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Kpop Immersion: Week 2 At A Glance
As of now, we are midway through the Kpop Immersion program! This past week has been filled with fun activities. We started off the week escape rooms and karaoke in... keep reading
Seoul Searching with Seoulmates
After 5 days in Seoul, our global navigators are living up to their names as they have gotten the hang of using public transportation and exploring Seoul. On day 6... keep reading
K-Pop Immersion Session 2: Ready, Set, Go!
Welcome to Day 3 of the K-pop Immersion Program (Session 2)! So far, we have been able to experience traditional Korean cuisine, explore the hidden gems around our hotel, and... keep reading
Shop Till You Drop
Our students had the freedom to embark on a variety of adventures during the Kpop Immersion Program. Their independent spirit was evident during their free time, when they had the... keep reading
Kimchi Making, Hanbok, and Markets, Oh My!
What a whirlwind the last few days have been here for our Seoul Global Navigators! Students here have really hit the ground running and immersed themselves right into Korean community... keep reading
CIEE's Got Talent
What a group of talented students! Our Kpop Immersion group learned how to dance to "How Sweet" by New Jeans by the well-known dancer Hexxy. They did well trying to... keep reading
Music, Make-up, and more!
Hello from Week 2 of Session 1 in Seoul! The students started off this week with their K-pop class where they learned even more about the history of music in... keep reading
Weekend with the Seoul Mates!
This weekend, the CIEE students were able to meet their Seoul Mates! Seoul Mates are Korean high school and college students that have volunteered to do a cultural exchange with... keep reading
Lights...Camera...Action! Learning the Basics to Study at Seoul Broadcasting High School
Welcome to the tour of Seoul Broadcasting School! The students were excited to learn they were touring the school known for the school many idols, such as Min-gyu and Dino... keep reading
K-pop Session 1 has arrived!
Session 1 has arrived and is ready to check off our ever growing bucket lists! We started this week off with ice breakers, guided tours of Insadong and many trips... keep reading
Student Reflections: Session 2, Week 3
This is our final blog featuring student reflections for the HSSA Gaming & Esports Culture program here in Seoul, South Korea. It’s been an exciting and challenging and engaging time... keep reading
REPOST: Heading into Week TWO!
*Reposted from July 18, 2023. It’s hard to believe that we are already almost halfway through week 2 of the Gaming & Esports program! It’s been an unusually rainy week... keep reading
Our Time is Coming to an End…
We are almost already halfway through our final week in Session 2 of the Gaming & Esports Culture program here in Seoul, South Korea. It’s been a whirlwind of a... keep reading
Kimchi Making!
Last week Seoul Navigators got to give back to the new community that they have been a part of. They had the opportunity to do community service while participating in... keep reading
Student Reflections: Session 2, Week 2
As of today, the students have officially been here in Korea with the Gaming & Esports program for two weeks. Can you believe it? TWO weeks?! Despite some challenges with... keep reading