Tag: travel
Return to the Big Apple
Part of a small reason why I chose Philadelphia as the destination for my study abroad, was because of its proximity to other major cities on the east coast like New York City and Washington D.C.. NYC being just an hour and 30 minutes train ride away from Philly makes it so convenient to keep ...
Rocky Steps to Diwali
My week started off with my first ever ice hockey match. My friends and I watched an intense game between New York University and Drexel at the Class of 1923 arena on Penn’s campus. This was an interesting sport and was a lot more intense than I had imagined. There were two games, one happened ...
Navigating Midterms, Halloween, and Cold Weather at Drexel
Life at Drexel University has been a whirlwind of excitement, mixed with a dash of intense academic challenges from the quarter system. As midterms, assignments and projects piled up, I found myself seeking moments of relaxation and adventure amidst the academic hustle. It is also surprisingly the halfway mark of my journey here and I ...
Home away from home in Toronto
I recently embarked on a memorable journey to Toronto, Canada, over the long weekend in celebration of Indigenous Peoples Day. This trip was a special one as it marked my first visit to my dad’s side of the family in Toronto since meeting them when they came to Hong Kong several times when I was ...
Embracing Change and Exploring Philly
It has been a quick 3 weeks into the term and I can say that my transition into Drexel these past few weeks has been one roller-coaster ride and yet a truly eye-opening experience. This is an ever-evolving adventure and there’s no better proof of that than when you find yourself thousands of miles from ...
Navigating Philly with SEPTA
My introduction to SEPTA, Philadelphia’s public transportation system, was through a family member who worked there. It didn’t take long for me to appreciate the convenience of SEPTA, especially the Regional Railways. The one-hour train ride from Newark, Delaware to 30th Street Station soon became an integral part of my daily routine. Initially, I was ...
From the Vibrancy of Hong Kong to the Movie Sets of the USA
As my journey as an exchange student from Hong Kong began I travelled around the US for a couple of weeks before reaching Philadelphia. My first destination in the United States was the vibrant city of Los Angeles. The transition from the bustling streets of Hong Kong to the car-centric lifestyle of Los Angeles was ...
My Final Days in South Korea and Reflection
My study abroad at Hanyang University in Seoul, South Korea has ended. The experiences during the 4 weeks I was there are probably going to be remembered throughout my lifetime. The people I’ve met, the food we all shared together, the activities and adventures we went on, these are stories to bring home. One of ...
Broadening Horizons: How British Contemporary Broadcasting Class Took Me on an Academic Adventure
My fellow explorers of knowledge! Picture this: you’re sitting in a university classroom, caffeinated beverage in hand, expecting a regular academic journey. But wait, what’s this? A class on British Contemporary Broadcasting? Buckle up, because this is no ordinary ride. Join me on an adventure through pixels and airwaves as we dive into how this ...
From Philly to Seoul: Embracing Everyday Contrasts
Kiki Lin, ’25, is a Computer Science major studying at Hanyang University this Summer 2023 While living in South Korea, I have noticed a few things about the day-to-day life and their systems that I really like compared to the United States and I am here to share them! I think these will vary from ...
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