Tag: travel
Culture Shock in England
After a few weeks studying at the University of Leeds, there are a couple experiences that have left me with culture shock. Culture shock is the uncertainty or disorientation a person feels when they are surrounded by an unfamiliar way of life and/or set of attitudes. I have listed some of the aspects of daily ...
Unpacking the Notes App: Reflections on my pre-departure to-do list
Please note that this is a retired Drexel study abroad program. To learn more about available programs, contact Drexel Global studyabroad@drexel.edu. When I submitted my application to study abroad in Brussels, I wasn’t just signing up for a semester of waffles and weekend trips. I was searching for answers. It sounds dramatic, I know. Nietzsche was ...
Fantastic Things and Where to Buy Them
Nia Lewis (’25) is a Communication major studying at the University of Aberdeen for Fall 2024. While creating a list of things to pack before arriving in Scotland, the thought of forgetting something essential made me extremely anxious. Since I am the type of person who waits until the last minute to prepare for a ...
Halloween in Aberdeen
Nia Lewis (’25) is a Communication major studying at the University of Aberdeen for Fall 2024. Admittedly, I am not a huge fan of Halloween. Growing up, I participated in the typical Halloween festivities and customs, but it’s not necessarily my favorite time of year. However, since I am on a mission to step out ...
Trading Daejeon’s Calm for Seoul’s Buzz: My Week in the Capital
Thanks to the Chuseok holiday, I was able to trade Daejeon’s laid-back vibe for a week of adventure in Seoul. With classes on hold for the holiday, I couldn’t resist the chance to explore the capital city at my own pace. Seoul is only a quick train ride away, but it feels like a whole ...
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 ...
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