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November starting off with a cold…
Hey there! This week has been a bit different for me as I’ve been dealing with a cold, so I haven’t been able to get out and explore Philadelphia like usual. Staying indoors wasn’t my original plan, especially with so much happening around the city, but it’s given me a chance to slow down and ...
Midterms Week at Drexel
Wow, what a week it’s been! As an exchange student from Monaco at Drexel University, I’ve been loving my time in Philadelphia, but midterm week really took a toll on me. Leading up to the midterms, the campus vibe changed completely. Everywhere I looked, students were buried in textbooks or gathered in study groups, trying ...
Exchange Student Tips: What to bring and leave home when you’re moving abroad
Hey future exchange student! If you’re anything like me, the idea of packing for your adventure in the US is both exciting and terrifying. Don’t worry, though, I’ve got your back with a simple guide on what to bring and what you can totally leave behind. Think of this as the ultimate packing list, with ...
Exploring the Windy City: A Weekend Adventure in Chicago
This week marked an exciting milestone for me as an incoming exchange student at Drexel University – my first trip with my roommates, and what a trip it was! Late Thursday night, we boarded a flight bound for the vibrant city of Chicago, Illinois. The excitement was tangible, and I couldn’t wait to delve into ...
A reflection on my past two months in Philly
It is the final week of Winter Term. This is going to be my last blog entry, and I feel like it is a good time to do some review and reflection on my two and a half months in Drexel. As a medical student, I did not have the chance to learn things outside ...
An Italian in Philly: Basketball games for dummies
It might sound weird to some of you but I’ve never been to a basketball game, like, ever. To be fair, I haven’t been to any sports game at all. Even when I was in Italy, sports games were never on my to-do list. Coming to the US, however, I knew I had to watch ...
Leaving (*gasp*) Before The Quarter is Over..
Please note that this is a retired Drexel study abroad program. To learn more about available programs, contact Drexel Global studyabroad@drexel.edu. If you’re like me and have decided to go on a study abroad trip that begins before the quarter and finals are over, do not fret! (That means you Dublin + Amman students!) IT. IS. ...
Bienvenue à Lyon!
Please note that this is a retired Drexel study abroad program. To learn more about available programs, contact Drexel Global studyabroad@drexel.edu. The instructions were simple. Exit the Lyon Saint-Exupéry airport, find the Rhône-Express train, and get off at the Part-Dieu stop. Charlotte, my French friend, had explained it all to me. “I will be waiting for ...
Drexel Passport Day
Please note that this is a retired Drexel study abroad program. To learn more about available programs, contact Drexel Global studyabroad@drexel.edu. Attend Study Abroad 101 session Apply for study abroad through Drexel Apply for study abroad through CIEE Submit personal statement Submit letters of recommendation Get course approvals Obtain Passport Obtain long-stay visa Purchase plane ticket ...
Saved By The Bell, Vale?
Please note that this is a retired Drexel study abroad program. To learn more about available programs, contact Drexel Global studyabroad@drexel.edu. “BUENOS DIA CHICOS Y CHICAS!” my teacher hollers as she enters the rooms. Another day, another class and yet I don’t mind sitting through 4 hours of Spanish. My teachers make class exciting and informative. ...
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