Tag: travel
OH! D.C. HOW CHARMING YOU ARE!
December 14th, the day my butt got super sore after flying from Chile to America. Only three weeks before classes started at Drexel, enough time to immerse me in the mundane quintessential experience of being an ‘Almost… almost Washingtonian’… The first 24 hours were a charm. Once I landed at DCA, he was—a special person ...
Things I Wish I Knew Before Studying Abroad in Leeds
Studying abroad is filled with exciting adventures and personal growth. If I could go back in time, I would choose to study abroad every single time. But as with any big life decision, there are a few things I wish I had known beforehand to make the experience smoother. If you’re planning to study abroad, ...
It’s Time for a Doric Lesson!
Foo’re ye deein? This phrase is commonly used as a friendly way to say hello or to ask how someone is doing in the Scots dialect, Doric. Doric is one of Scotland’s official languages and it is an important part of Aberdeen’s regional culture. Although English is the main language spoken in Scotland, there are ...
Adventures in Ireland!
Nia Lewis (’25) is a Communication major studying at the University of Aberdeen for Fall 2024. One of the best things about studying in Aberdeen is that I have easy access to other countries that I’ve always wanted to visit; one of them being Ireland! A few weeks ago, my friends and I spent a ...
Insects, Student Films and Cannibal Forks?
Nia Lewis (’25) is a Communication major studying at the University of Aberdeen for Fall 2024. At the University of Aberdeen, the class structure and grading systems are both similar and different from what traditional American universities offer. The grading system here technically has 23 grades. The grading scale ranges from 20 (the highest) down ...
Surviving Flu Season Abroad
Nia Lewis (’25) is a Communication major studying at the University of Aberdeen for Fall 2024. What do you get when you combine events full of new people, unpredictable weather and new germs? The Freshers’ Flu! Many students, including myself, caught a cold within the first few weeks of being here, which is common. I ...
Making Friends in Aberdeen
Nia Lewis (’25) is a Communication major studying at the University of Aberdeen for Fall 2024. Before coming to Aberdeen, I knew that I would have to put in a bit more effort to get involved and make friends on campus since I am naturally a bit introverted. To my surprise, making friends was way ...
Happy Holidays from Scotland!
Nia Lewis (’25) is a Communication major studying at the University of Aberdeen for Fall 2024. Spending the holidays away from home can be difficult at times, but with all of the holiday cheer and festivities that happen in Scotland, it is easy for all of the holiday spirit to overpower the homesickness. The festivities ...
What Happened to the Nice Weather? Last Weeks of Phall in Philly
This week at Drexel was a mix of sweet treats, cozy vibes, and a little Philly magic, even if the weather wasn’t exactly on my side. Let’s start with Crumbl Cookies. If you haven’t heard of them, they’re basically TikTok famous, and everyone raves about how amazing they are. So naturally, I had to try ...
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 ...
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