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Chinese New Year: The Ultimate Guide

By College Study Abroad at CIEE

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

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An Ode to my Favorite Neighborhood in Seoul: Seongsu-dong

By College Study Abroad Ambassador at CIEE

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

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Planning a trip to Busan in less than a week

By College Study Abroad Ambassador at CIEE

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

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Things I wish I knew before coming to Seoul

By College Study Abroad Ambassador at CIEE

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

Concerning Tupperware

By Sophie Quick

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

Pop-Up Culture in Seoul

By Hannah G.

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

Spontaneity in Seoul: From Rock Themed Bungeoppang Cafes to Ear Piercings in Hongdae

By Hannah G.

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

A Hanbok Cultural Experience

By Asher Ruth P.

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

20 Tips on Korean Culture for Foreigners

By Nico L.

(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

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Best Time to Buy an International Plane Ticket to Asia/Pacific

By College Study Abroad at CIEE

Just because you want to study abroad in Asia/Pacific doesn’t mean your plane ticket has to break the bank. There are ways to maneuver through the many travel options available... keep reading

Eating Through Seoul

By Hannah G.

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

Day Off in Busan

By Hannah G.

Studying abroad at Yonsei is a great way to explore the liveliness of Seoul, but in the short time that you’re here in Korea, I can't help but encourage taking... keep reading

Korea Cafe Culture

By Asher Ruth P.

Cafes in Korea are on a completely different level. As someone who grew up in the States, this was such a lovely surprise. Korean cafe culture is a pride here... keep reading

Gangnam Style

By Christina D.

My trip to Gangnam was an exhilarating blend of modernity and style, perfectly capturing the vibrant energy of this iconic district. I began by visiting the famous Gangnam Style statue... keep reading

Hanbok at the Gyeongbokgung Palace

By Christina D.

Wearing a hanbok at Gyeongbokgung Palace was a magical experience that made me feel like a princess from a bygone era. The vibrant colors and intricate designs of the traditional... keep reading