You don’t need to do this now The first and probably most fundamental thing I can recommend is to wait on any travel plans until you know the full extent of your course syllabi. I knew numerous people who had planned trips before they really understood their class schedule, special events related to the course, … Read more
When you take an entire class on storytelling and vivid descriptions, there is never a dull moment. This is exactly how I have felt for the past two weeks taking Travel Writing with Lola Akinmade Åkerström, a renowned author and photographer based in Stockholm teaches with DIS in the summers. Best said by Lola herself … Read more
In the early weeks of the Furniture Session, there was much focus on the design stage of our chairs. We did our sketches along with ideation, 1:1 drawings, a 1:1 cardboard model, before we finally began our technical drawings. The technical drawings are what hold all of our instructions for building the chair. As I … Read more
Hej from Copenhagen! My name is Ursula Vollmer and I am a rising junior at Barnard College of Columbia University in New York City. I will be spending Summer Session Two in Copenhagen and Session 3 in Stockholm. I just touched down in Denmark less than a week ago and I wanted to begin my … Read more
Transport The first thing I can recommend for you to do in Copenhagen is get a bike. You might be intimidated at first when you see rush hour bike traffic, but once you give biking a try, the city becomes far more accessible as a whole. Faster than walking, driving, or using the metro, biking … Read more
Japan is a fascinating destination for international students, offering a unique blend of traditional culture and cutting-edge technology. To study in Japan, you must navigate the visa application process. This comprehensive guide covers everything you need to know about obtaining a student visa for Japan, from the initial requirements to the final steps. 1. Introduction … Read more
To boost and inspire international students to pursue higher studies in the UK, the British Council and UK universities have introduced a GREAT Scholarship. This scholarship permits the chosen candidate to finish their postgraduate (taught) program at any of these universities. In this blog, let’s explore how GREAT scholarship can greatly help Indian students achieve … Read more
One Problem with uprooting your college life and moving into a completely foreign country is finding the feeling of belonging and family. For me, finding these feelings was mainly through finding familiar settings that I loved at Drexel. There were 2 extracurriculars that I loved the most at Drexel University, running student organization events, mainly … Read more
If you’ve been dreaming of studying in the UK, the University of Leicester offers an excellent opportunity! As one of the leading universities in the country, Leicester is now accepting applications for the September 2024 intake. Here’s everything you need to know about the application process and entry requirements. Why Choose the University of Leicester? … Read more
Disha Dhananjay ’26 is a Law major studying at Accademia Italiana in Florence, Italy this Summer 2024. Growing up in a South Asian household my life has always revolved around food and cooking. I have always been passionate about learning more about food from other cultures and trying as many new meals as possible! Food … Read more