A Compilation of Culinary Culture Shocks

 While it has been a delightful experience residing in the United States, particularly in Philadelphia, there have been moments when I felt like an outsider from another planet.  One of the most intriguing aspects of cultural diversity is undoubtedly the culinary aspect. Most of the menus here list the amount of calories in each dish ...

The Art of Getting Lost

We live in a world where we know where we need to go, what we need to do, and how we can get to our destination in the quickest way possible. As a result, I was not used to and have never had fun getting lost in my home city of Philadelphia. However, I learned ...

From the Lion City to the City of Brotherly Love: How A Singaporean Found Lifelong Friends at Drexel

Moving across the globe can be a daunting experience, but for me, it was an opportunity to step out of my comfort zone and embark on a new adventure. Leaving behind the familiar sights and sounds of Singapore, I set my sights on Philadelphia, fondly known as the City of Brotherly Love. Little did I ...

A reflection on my time abroad

Going on exchange is something I have dreamed about for years. I already knew way before university that I wanted to go, and I knew I wanted to experience the college culture in the U.S. Originally, I was supposed to go in the fall of 2020, but then covid-19 happen and that obviously spoiled my ...

The Discomfort Zone

I’m the type of person who likes to be in my comfort zone… and stay there. It is why I knew I had to go on exchange. I needed a change in my life – a chance to evolve (no, not like a pokémon). Surprising as it may seem, going out of your comfort zone ...

My Madrid Recommendations 🇪🇸

If you are planning to study abroad in Madrid, here are my best tips/ recommendations and advice. After living in Madrid for four months, I have a good sense of the city now. Madrid in my opnion is one of the safest and cleanest cities in Europe, and no matter how long you stay, you ...

Balancing Academics and Adventure:  How I Managed my Coursework while Exploring the U.S.

 Embarking on a journey to study in the United States is an exciting opportunity for international students like myself. As I delved into my academic pursuits, I was also determined to make the most of my time and explore the diverse landscapes and cultural treasures that the country has to offer. In this blog post, ...

Saying Goodbye

I am currently in my last week of my study abroad program feeling all sorts of emotions. I am looking forward to going back home, getting into routine and meeting friends and family, but at the same time I will miss my life in Madrid and all the new friends I’ve made here. For my ...

Spring Break in Italy – Florence, Lake Como and Venice

The second part of my Italy trip was in the Northern region of Italy. Between cities, I took the Italo Treno which is the intercity train in Italy. Although it was the beginning of April, northern Italy still felt very cold, but we still had a great rest of our spring break.  From Naples, I ...

NYC You See…

When I was 12 years old, I came to the U.S. for the first time with my family. We went to a lot of places such as San Francisco and Santa Barbara in California & New York City. My whole life I have known myself as being a person who is not a big fan ...