
Nico L.
Student Traveler
Arts + Sciences
Seoul, South Korea
School: Brandeis University
Hometown: Waltham, Massachusetts
안녕하세요! I'm currently a junior studying at Yonsei University for the Fall 2019 to Spring 2020 school year. At my home institution, my majors are East Asian Studies, English, and Creative Writing. Therefore, while abroad I hope to improve my Korean and learn more about Korean culture through a societal and anthropological lens. I plan to write about queer identity abroad, cultural disconnects between Korean and American society, and, more light-heartedly, exploring some of my passions here, such as attending hip-hop concerts, experiencing the body art scene in Seoul, and meeting new people!
Posts

There’s a narrative of studying in a different country which most students can relate to. For the most part, we’re college students with limited international experiences. We have a new...keep reading

By Nico L.
One of my biggest concerns being away from the US for ten months has been the impending and inevitable homesickness that I would face. Sometimes, the need for American food...keep reading

By Nico L.
This past week, I spent five days and four nights in Tokyo, Japan. Even though I’m an East Asian Studies major, my knowledge of Japan is unfortunately limited to its...keep reading

By Nico L.
In Western queer studies, queerness can often be defined as identities that expand beyond cisgenderism, heterosexuality, and whiteness. Therefore, I was initially attracted to modern Korean society because of how...keep reading

By Nico L.
(Above: A photo reel of all of the things I've been doing in Korea. There's text on some of the images because they were originally posted on my Instagram.) It’s...keep reading

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While in Korea, it’s undoubtedly valuable to put effort into making Korean friends. Most students in CIEE take advantage of the Seoulmates program, which assigns students to a group of...keep reading

Due to a lack of Eastern music dominating Western culture scenes, it’s not often that Americans have the opportunity to attend Korean concerts. My experiences until recently have been limited...keep reading

Before coming to Korea, I had never left the North American continent nor traveled on a plane alone before. To a lot of my friends and family, deciding to live...keep reading
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