Life, post london
Posted January 4, 2017
Leaving from London was very difficult. It was not only difficult to leave the vibrant, somewhat posh, and active city, it was difficult to...Category: Exchanges
Looking Back at Singapore
Posted January 3, 2017
Studying abroad in Singapore has been a journey like no other. I think that studying abroad has been beneficial both for my personal growth...
Traveling and Site Visits
Posted December 30, 2016
One of the things, if not the thing, everyone most looks forward to when studying abroad is traveling. And trust me, you can get...
我看不懂汉字(I see, but don’t understand Chinese characters.)
Posted December 20, 2016
When I first landed in Hong Kong, only of the most striking features of the new city-scape was, naturally, that Chinese characters were everywhere....
Reflection
Posted December 19, 2016
Upon reflecting on my experiences in Singapore, I came to realize that I have grown, both personally and professionally. I came to Singapore with...
Registration at UCL
Posted December 15, 2016
Forget everything you know about registration at Northwestern. The process for registering for classes at University College London (UCL) is completely different. Enrollment appointment,...
Singaporean Diversity and Politics
Posted December 15, 2016
A mosque in Singapore ^ I think if there’s one striking difference between the US and Singapore- it’s the diversity that’s here. Everywhere you...
Finals culture
Posted December 15, 2016
Singapore is culturally known as one that has extreme focus on academics and grades. Therefore, it is no surprise that around finals week, the...
The Beginning of the End
Posted December 10, 2016
Finishing up my semester in Singapore is such a bittersweet feeling. It feels like I just arrived off the plane with my giant luggage...
Elevator and escalator etiquette
Posted November 15, 2016
If you want to stand on an escalator, be sure to stand on the right. If you wish to walk up or down the...