Tag: travel
5 Things to Pack for Study Abroad in Seoul, South Korea
Kiki Lin, ’25, is a Computer Science major studying at Hanyang University this Summer 2023 After being in Korea for a month now, I have learned a thing or two on what are the essential things to bring to South Korea in the Summer. So here are 5 things I would recommend packing before you ...
A Journey Through Cultural Kaleidoscope: My London Culture Shock Experience
Staring out of the airplane window as the wheels touched down on London soil, I was engulfed in a whirlwind of excitement and apprehension. My study abroad adventure had begun, and I was about to embark on a transformative journey through the vibrant streets of London. Little did I know that this journey would be ...
Smart Packing: 3 Essentials to Bring and 3 Items to Leave for Your Study Abroad Adventure in London!
You’ve won the lottery: a study abroad experience in the breathtaking metropolis of London. Hold off on packing, though, because we’re going to impart some unconventional advice on what to pack and what to throw away. The call of London signals that it’s time to pack up! Pack these: Leave These Behind: You’re prepared for ...
Pura Vida Tales pt. 2: Weekend Adventures
For my final post, I wanted to conglomerate my weekend adventures aside from the cultural activities done with ICDS. Costa Rica is beyond amazing and has anything and everything for all people. Surfing, white water rafting, hot springs to name a few of things my friends and I were able to do while in country. ...
Things I Wish I Knew Before Studying Abroad in Korea
Kiki Lin, ’25, is a Computer Science major studying at Hanyang University this Summer 2023 Korea has been so fun! I have been going to many places that I’ve seen online for many months and seeing it in real life has been and is still so surreal. What I wanted to touch on here are ...
A Typical Day in the Life Studying in Seoul, South Korea
Kiki Lin, ’25, is a Computer Science major studying at Hanyang University this Summer 2023 I’ve been in Seoul, South Korea for roughly about 2 weeks now and have already done a week of schooling at Hanyang University. The program I’m doing is Hanyang International Summer School which is an intensive program. The general overview ...
Navigating Visa Complications with Ease: Your Essential Guide to Studying Abroad as an International Student
Oyunbileg Bazar, ’25, is a Psychology major studying at the FIE London this Summer 2023. My initial reaction when I told my college friends about my choice for studying abroad was, “We’re already studying abroad!” Yes, it’s true, but being an international student and embarking on a study abroad program is exciting and rewarding. It ...
Things I Wish I Knew Before Studying Abroad
Lovel Lee, ’25, is a Graphic Design major studying at Hanyang University this Summer 2023. Some things I wish I knew was how humid the weather is during the summer in Korea. Even immediately after showering, you begin to sweat. I think its really important to bring clothes that are airy and also bring sandals ...
A Compilation of Culinary Culture Shocks
While it has been a delightful experience residing in the United States, particularly in Philadelphia, there have been moments when I felt like an outsider from another planet. One of the most intriguing aspects of cultural diversity is undoubtedly the culinary aspect. Most of the menus here list the amount of calories in each dish ...
The Art of Getting Lost
We live in a world where we know where we need to go, what we need to do, and how we can get to our destination in the quickest way possible. As a result, I was not used to and have never had fun getting lost in my home city of Philadelphia. However, I learned ...
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