College Study Abroad Blog

This past weekend I had the opportunity to stay with a local family here in Seoul and experience Korean life in a new way. After a long week of classes,...keep reading

Earlier this month, my mom and a few of her friends came to South Korea to visit me and we made our way to Jeju Island to explore! After being...keep reading

A bonus to going to Seoul for the spring semester is that you can go see the cherry blossoms! CIEE’s Seoul Mates planned a trip to go see the cherry...keep reading

One of the best things about studying abroad in Seoul is being able to visit charming cafés! “Café-hopping” culture is a large part of social life here in Korea. To...keep reading

Hello Friends! After being couped up in SK global house for a little bit from being sick, I wanted to get some air. My friend & I decided that we...keep reading

Insadong is a place I always found interesting because they have something new and old for everyone's liking. You can find many beautiful traditional souvenirs and many indie stores that...keep reading

On March 3rd, I went to see the loves of my life, Astro, for the third time at their fan meeting “The Third ASTRO AROHA Festival [BLACK].” Astro is a...keep reading

K-pop has become a growing source of popularity for Korea, and it has increased tourism as well. Many foreigners tend to want to visit Korea specifically to see their favorite...keep reading

One of the best ways to explore a culture is to put yourself into the shoes of its people by eating their food. A lot of the time it can...keep reading

At the Gwangjang Market, we all got to meet a connoisseur of South Korean street food. She gave us a lot of historical context regarding the foods we ate, which...keep reading