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Category: Locations

To homestay or not to homestay?

Here in Paris, you have 2 primary housing options: living in a homestay or living at St. John’s University’s dormitory. From what I’ve seen...
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My professors actually look like me…?

Unlike the many exchange students I’ve met in Singapore, who often tell me about how conspicuous they feel in their classes, I’m happy to...
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“How was South Africa?”

As I reflect on this spring quarter and even my first blog post, it’s becoming clear that this experience did indeed change me in...
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Midterm Wake-Up Call

Midterm season in Milan is finally over and what a wake up call it truly was. Classes at Bocconi are very comparable to Northwestern...
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arrivederci America!

I have always been obsessed with Italy and it’s culture and have always had a deep connection to Italian culture and arts. For these...
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Saudade

Saudade “is a deep emotional state of nostalgic or profound melancholic longing for an absent something or someone that one loves. Moreover, it often carries...
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A beautiful city built by kind people

The more I live and learn about Singapore, the more I believe that it was built by kind people. By that I am referring to...
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The time is running out, but Berlin is getting better and better!

Hello guys! I can’t believe there is only one week left of Humboldt classes. I am taking a class about urban development and so...
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(Almost) Lost in Paris

Last weekend, I got lost. I decided to take a trip to Versailles to see the palace. After spending two hours marveling at the...
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Take the Time

One thing that has been interesting about being abroad is seeing how it is really up to you to define your priorities — want...
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