Fall upon the East Coast

Fall has arrived and with it, many adventures and experiences that have made this season truly memorable so far. Here’s a glimpse into my fall scenes in Philadelphia. My fall journey began with a birthday celebration back again in New York City. It was a special one that I celebrated with friends from Hong Kong ...

An Afternoon in Center City: History, Mosaics, and Serendipity

My visit to Center City was prompted by a visa appointment at the Italian consulate, leaving me with four hours to explore the vibrant heart of Philadelphia. With the Liberty Bell on my must-see list and a yearning for historic architecture, I set off for an afternoon of discovery. As I stepped into Center City, ...

2-day escape from Philly

Hey there! So, I’m back from another week in Drexel and while we are all struggling with the beginning of midterms, I would like to sell you an idea about a weekend-long escape from Philly. And the place I’m talking about is Washington, D.C. This city became an essential part of my big US travel ...

Embracing Change and Exploring Philly

It has been a quick 3 weeks into the term and I can say that my transition into Drexel these past few weeks has been one roller-coaster ride and yet a truly eye-opening experience. This is an ever-evolving adventure and there’s no better proof of that than when you find yourself thousands of miles from ...

A Spontaneous Stroll: Discovering History and Beauty on the Locust Walk

Sometimes, the best adventures are the unplanned ones. On a sunny day with three hours to spare before my next class, I embarked on a spontaneous journey. The destination: the Locust Walk, a path that would take me from Drexel through University of Pennsylvania to the enchanting Woodland Cemetery. With an eagerness to explore botanical ...

5 Things to See When Visiting Galway

I have been in Galway for a month and a half now, and here’s a list of some must-sees and must-dos when visiting this beautiful city. 1. Galway City Museum The Galway City Museum is a lovely museum located in the heart of the city. It is a great place to go to learn about ...

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5 Things to See in London

I am Hari Lal, an exchange student at the University of Bristol in UK with major in Computer Science this Fall 2023. As an exchange student, London is a great city to explore. There is something for everyone, from history and culture to food and entertainment. Here are five things I recommend seeing: 1. Tower ...

5 Things You Must See in Sydney

Krishang Nair, ‘25,  is a Behavioral Economics major studying at UNSW Sydney this Fall 2023.  What’s the first thing you think of when you hear “Sydney?” The Opera House? The Harbour Bridge? Finding Nemo? You can watch Finding Nemo anywhere, but you can see the Opera House only in Sydney. The city of Sydney is ...

A Typical Day in the Life Studying in Madrid

Alexandra Goodin, ’25, is a Psychology major and Spanish minor studying at Nebrija University this Fall 2023. Good morning! It’s a beautiful Wednesday morning in Madrid, and we are getting ready to go to school. My university here doesn´t have class on Fridays, and Thursday this week was a holiday, so it was the last ...

First Breaths in Sydney

Krishang Nair, ‘25,  is a Behavioral Economics major studying at UNSW Sydney this Fall 2023.  That first breath out of the airport was overwhelming. I wished for it back in Philly when I was first applying for the program, I longed for it whilst packing, and I craved it once the scratch of the airplane ...