I know this happened some time ago, but I completely forgot to write about the past19th of September, which was a very special day for me. That Thursday I visited two amazing and very iconic yet different places here in San Francisco: SFMOMA and In...

07 October, 2019 /

Are you yet to check out the Mashouf Wellness Center on campus yet? As a student at SFSU, all the facilities this place offers are completely free for us to use. Whether you’re into team sports, water-based activities, lifting weights or cardio machines, the center...

03 October, 2019 /

So far been in this amazing city for a month and a half now, and what a whirlwind it’s been, for both me and my roommate/travelling companion! We’ve covered the customary tourist destinations… the Golden Gate Bridge, Pier 39, Ocean Beach, Union Square, Baker beach....

30 September, 2019 /

Cultural shock is something that every person who travels outside his/her country has to face. As a Spanish person living in the U.S right now, I have felt that in my own skin. Food is different, the schedule is different, plans are different. But I...

29 September, 2019 /

When I first apply to be an exchange student, I chose San Francisco as my first option because everybody told me that SF is one of the most beautiful cities in the world. Obviously, I believe everyone that told me so, especially my parents, who...

20 September, 2019 /

When a Brit thinks of California they are ultimately drawn to images of the sand, sea and sun – three things England is not able to offer us on the regular. I personally dreamt of the Californian kind of warm weather that my home Northern...

17 September, 2019 /

An activity I really enjoy is going out to eat. Fortunately San Francisco has great restaurants. In this blog post I will talk about some of my favorite restaurants. Pakwan Pakwan is a Pakistani and Indian restaurant with multiple locations in San Francisco. They are located on...

16 September, 2019 /

There are two kinds of people in this world: early birds and night owls. On the one hand, early birds are those who like to wake up early so they can have an active and productive morning and afternoon. This kind of people are kind...

15 September, 2019 /
Before starting our classes at SFSU, my friend, who is also a J-1 student, and I decided to take a two-day trip to Yosemite National Park. Yosemite is one of California’s greatest highlights, so we both knew we’d love going there.
09 September, 2019 /

As an exchange student, one of the hardest things to do when you travel to a different country is leaving your life behind for a very long time. Some might say that 1 academic year is not “a very long time” but, for me, it...

08 September, 2019 /