Category: Term Abroad
Things I Wish I Knew Before Studying Abroad in Korea
Kiki Lin, ’25, is a Computer Science major studying at Hanyang University this Summer 2023 Korea has been so fun! I have been going to many places that I’ve seen online for many months and seeing it in real life has been and is still so surreal. What I wanted to touch on here are ...
A Typical Day in the Life Studying in Seoul, South Korea
Kiki Lin, ’25, is a Computer Science major studying at Hanyang University this Summer 2023 I’ve been in Seoul, South Korea for roughly about 2 weeks now and have already done a week of schooling at Hanyang University. The program I’m doing is Hanyang International Summer School which is an intensive program. The general overview ...
Week 2: Experiencing the Korean Culture
It’s the second week and I have met so many people from so many different cultures from all around the world. It is interesting how we are all raised in very different environments from across the country, yet we are here in South Korea with a common mission–to study abroad here and experience first handedly ...
How My First Week Went
Lovel Lee, ’25, is a Graphic Design major studying at Hanyang University this Summer 2023. Coming to Korea, I knew it would be an experience that I wanted to take full advantage of and my first week in Korea was most definitely packed full. As soon as we landed at 4:25am it was straight to ...
The Start of My Summer in Spain
¡Bienvenidos! If you are reading this, it might be safe to think that you are interested in studying abroad in Spain, or maybe you just enjoy reading about other students’ experiences. Either way, welcome to my blog! I am thrilled to be able to recount my experiences in Madrid in this blog, mostly because I ...
Navigating Visa Complications with Ease: Your Essential Guide to Studying Abroad as an International Student
Oyunbileg Bazar, ’25, is a Psychology major studying at the FIE London this Summer 2023. My initial reaction when I told my college friends about my choice for studying abroad was, “We’re already studying abroad!” Yes, it’s true, but being an international student and embarking on a study abroad program is exciting and rewarding. It ...
Things I Wish I Knew Before Studying Abroad
Lovel Lee, ’25, is a Graphic Design major studying at Hanyang University this Summer 2023. Some things I wish I knew was how humid the weather is during the summer in Korea. Even immediately after showering, you begin to sweat. I think its really important to bring clothes that are airy and also bring sandals ...
A Compilation of Culinary Culture Shocks
While it has been a delightful experience residing in the United States, particularly in Philadelphia, there have been moments when I felt like an outsider from another planet. One of the most intriguing aspects of cultural diversity is undoubtedly the culinary aspect. Most of the menus here list the amount of calories in each dish ...
The Art of Getting Lost
We live in a world where we know where we need to go, what we need to do, and how we can get to our destination in the quickest way possible. As a result, I was not used to and have never had fun getting lost in my home city of Philadelphia. However, I learned ...
From the Lion City to the City of Brotherly Love: How A Singaporean Found Lifelong Friends at Drexel
Moving across the globe can be a daunting experience, but for me, it was an opportunity to step out of my comfort zone and embark on a new adventure. Leaving behind the familiar sights and sounds of Singapore, I set my sights on Philadelphia, fondly known as the City of Brotherly Love. Little did I ...
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