Tag: history
Spring Break Travels
Hi! I’m Kelly Jones, and I study Materials Science and Engineering. I’m on exchange at Denmark Technical University (DTU), which is just outside of Copenhagen. This past weekend, I took a trip with my friends from DTU and went to Berlin! It is Easter break at our university, so we planned a group trip. After ...
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 ...
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, ...
Last Week – Trip to DC
The last week of Winter term is coming, with some final school work to be done. Though it is a busy season of the year for many students, I decided to give myself some quality time to relax and enjoy the beauty of early spring; a trip to Washington DC! Because it was an impromptu ...
My classes in Drexel and MLK day
It was officially the second week of classes, and so far, everything has been going great. I have finally recovered from my frustrating jet lag and got the energy to hit the gym for the first time at Drexel! My mood always gets better after a good sweat. One thing that I wanted to talk ...
History Right Beneath Your Feet (Literally!)
Dublin in Irish is known as Baile Átha Cliath, coming from the old Irish settlement name Áth Cliath – which means ‘Hurdled Fort’. The history of this city dates back to over a millennium ago, and it is crazy to compare the timeline of events in this one city to the timeline of any American ...
El Ultimo Viaje: La Lucha Sin Fin
Please note that this is a retired Drexel study abroad program. To learn more about available programs, contact Drexel Global studyabroad@drexel.edu. This past weekend, ICDS coordinated our last program trip together with the Sustainable Development and Social Justice students. We visited Finca la Lucha, a community where Jose Figueres Ferrer- more commonly called Don Pepe by ...
Hogwarts and Very Old Books
On Tuesday, me and my peers had the once in a lifetime chance to see some extremely old books. Courtesy of the University of Reading, we were able to view books from the 18th and 19th century. These books contained original typographic forms from these years, leading us to understand how they evolved and developed ...
Reflection on My Time Abroad in Florence
My time studying in Florence, Italy, has been truly incredible, and I have seen and experienced so much, not only in Italy but in countries across Europe. I could not have hoped for or imagined a better semester. Although it is difficult to say in words all the things that I learned, I think it ...
Day Trip to Lucerne, Switzerland
For my second day in Switzerland, we took a day trip from Zurich to the city of Lucern, only about an hour by train from Zurich Central Station (HB). The tickets were about $27 each way, no train transfers necessary, and be arrived before we knew it! With no real plan, we wandered around the ...
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