College Study Abroad Blog

May and June are, in my opinion, the best months in spring semester. Why? Because it's the end of the semester! Many Korean universities in Seoul celebrate the hard work...keep reading

This past week, I booked a flight to Jeju Island with some fellow CIEE friends and non-CIEE people. We left Seoul on Thursday night and stayed in Jeju until the...keep reading

Something that was on my bucket list before coming to Korea was attending a class of the famous 1 Million Dance Studio in Seoul. 1 Million Dance studio is famous...keep reading

One of the highlights of my experiences in Korea was attending the Cry World festival on May 21st. The Cry World festival was one of the first festivals that occurred...keep reading

This week, CIEE students and I were able to enjoy cooking and learning about Korean Jang. Jang is a Korean sauce made from soybeans, which is used in many Korean...keep reading

CIEE hosts many events throughout the semester, and I am grateful to say that I have thoroughly enjoyed each one I have attended — from cooking classes to archery cafes,...keep reading

As you might find a convenience store on every block, you might be able to say almost the same for photo booths, each equipped with a selection of photo styles...keep reading

One of the biggest questions people ask when preparing to study abroad in Korea is: how difficult will it be to get around without knowing any Korean? How much English...keep reading

Our first impressions of someone are almost always formed by an individual’s physical features. If you look at me, you immediately take in that I am very obviously Asian, and...keep reading

Quality cafes in the States are rare to come by. They are drives away and terribly overpriced for an underwhelming aesthetic. And Starbucks doesn't count as a cafe. But in...keep reading