Tag: culture
Halloween in Aberdeen
Nia Lewis (’25) is a Communication major studying at the University of Aberdeen for Fall 2024. Admittedly, I am not a huge fan of Halloween. Growing up, I participated in the typical Halloween festivities and customs, but it’s not necessarily my favorite time of year. However, since I am on a mission to step out ...
Phall in Philly
Hi everyone! I can’t believe how fast time is flying here in Philadelphia. As an exchange student from Monaco, I’m still getting used to everything – from the big city life to the crisp fall weather. It’s been such an adventure, and this past week was no exception! On Saturday, I decided to take a ...
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 ...
How I Spent My Weekends in Spain:
My experience studying for the month in Spain was lustrous! It felt so great to explore and adventure a new city and country. During my first weekend, I decided to explore Madrid and acclimate to classes and new friends. I wanted to immerse myself in the culture and history of the new city. One thing ...
A Day in the Life in Madrid
A typical day in my life living in Madrid for the month of July includes robust and fulfilling days. My day first starts around 9AM, I check the weather for the day, even though it’s pretty much the same every day in the summer. The weather was always sunny and very hot at around 98 ...
Culture Shock in Madrid
Here are a few accounts of some of my first-hand, unfamiliar and shocking experiences while abroad in Madrid, Spain.
Activities in Seoul Your Soul Wants, That Your Sole Wouldn’t
The large city of Seoul boasts countless memorable activities, but I will talk about the ones I’ve experienced and would recommend to anyone visiting! However, before I begin, I want to introduce SNU Buddy. SNU Buddy is a program that matches 2-3 exchange students to Korean students in the Buddy Program. The organization has around ...
My Essential Philly’s Must-See List
This week, I truly embraced the tourist experience! I realized that I had been putting off visiting some of Philadelphia’s essential destinations for too long, prompting me to delve deeper into exploring the city. Here, I share my top five must-visit destinations that every newcomer to Philadelphia should experience at least once. 1. Independence National ...
5 Things You Must See When Visiting Hong Kong
1.Tian Tan Buddha aka Big Buddha When visiting Hong Kong, I think one of the must visit places would be Big Buddha. Surrounded by small villages and hiking trails, the Big Buddha is much more than a tourist attraction. Inside the Buddha, there is memorials for people that have previously passed, a sacred place for ...
Our Trip to Sai Kung and Playing Mahjong
As we set sail to explore the wonders that Hong Kong had to offer, naturally we had to recruit locals to lead the way. Mags, Tony, Ethan, Andy, and I set off to meet up with Andy’s grandparents to eat breakfast at a local Fairwood, where we would later depart to Sai Kung by minibus. ...
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