Category: Spring 2024
It’s the Climb: Finding My Direction
Nia Lewis (’25) is a Communication major studying at the University of Aberdeen for Fall 2024. Anxiously awaiting takeoff, I attempt the impossible task of finding my AirPods case that made its way to the bottom of my over-packed carry-on. I panic while frantically removing everything in my bag with no sign of that stupid ...
Culture Shock in Madrid
Here are a few accounts of some of my first-hand, unfamiliar and shocking experiences while abroad in Madrid, Spain.
5 Things to Pack or Leave At-Home for Study Abroad
5 Things to Pack and Leave for Study Abroad
A day in the life studying in Florence, Italy!
Disha Dhananjay ’26 is a Law major studying at Accademia Italiana in Florence, Italy this Summer 2024. Here is a glimpse into an average day studying abroad in Florence Italy! 8:00 AM – My alarm is typically always set for 8 and we have to be in class by 9:30AM. Breakfast is usually a quick ...
10 Things I Wish I Knew Before Studying Abroad
Johanna Jarvis, Class of ’27, is a Graphic Design major studying at Tamagawa University this Spring/Summer 2024. As the trip comes to a close, after experiencing all the fun I had and lessons I’ve learned, I wanted to dedicate my last post to some reflections and words of advice to those wondering! My intent isn’t ...
The Finale: Made to Connect
It’s over. My exchange at SNU is over, and I could not be more thankful for the connections I made along the way. An accomplishment I did not expect to achieve coming into this exchange program was creating a global network of intellectuals who all have immense potential. Through the courses I took, the events ...
Celebrating the Hong Kong Establishment Day With a BBQ!
One reason why I chose to go to Hong Kong for my study abroad was due to my exposure from my Chinese class back at Drexel where I had to do research regarding a region of China of my choice to which I chose Hong Kong. Hong Kong fascinated me because despite it being a ...
The Art of Religion: How Italy’s Catholic roots have impacted my view on religion.
Please note that this is a retired Drexel study abroad program. To learn more about available programs, contact Drexel Global studyabroad@drexel.edu. Disha Dhananjay ’26 is a Law major studying at Accademia Italiana in Florence, Italy this Summer 2024. Religion is complicated. At least for me it always has been. I grew up in a Hindu household, ...
The Little Things in Barcelona I Took for Granted
Now that my study abroad has concluded in Barcelona, I found myself taking the time to reflect black on my experiences. As I shuffle through my memory, one interesting topic that came up was the things that I took for granted in Barcelona because I was so used to it, throughout the course of the ...
Navigating Hong Kong With the MTR and the Octopus Card
Hello everyone, I am back again with my blog post from Hong Kong. This week, I want to talk about the public transit system of Hong Kong, the MTR (Mass Transit Railway), and the Octopus Card. The MTR and the Octopus Card are both super useful, and understanding how to utilize them will make your ...
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