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Ramadan in Seoul

By Aishah B.

Dates at Iftar? Try Kimchi. In Seoul, traditional Ramadan dates might meet a spicy twist. As a Turkish-American Muslim student studying abroad in Seoul, I experienced a Ramadan that blended... keep reading

Temple Stay in South Korea - Beomeosa Temple

By Jayani Jayakanthan

If you're curious about Temple Stays in South Korea, look no further! This post briefly goes over my experience at Beomeosa Temple in Busan.

Budget Traveling in South Korea - My Trip to Busan!

By Jayani Jayakanthan

If you're curious about what budget travel looks like in South Korea, this is the post for you! In this blog post, I go over my budget trip to Busan in detail (all prices and addresses included)!

Eating Away Homesickness

By Olivia Farley

Even though it’s my second time living abroad—specifically in South Korea—that doesn’t make me immune to homesickness. Honestly, it sneaks up on you in the most unexpected ways. Sometimes, it’s... keep reading

The Unexpected Joys of Teaching English to Korean Senior Citizens

By Mia P.

When I signed up to study abroad in South Korea, I imagined a whirlwind of new experiences in the neon-lit city of Seoul. What I didn’t expect? My most fulfilling... keep reading

The Underground Music Scene in Seoul

By Lauren H.

If you happened to click on this blog, you are probably reading it for the same reason I am writing it: Music! When I came to Korea, I knew everyone... keep reading

From CIEE

K-Pop Stan’s Guide to South Korea: 5 Must-Do Activities While Studying Abroad

By College Study Abroad Ambassador at CIEE

By: Jacqueline Lee South Korea is the place to be as a kpop stan, so here are 5 activity ideas that you must do during your time abroad! 1. Collect... keep reading

Courses at Yonsei University—Difficulty, Planning & Advice!

By Jayani Jayakanthan

If you're curious about the difficulty of college courses in South Korea, as well as course planning and advice, then this article is for you. In this blog, I delve into my courses at Yonsei University and offer helpful advice for course planning—tune in to learn more!

From CIEE

Capturing Seoul: My Study Abroad Adventure in South Korea

By College Study Abroad Ambassador at CIEE

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

From CIEE

Fitting in with locals when you can’t speak the language

By College Study Abroad Ambassador at CIEE

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

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Fleeting Friendships

By College Study Abroad Ambassador at CIEE

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

From CIEE

Enjoying My Open Campus Block Program with CIEE

By College Study Abroad Ambassador at CIEE

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

From CIEE

Living Through History: A Night of Martial Law in South Korea

By College Study Abroad Ambassador at CIEE

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

From CIEE

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