Category: Term Abroad
Exploring Traditional Markets in South Korea: A Feast for the Senses
Bhavika Choudhary, ’28, is a Computer Science major studying at Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) this Fall 2024. South Korea’s traditional markets are a kaleidoscope of colors, sounds, and flavors that bring the country’s rich culture to life. For an exchange student like me, they became much more than just places to ...
Finals Week as an Exchange Student at SNU Business School: A 9 to 9 Day in My Life
Zhibek Azamat 27′ is Business Analytics and Marketing major currently studying at Seoul National University for Fall 2024! As an exchange student at Seoul National University (SNU) Business School, every day offers a mix of intense study sessions, cultural discovery, and small joys that make the experience unforgettable. During finals week, the stakes are even ...
Adventures in Ireland!
Nia Lewis (’25) is a Communication major studying at the University of Aberdeen for Fall 2024. One of the best things about studying in Aberdeen is that I have easy access to other countries that I’ve always wanted to visit; one of them being Ireland! A few weeks ago, my friends and I spent a ...
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 ...
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