Tag: study abroad
Monaco Life. Is it real?
Hi everyone, and welcome to my weekly blog as an exchange student in Monaco, the country of billionaires! My name is Dasha, and I’m excited to share this journey with you all. I’m from Kazakhstan and currently studying business analytics and finance, though at IUM, I’m focusing more on finance. This isn’t my first time ...
I thought, I’d escape culture shock…
Zhibek Azamat 27′ is Business Analytics and Marketing double major currently studying at Seoul National University for Fall 2024! As a person who experienced culture shock multiple times since the age of 15, I thought, I would easily blend in to Korean society within first 48 hours. Oh well, I overestimated my skills! Today, I ...
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 ...
Experiences Are Multiplicative: How Brussels Became Part of My Story
Please note that this is a retired Drexel study abroad program. To learn more about available programs, contact Drexel Global studyabroad@drexel.edu. Last Fall, I took on the escapade of a lifetime: studying abroad at Sciences Po in Paris. Paris was everything I had dreamed it to be in my first-grade French class. I found a home ...
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 ...
What were my classes like at Nebrija University?
My academic experience taking a four-week intensive course at University of Nebrija was nothing short of amazing. While in Madrid, I had the opportunity of to take two business classes: International Business and International Trade Marketing. My International Business class was different than any international business class I have taken before. It had a strong ...
Culture Shock in Madrid
Here are a few accounts of some of my first-hand, unfamiliar and shocking experiences while abroad in Madrid, Spain.
5 Things to Pack or Leave At-Home for Study Abroad
5 Things to Pack and Leave for Study Abroad
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