Walking around the East of the States
I have had the opportunity to visit several amazing places in the United States, and four that stand out in my mind are Shenandoah, Boston, New York, and Rhode Island. Words can not beat...
A better Ballroom Dancer
Before embarking on the GEXP, I was a novice ballroom dancer who started dancing about a year. Doing ballroom dancing was never on my bucket list. However, thanks to my friend I began to...
GEXP Fall 2022 Aalto University – World’s Happiest Country
With two whole months where the sun never rises above the horizon and temperatures that can fall 20 degrees below zero, Finland is the happiest country in the world for the fifth year in...
Places to go in Maryland
The UMD campus is nice and all, but I flew half the globe to visit this place, I have to go out exploring.
Here are some places I find nice.
Still in College Park
Vigilante Coffee
Nice place...
A!: Night Out at Linnanmaki’s Carnival of Lights Festival
Moi! Did you know that there are actually five seasons in Finland? They are Spring, Summer, Autumn, Darkness, and Winter.
🌑 Welcome to Darkness!
While the transition from summer to autumn is marked by vibrant, falling...
The Guide to the Forbidden Arts – Part 1
Are you looking to use an exchange for a relaxing semester away from home? Are you looking for an easy GPA booster via a pass/fail term? Are you looking to "broaden your horizons by...
UMD Stuff to Know & Impressions
Terps get perks.
But there are some things that Terps must know in UMD.
Also some things in UMD really made a good impression.
Events
First-Look Fair : Sports, Clubs and Societies
This day is where clubs set up...
Finding Testudo
Behold, the mighty Testudo! Testudo is the mascot of the University of Maryland. It is a diamondback terrapin, and students in UMD are affectionately called Terps, short for terrapins. The official battle cry of...
GEXP to Finland #1
I am currently on my last week of exchange here and am feeling very bittersweet. On one hand, I'm very happy to be going back home and spending the holidays with my family after...
GEXP Fall 2022 Aalto University – A! Quick Guide
Going to Aalto University for GEXP? Here is a quick guide to get you started.
Academic Calendar - Autumn & Spring
Aalto's academic calendar is split into 2 terms, Autumn and Spring, which are further divided...
