Tag: study abroad
Progress Update on Learning a Third Language
The words I never thought I would be saying, “我不会说中文“ which directly translates to “I can’t speak Chinese”. The national language in Hong Kong is Cantonese, which if I had planned 6 years ago, I could have started learning it since high school. Unfortunately, I did not, which led me to begin learning Mandarin Chinese ...
Progress update on learning a second language
While in Costa Rica, I’ve been speaking a lot of Spanish. Although it wasn’t required to know and come to this program, it’s definitely helpful. When communicating with locals and trying to create new relationships, it goes a long way. Also, since all the students in this program live with host families, we’re able to ...
5 Things to Pack for Study Abroad / 5 Things to Leave at Home
Embarking on a study abroad journey in Costa Rica promises an enriching experience filled with cultural immersion, academic growth, and best of all, unforgettable adventures. When preparing for this exciting chapter, it’s crucial to pack wisely, ensuring you have everything you need while leaving unnecessary items behind. Here’s a guide to five essential items to ...
How I Celebrated Lunar New Year in Hong Kong
The Lunar New Year festivities began promptly New Years Eve on Friday February 9th. Hong Kong University(HKU) closed early due to the holiday, so I only had my morning class. After class, a couple friends and I headed over to a place near HKU to grab lunch and get some gifts for Andy’s family for ...
5 New Foods I Have Tried and Where I Tried Them
From the moment I landed in Hong Kong there have been a variety of foods that I have been privileged to try. Below is just a small list of what I’ve eaten so far that’ve resonated deeply with me! January 7th: In an unplanned decision to explore Causeway Bay – a very populated area for ...
A Typical Day in the Life Studying in Hong Kong.
Most of my mornings start off with the most important question: “Should I take the bus or the MTR today?” If you’re a commuting student, or at least live in a dormitory half an hour away from school, this is the most important question of the day. On this day, the answer was the bus. ...
The Story Of When I Was Adopted by a Girl Named Andy and Her Mom, Angel
When I first arrived in Hong Kong, I had the typical travel side effects: extreme tiredness from jet lag and extreme hunger because my stomach was on a different eating schedule. While managing through those, a couple days later I ended up with a cold meaning I had to stay in, until I finally stepped ...
Head In the Clouds
Arriving in Costa Rica was a complete weather and environment change from Philadelphia; the warm weather and strong sun rays could never match the wintertime in Philly. Costa Rica is currently in its dry season, which means it’s their summertime! The dry season takes place from December to April, which offers clearer skies and sunnier ...
Last Goodbyes
As I find myself at the end of this exchange semester, it’s impossible not to reflect on the journey that led me to Philadelphia, which was never really on my mind until earlier in April this year. Comparing the version of myself pre-Philly to the one now brings a myriad of differences, yet the same ...
Final few weeks down
Coming back from the road trip was a whirlwind of deadlines, tests, and the finals approaching. Despite this, I was not going to get that completely in my way for my final month at Drexel. A lot still happened, from basketball games to concerts and visiting new food spots in town, just spending quality time ...
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