College Study Abroad Blog

By: Jack Beattie My name is Jack, I attend Penn State and I am currently studying abroad in Seoul, South Korea. I am studying at one of the top universities... keep reading

By: Raphael Li Coming to Seoul, there are so many different experiences you can have even as an exchange student. Some people make only exchange/international friends. Some students make many... keep reading

By: Isabella Jones Some say that studying abroad is lonely. But what tends to happen is that you find a group of friends in the first week. This is maybe... keep reading

By: RJ Ramos My exchange abroad with CIEE was one of the highlights of my time in university. I got the opportunity to travel to three separate locations in the... keep reading

By: Sophia Quick I was awake when President Yoon Sukyeol declared martial law in South Korea. It was only about 10:30 pm, but the events that followed were large enough... keep reading

Red envelopes, firecrackers, and a feast that puts your college meal plan to shame – Chinese New Year is the celebration of the year, and you don’t want to miss... keep reading

By: Kaitlyn Kong When people think of Seoul, many may immediately envision the hustle and bustle of districts like Gangnam or Myeongdong. However, for me, there’s one neighborhood that stands... keep reading

By: Yohanan Brown As the semester was starting to come to an end my friends and I decided to take a trip to Busan. We were at dinner on a... keep reading

By: Benson Zou I was super excited to interact with the vibrant/diverse Korean community before arriving. However there were a few things that I did not have on my bingo... keep reading

A review of Korean Tupperware options - and the lack thereof.

Being from the US, I’ve never really experienced anything like the pop-up culture that is active in Seoul. With pop-ups designed by makeup companies to luxury brands, these stores are... keep reading

Having a list of destinations to visit in Seoul is always great to keep in the back of your mind, but I will say that some of the best experiences... keep reading

While exploring the beautiful palaces of Korea, I was fortunate to rent a hanbok, a traditional Korean dress known for its vibrant colors, flowing lines, and elegant design. Wearing a... keep reading

(Above: A photo reel of all of the things I've been doing in Korea. There's text on some of the images because they were originally posted on my Instagram.) It’s... keep reading

Food is one of the main things that can function as a bridge between the sharing of cultures and experiences among diverse groups of people. I believe that sharing meals... keep reading