Through the Lens: Finland

Many have asked me, “What camera do you use? What are the specs?” when they come across the pictures I had taken, and I would answer, “Uhh, it’s Fujifilm X-A2.” I am someone who...

Traveling to Khon Kaen after final exam

After the final exam. I decided to travel to Khon Kaen (Northern Region Of Thailand). When we think of going Thailand, we always go places like Bangkok, Phuket, Krabi and Hat Yai. I never...

Traveling to Yangon before exam

Yes, I decided to travel to Yangon before exam week. In fact, I went to the airport straight after my final project presentation, worried that I will miss my flight. Tip: Please try to reach...

National Taiwan University 2019 Week 1: Adding/Dropping courses

School has started and it is now the add-drop period! The add/drop period lasts for 2 weeks. During this time, you can attend all the classes you want (provided your schedule allows for it),...

GEXP (POSTECH, Korea) Week 6 – Daegu

This week, we make our way to Daegu. Daegu is the 4th largest city in Korea. We went to a Korean traditional medicine museum. It is very similar to the concepts, methods, treatments and...

Week 4 – Hanyang Festival – Rachios

  Fun-filled 3 days of festival in Hanyang to celebrate their 80th year with food,games & concert at night. Heard from my Korean buddy that Rachios is held twice every year (Summer & Fall) and...

Week 3: Bracing for Typhoon Mangkhut

On 16th September 2018, Typhoon Mangkhut slams into Hong Kong. The Hong Kong Observatory issued typhoon signal 10 which was the highest warning level. Prior to the arrival of the storm, warnings were issued to...

GEXP National Taiwan University 2019 – Abandoned Leprosy Sanatorium

Background: Losheng Sanatorium is the first leprosy hospital and public sanatorium for lepers constructed in 1930s during the Japanese colonial period in Xinzhuang District, New Taipei City. Leprosy is an infectious disease that causes severe,...

Week 1 Waterlooooo!

Well it has been a long time coming but we’re finally all here in Waterloo (Bryan, Sam, Qiao Rui and I) and have experienced a taste of orientation and our lessons for the term!...

South Korea, Seoul Part IV: Uni festivals, concerts and friendships formed at Hanyang University

The final month in Seoul Hanyang University Festival: RACHIOS An integral part of a university student's life in South Korea is the university festival culture. Universities in South Korea often have festivals where booths are set...

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