My exchange semester is over. Time to go home. It was a difficult semester. I have learnt a lot and became wiser. Thank you for good and bad experiences, San Francisco! You made me stronger. ...

22 May, 2015 /

Although I did not really like San Francisco, this exchange brought me some good things.The best thing about this exchange is students from different countries who I made friends with. Today I went to the Downtown to see my friend for the last time before we...

17 May, 2015 /

I might have had the last lecture in my life last Thursday. I am so happy that I will never ever again have to go to some boring classes to get a diploma in the future. I am free to do whatever I want with...

16 May, 2015 /

Where do cultures meet? Obviously, in San Francisco! And here is proof! This is a made-to-order, hand-held sushi burrito with delicious Asian and Latin flavor combinations. It's a great combination of the best things about two famous cousines. I recommend everyone to experience this unconventional mix!  ...

12 May, 2015 /

I had never faced the issue of racism until I came to the U.S. Here I experienced and observed it a lot. It triggered me to think about new ways of dealing with it. As an International Business major busy with Human Resource Management and Change Management,...

10 May, 2015 /

It’s less than 3 weeks now before I leave for the Netherlands. I would be lying if I said I wasn’t looking forward to it. I have been looking forward to it since the very first day of my exchange. XD But as a real...

07 May, 2015 /

I had always thought that becoming vegetarian would limit my choices in food until I became one. I was a big meat lover! I didn't become vegetarian because of some ethical principles. I simply could not adapt to the American food. The American meat didn't taste...

30 April, 2015 /

San Francisco is considered to be the 4th most expensive city in the U.S (according to the CBS news) and the 9th most expensive city in the world (according to The Telegraph). But who am I to throw statistics at you? Most of us are...

19 April, 2015 /

Recently, I have been experiencing nostalgia for Ukraine. It started with a very stupid reason: my struggle to find REAL organic food in San Francisco. To be honest, I am skeptical about what is considered organic in the Western countries. I was advised to search...

07 April, 2015 /