Written by Aiden Loya (University of Wisconsin, Madison), Student Correspondent for CET Taiwan, Fall 2024 What does one do when faced with a mountain of souvenirs to bring back to America? Right now, I’m tackling the challenge of fitting each item perfectly into my suitcase, ensuring nothing gets damaged and figuring out who else I can buy gifts … Read more
Have you ever tried to share something important, only for someone to steer the focus back to themselves? People who always make everything about them often display traits like self-centeredness, a craving for validation, and difficulty understanding others’ feelings. These traits reveal why they behave the way they do—and how it impacts those around them. … Read more
Have you ever been surrounded by people but felt completely disconnected? Or spent an evening alone and felt perfectly content? Being alone and feeling lonely are not the same. Loneliness is a sense of isolation, a longing for connection that isn’t fulfilled. But being alone—when embraced intentionally—can be a source of peace, creativity, and even … Read more
Hi from Monaco! I’m Dasha, a Finance exchange student at the International University of Monaco (IUM). Studying here is an incredible experience, but it comes with its fair share of surprises. Today, I’m taking you behind the scenes to share what a day at IUM really looks like. Studying abroad at the International University of … Read more
Hello everyone ! Like always, I hope you are doing amazing and will have a good time reading my adventures. For my part, midterms + tiredness have finally reached up to me and I have fallen a bit sick, but nothing a visit to the health center couldn’t fix (don’t worry, I have prescribed medication … Read more
While studying at the University of Leeds, I have lectures once a week for each module and seminars every other week. This leave me with two days of the week with no classes, so how do I spend my days off? 1 PM: Study With plans for later in the day, I decide to start … Read more
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 … Read more
Considering that the United States and England are both English speaking countries that are closely connected, I did not imagine their education system being very different. However, I quickly realized that the University of Leeds differs greatly from Drexel in both academics and extra curriculars. Courses In England, courses are called modules and a student’s … Read more
Studying in Monaco sounds glamorous, doesn’t it? When thinking about the city, you imagine luxury, yachts, and famous people. But there’s more to life in Monaco as a student. Here’s my honest opinion -based on personal experience – on what’s really true and what’s not about studying in this unique country. 1. You’ll Study with … Read more
Have you ever felt that your relationship might be teetering on the edge of monotony? Don’t worry—you’re not alone. It’s easy for relationships to fall into predictable patterns, and while comfort can be a beautiful thing, too much of it can lead to stagnation. As someone who has spent years exploring the nuances of love … Read more