My mother was born and raised in Manila, Philippines. She would always tell me stories about her childhood and the cultural differences between living in America versus the Philippines. Visiting this country would give me the opportunity to connect with relatives that I have never met before and bring me closer to my roots. In today’s blog, I will inform you about the top ten things on my bucket list for when I visit the Philippines (which hopefully, will be soon!). Continue reading “10 Things I Want to Experience in the Philippines”→
Japan is the top destination that I would like to visit in the future. It is one of the most busiest countries in the world filled with shopping, eating, and amazing sceneries. There are a ton of cities in Japan including Tokyo, Kyoto, Yokohama, Osaka, Hiroshima, and many more. If you would like to discover what is on my to-do list for Japan, then keep on reading.
In today’s blog, I will be sharing with you five different adrenaline-rush activities around the world that I would like to try in the future. When it comes to wild activities like these, I usually back out because they are extremely dangerous and risky. However, these activities can make memorable moments. So who know’s, maybe one day I will try them out!
The Stratosphere Tower Insanity Ride is one of Las Vegas’ most popular tourist attraction. This ride is definitely not for the faint hearted. It has a similar look to a claw machine, but it is a hundred times bigger and can accommodate ten riders. The ride starts out by rotating in a small circle. Then the circle expands, elevates higher, and the speed increases. According to Stratosphere Hotel, the attraction is on top of a tower that is over 866 feet. Can you imagine how scary that would be? Continue reading “5 Adrenaline-Rush Activities Around the World”→
Before I finish my four years of university, I would like to experience studying abroad. It was a dream of mine since my sophomore year of high school. I remembered how I would research schools that offered programs for International Exchange students. I also enjoyed watching vlogs on Youtube of students who were studying in a different country. These students informed viewers with their personal advice and the pros and cons of living in an unfamiliar place. I imagined how eye-opening of an experience it would be to learn the customs of other cultures and to interact with people who didn’t speak English.
At San Jose State University, they offer multiple programs for studying abroad. You can choose whether to participate in a program for the whole academic year, one semester, or during the Winter/Spring/Summer breaks. Within these programs, there are different options. For example, the amount of credits you earn might be limited. If you choose to do this program during the break, you will have fewer credits compared to an academic year. Continue reading “Should I Study Abroad?”→
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