College Study Abroad Blog

Hello friends, It is almost December which means three things: finals are coming up, my experience is close to the end, but most importantly, it is nearly time for Christmas...keep reading

I learned about the concept of Honjok from my beloved Korean Studies Professor at Brown. According to the definition from Wikipedia, it is a recently-popularized term for people who willingly...keep reading

Nunchi encompasses up a fundamental aspect of Korean culture. For those unaware of what nunchi is, Euny Hong sums it up as “the art of understanding what people are thinking...keep reading

One of the hardest parts of studying abroad is always feeling like you have to be ‘on.’ Having such a short time limit, four months, makes it feel sometimes that...keep reading

As camping is getting more and more popular these days in South Korea especially among young people, going camping has been one of the things on my must-do list before...keep reading

This last Saturday, I participated in a CIEE-organized day trip to Nami Island! Located in the city of Chuncheon (about two hours away from Seoul), this destination is the perfect...keep reading

Winter officially started yesterday (Nov.7th), though I am not fully ready to say goodbye to my favorite season. Weather is the most comfortable in autumn, while the autumn leaves are...keep reading

Yet another weekend has and come and gone, and I am once again reminiscing on the exciting foods, sights, and history that I was able to consume. On a whim...keep reading

“많이 먹어.” In Korean culture, food isn’t just food. Food means I care about you , please stay in good health , and make sure you get enough energy to...keep reading

The cafe scene in Seoul is no joke. From painting cafes to animal ones, just about every theme is available in the city. For me and my friends, this means...keep reading