Unique Experiences in South Korea
During my exchange in Hanyang University, I managed to participate in various uniquely Korean experiences.
One of the most unique experiences Korea offers is the jjimjilbang (Korean traditional sauna). It is a place where you...
GEXP UMD Fall 2022 – Road trips
Shenandoah National Park
Road trips in the United States are a great way to explore the country and experience all it has to offer. From state to state, the United States is filled with beautiful...
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...
GEXP to Tampere, Finland (Travel version)
Exchange to Europe will be incomplete without touring Europe.
During my time in Finland, planning out my time is crucial as I have to allocate enough time for my studies and use other time to...
GEXP – UCLouvain – Housing
Housing in Louvain la Neuve is problematic to say the least. Speaking to both landlords and students in the area, both reiterate the problems of finding housing in the vicinity of the university. This...
Bus Trip to Wolpo Beach Pohang
Within just 2 weeks after we started school, all the exchange students were invited on the bus trip to Wolpo beach, one hour from the campus. The event lasted for 2 days and 1...
Blog 2: CS exchange student’s guide to taking advantage of CS events.
This post will talk about two events I attended: UMD’s hackathon (BitCamp) and the ‘So You're Thinking of Applying to Grad School...Workshop & Panel for STEM Students’.
Part 1: BitCamp
This is UMD’s flagship 36 hour...
Social Experiences in South Korea
During my time in Hanyang University, I was fortunate to be able to participate in several social experiences to make my experience in Seoul more meaningful.I joined two different volunteering groups during my time...
Blog 1: The Lazy person’s guide to a fun weekend in UMD
Step 1: Dip your feet in the Fountain of Youth in McKeldin Mall
Sometimes there are days when the temperature goes above 18 degrees Celsius. This is the best time to soak in all the...
