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Promise standing in front of a cherry blossom tree and greenery, and set in the background is a lake and 2 tall buildings.
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Promise A.

Arts + Sciences at Yonsei University Seoul, South Korea
Hometown: Providence, Rhode Island

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Small Regrets As I Transition Out Of My Study Abroad Experience

By Promise A.

D-23. Just 23 days left. As my time in this study abroad experience is coming to an end, I’ve found myself in waves of reflection. There have been moments recently... keep reading

view of lotte world castle in the spring time with the branches of a cherry blossom tree in the foreground

Culture Shock: 4 Surprising Things Korea Does Differently

By Promise A.

When we talk about culture shock, most might look to the big things: the language barrier, the different society, or even the food customs. For me, I found it in... keep reading

street view in pyeongtaek with building lined along it

A Day In Pyeongtaek: Finding Home Abroad

By Promise A.

Located in Gyeonggi-do, about 70 kilometers or 44 miles south of Seoul is Pyeongtaek, a city rich in history. Before heading to Pyeongtaek, I didn’t know too much about this... keep reading

lone street in seoul with so much street wiring visible and one person walking ahead

Solo Dates and Good Eats

By Promise A.

Before moving abroad to South Korea, I had so many questions about what life would look like and whether I would really be able to immerse myself in the culture... keep reading

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