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Journey to Busan: Beautiful Views, Cultural Villages, and Making New Friends!
I'm sure when many people think of popular media from Korea, they think of titles like ‘Parasite’, ‘Squid Games’, or even ‘Train to Busan’. Well, during my time in Korea... keep reading
In A Very Gyopo Time of My Life: Korean-American in Seoul
One of the biggest questions I asked myself before coming to study abroad was: How am I going to tap into my roots when I come to Seoul? In Korea... keep reading
Don’t Yuck My Yum: Eating through Korea as a former picky eater
Younger me would be so proud. At 10 years old, all I would eat was bread and butter, but since I’ve been in Korea, I’ve eaten foods I never before... keep reading
10 things NONE of the TikToks told me (about living in Seoul)
Like most, I watched a healthy amount of TikToks and Instagram Reels before coming to Seoul, South Korea, to prepare myself. I’m sure if you’re thinking of studying abroad here... keep reading
Midterms at Yonsei University (Scary)
5 tips to survive midterms at Yonsei from someone who was shaking in their boots during exam week.
Studying Abroad in Korea as a Very American Korean American
My parents immigrated to the United States from South Korea before they began elementary school and grew up learning English. They raised me in southern California, where I learned that... keep reading
The Ups & Downs of My K-Aesthetics Marketing Internship
K-beauty and K-aesthetics are all the rage today but what's it really like to intern in the Korean aesthetics industry? Here it from my perspective as a Korean-American working in it for the first time.
A Student's Guide to Yonsei University
Studying abroad at Yonsei University has been an exciting adjustment, from navigating a much larger campus to experiencing a different academic environment. In this post, I share what my classes are like, a typical day in my life, and a few things I wish I'd known before arriving. Whether you're considering studying at Yonsei or just curious about university life in South Korea, here's a little look into my experience so far!
Excursion to Mont Saint Michel
Hello, all ! Mont Saint Michel was a truly magical experience for me and my group ; a maze-like layout coupled with room after room of vaulted ceilings, massive doors... keep reading
Finding French community: My church in Rennes
While studying abroad, it can be hard to step out of your American circle and meet locals. That's why my host family has been so amazing, but it's also the... keep reading
Two Worlds Become One
My name is Li Fu Stigers. I am a student at Furman University in Greenville, South Carolina currently taking full advantage of the study abroad opportunity in Rennes this semester... keep reading
A Weekend Getaway in Jeju
This past weekend, my friends and I booked a last-minute four-day trip to Jeju. We mostly just made sure our flight times and Airbnb were set before leaving. The flight... keep reading
Chuseok and the Arrival of Autumn
With the weather slowly cooling down after the summer heat, Koreans celebrate a traditional holiday called Chuseok, which is not too dissimilar to the United States celebrating Thanksgiving or other... keep reading
A Sunday in Korea Gone Wrong?!
Sometimes Sundays are not as relaxing as they usually are, but that can be a good thing.
Making Friends Quick: With CIEE!
The start of my term staying in Rennes has been an absolute blast. With every day comes a new adventure, and I owe that in no small part to the... keep reading