Category: Winter 2023
Regional History
When I first arrived in Montevideo, I was perplexed by the ethnic makeup of this place every single day. I thought that coming to South America I would be met with strong cultural ties to native ancestry through the art they make, through the food they eat, the plants that grow, simply the way of ...
Things to Pack for the UK
Embarking on a UK exchange program from the United States is an exciting and enriching experience, but proper preparation is crucial to make the most of your time abroad. Here are five essential items to include in your packing list, ensuring a smooth and enjoyable stay in the UK. Travel Adaptor: First and foremost, a ...
Things I wish I had known before studying abroad
Krishang Nair, ‘25, is a Behavioral Economics major studying at UNSW Sydney this Fall 2023. I think of studying abroad as a side quest, a break from the main story where the hero goes through some important character development. Development that will allow them to tackle their problems better than they previously could. During my ...
Spanish Check
Spanish has been such a struggle for me coming to Uruguay. It has really been the biggest hurdle I have had to cross since I have been here; at the beginning of my trip I felt myself pulling away and letting my poor language skills hold me back a lot. I had a lot of ...
A Typical Day in the Life of A Student Studying Abroad in Rome, Italy
Ciao Drexel! Welcome to the fourth blog post recounting my time studying abroad in the marvelous city of Rome, Italy. Today I’m going to be taking you through a day in my life at the American University of Rome! Everyday looks different while studying abroad, but this is a typical Tuesday in my life! 9:00AM ...
“Culture Shock”
When people talk about culture shock there is often so much underlying fear. People are afraid of the unknown and afraid of being uncomfortable. When you travel nearly everything is new, things you don’t even think twice about are morphed and unidentifiable to you; this can be scary. To a certain extent, you must not ...
Inside Philly (part 2)
Hi there! The 7th week of study is coming to an end, “it’s the most wonderful time of the year” vibes are slowly kicking in and here we are again with a new blog. This time I would love to extend my story about Philadelphia, where to go and what to see in this city. ...
Benefits of studying at LeBow Business (not about Starbucks in the building)
Hi everyone! And welcome back to our weekly gathering. I still remember how official and bureaucratic last blog was and today I’m keeping my word by presenting you a new entertaining story from my Drexel College – LeBow Business. And as it stated in the title, it’s not going to be about the well-known coffee ...
5 Things to Pack and 5 Things to Ditch
The most important (and difficult) thing to think about when packing is what do I really need. If theres something you think you really need or you can’t live without for the duration of your stay but you can’t make space, there is always something you can remove because realistically you can, and will, buy ...
5 of the Best Dishes I’ve Tried in Italy
Ciao Drexel! Welcome to week 3 of me recounting my time studying abroad in Rome, Italy. The cuisine in Italy is something I was highly anticipating during my 4 month stay. I can safely say that I have not been disappointed in the slightest. It’s hard to narrow this list to only 5 favorites. During ...
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