Category: Term Abroad
November starting off with a cold…
Hey there! This week has been a bit different for me as I’ve been dealing with a cold, so I haven’t been able to get out and explore Philadelphia like usual. Staying indoors wasn’t my original plan, especially with so much happening around the city, but it’s given me a chance to slow down and ...
Student Budgeting Tips in One of the World’s Most Expensive Countries
Studying in Monaco is a dream come true, but living in one of the world’s most luxurious destinations comes with a big price tag. As a student at the International University of Monaco (IUM), managing your budget is very important. But with this tips, that I’m going to share with you, you can enjoy the ...
American and other foods experimentations
Hello everyone !! I hope everything is going well on your side. Those last few days have been… eventful to say the least. Not only did I get to experience a typical American Halloween, but I also lived through what I consider to be a historic American election. This serves as a reminder that a ...
Monaco Education System Shocks: What to Expect When Studying at IUM
Hi from Monaco! I’m Dasha, a Finance exchange student at the International University of Monaco (IUM). Studying here is an incredible experience, but it comes with its fair share of surprises. Today, I’m taking you behind the scenes to share what a day at IUM really looks like. Studying abroad at the International University of ...
Studying when your friends are visiting
Hello everyone ! Like always, I hope you are doing amazing and will have a good time reading my adventures. For my part, midterms + tiredness have finally reached up to me and I have fallen a bit sick, but nothing a visit to the health center couldn’t fix (don’t worry, I have prescribed medication ...
A Day Off in Leeds
While studying at the University of Leeds, I have lectures once a week for each module and seminars every other week. This leave me with two days of the week with no classes, so how do I spend my days off? 1 PM: Study With plans for later in the day, I decide to start ...
Culture Shock in England
After a few weeks studying at the University of Leeds, there are a couple experiences that have left me with culture shock. Culture shock is the uncertainty or disorientation a person feels when they are surrounded by an unfamiliar way of life and/or set of attitudes. I have listed some of the aspects of daily ...
Drexel vs Leeds
Considering that the United States and England are both English speaking countries that are closely connected, I did not imagine their education system being very different. However, I quickly realized that the University of Leeds differs greatly from Drexel in both academics and extra curriculars. Courses In England, courses are called modules and a student’s ...
5 Truths and 5 Myths About Studying in Monaco
Studying in Monaco sounds glamorous, doesn’t it? When thinking about the city, you imagine luxury, yachts, and famous people. But there’s more to life in Monaco as a student. Here’s my honest opinion -based on personal experience – on what’s really true and what’s not about studying in this unique country. 1. You’ll Study with ...
Unpacking the Notes App: Reflections on my pre-departure to-do list
Please note that this is a retired Drexel study abroad program. To learn more about available programs, contact Drexel Global studyabroad@drexel.edu. When I submitted my application to study abroad in Brussels, I wasn’t just signing up for a semester of waffles and weekend trips. I was searching for answers. It sounds dramatic, I know. Nietzsche was ...
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