, that future happens to be now! Typically, when researching the things to do in Jeju, the main attractions are the oranges, beaches, Hallasan (The largest volcano/mountain in Korea), and rocks! Hallabong oranges, higher in vitamin C and much ...
Farewell to Drexel: A Reflection on My Final Week
As I sit down to write my final blog post, I can’t help but feel a mix of excitement and nostalgia. This past week at Drexel University was a whirlwind of activities, marking the end of a memorable term. The week started with a major challenge: presenting a lecture on deep learning in my Systems ...
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 ...
When to Look Down at Your Phone in Korea
Something I notice a LOT in Korea is the amount of people staring down at their phones while on transit or sometimes even when walking down the street! In this blog, I will highlight when you should be looking down at your phone, namely during transit. The views presented to you on the train in ...
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: ...
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 ...
Navigating Challenges and Embracing Joy
This week started on an unusual note with the campus going into lockdown due to ongoing demonstrations. Approximately 40 to 60 individuals set up an encampment on campus grounds without the University’s permission. To prevent any potential disruptions, including attempts by the protesters to enter our learning and working spaces, Drexel University decided to lock ...
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 ...
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