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🛒 Grocery Shopping in Seoul! 🤩🛍️
Not being able to find budget-friendly, small-portion white rice and bedsheets or linens was such a cultural shock for me. When I first came to Seoul, it was quite challenging... keep reading
Traveling Solo in Korea!
Traveling to a new country without being familiar with the language or culture can be nerve-racking, and traveling alone can add another layer of fear. In this blog, I will... keep reading
How To Be Alone: A Solo-Adventuring Guide
At home, I am the type of person that deeply values the time I am able to spend with myself. A typical “I”, I appreciate and value my ability to... keep reading
My First Month in Korea – Food and Desserts!
Traveling to a new country means immersing yourself in the new culture. The most obvious and easy way to do this is through food. As I am settling into my... keep reading
Everything I Learned From Applying for Korea’s Alien Registration Card
Getting the ARC is a necessary step for studying and traveling in Korea, here's a guide of its importance and ways you can stay on track.
Seoul to Suwon: Walking Through History
One weekend trip showed me how much there is to learn and see outside Seoul, from traditional villages to historic fortress walls.
Soul Searching in Seoul: Everything I Learned and What I Wish I Knew
Before I start crafting my “study abroad changed me” answers for friends and family, here are the practical things I wish I’d known. The things that would’ve saved me time... keep reading
A Seoul Escape to Bukhansan
Get out of the hustle and bustle of Seoul and head to the peak of Bukhansan!
EAT, DRINK, EXPLORE: SEOUL
BEST FOOD TO EAT IN SEOUL South Korea, also known as, The Land of the Morning Calm, features exquisite food no matter where you are. But in Seoul, you’ll have... keep reading
Allowing Spontaneity to Improve Your Experience Abroad
One of the main reasons I wanted to study abroad- and chose somewhere that would be completely new and unfamiliar to me- was because I wanted to push myself and... keep reading
Put Yourself Out There: Being Open Despite Being Uncomfortable
While very excited, I was quite nervous about going to a place as new and different from what I know as Seoul, but now that I am here, I am... keep reading