Making Friends in Aberdeen

Nia Lewis (’25) is a Communication major studying at the University of Aberdeen for Fall 2024.  Before coming to Aberdeen, I knew that I would have to put in a bit more effort to get involved and make friends on campus since I am naturally a bit introverted. To my surprise, making friends was way ...

Happy Holidays from Scotland!

Nia Lewis (’25) is a Communication major studying at the University of Aberdeen for Fall 2024.  Spending the holidays away from home can be difficult at times, but with all of the holiday cheer and festivities that happen in Scotland, it is easy for all of the holiday spirit to overpower the homesickness. The festivities ...

My First Thanksgiving

As an exchange student, I’ve spent a lot of time hearing about American holidays, but Thanksgiving was one I didn’t fully understand until I experienced it for myself. It always seemed like an excuse to eat too much turkey and maybe watch football, but now I know it’s so much more. This year, I had ...

Day trip to Suwon!

Zhibek Azamat 27′ is Business Analytics and Marketing major currently studying at Seoul National University for Fall 2024! Travelers coming to South Korea often immediately book tickets for Jeju Island, Busan, or plan a stay in Seoul. However, if you’re a budget-conscious tourist looking to explore other parts of the country, consider a day trip ...

It’s Time: The German Christmas Market in Philly is Open!

As an exchange student at Drexel, I’ve discovered so many cool things about Philly, but nothing tops the vibe of the holidays here. And now, it’s officially the best time of the year because the German Christmas Market at LOVE Park is open! This market isn’t just a place to grab food or shop. It’s ...

Let me tell you about Communications class at SNU

Zhibek Azamat 27′ is Business Analytics and Marketing major currently studying at Seoul National University for Fall 2024! Hello everyone! With 13 weeks and 2 more, I am almost wrapping up my semester abroad in Seoul. It is crazy to think about those past three months full of sleepless nights, new sites, and daily kimchi ...

The Korean kimchi-making class turned out to be a whole retreat!

Zhibek Azamat 27′ is Business Analytics and Marketing major currently studying at Seoul National University for Fall 2024! November in Seoul had many plans for me, but making kimchi wasn’t one of them—until one evening when my friend told me she had been offered a spot in a kimchi-making class, complete with a “plus one” ...

What Happened to the Nice Weather? Last Weeks of Phall in Philly

This week at Drexel was a mix of sweet treats, cozy vibes, and a little Philly magic, even if the weather wasn’t exactly on my side. Let’s start with Crumbl Cookies. If you haven’t heard of them, they’re basically TikTok famous, and everyone raves about how amazing they are. So naturally, I had to try ...

Bridges, Parks, and Domino’s: my Philly Adventure

As an international student from Monaco spending a quarter at Drexel University, every week feels like a new adventure. This past week was no exception, filled with new experiences, local traditions, and little moments of joy that make Philadelphia feel more like home. This week I tried Domino’s for the very first time. Growing up ...

Thanksgiving !!!

Hello everyone, How have your respective weeks been?  I know I promised you a Parisian insider guide last week, but something came to my mind this week and I could not wait to share it with you. And fear not, it has to do with French culture too! (Yes this is still part of the ...