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Noelle K.

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Arts + Sciences Seoul, South Korea School: Wheaton College (IL) Hometown: Chicago, Illinois

Noelle is a junior at Wheaton College studying communications with a concentration in media studies. Having lived abroad before, she loves to travel. She's a city person at heart and can't wait to explore her Korean heritage in Seoul.

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  • Reconnecting With Your Culture
    By Noelle K.
    When you think about “reconnecting with your culture” there is almost this movie like expectation that you will have this magical trip where you and your identity are transformed. You...keep reading
    • Culture
    • Daily Life
    • Travel
  • Korean Saunas: The Best Way to Relax in Seoul
    By Noelle K.
    Like other cities, Seoul is fast paced, busy, and always bustling. Living in this type of environment can sometimes leave you feeling mentally and physically tired. Not everyone is fit...keep reading
    • Activities & Excursions
    • Culture
    • Daily Life
  • The Hidden Power of Nunchi (눈치)
    By Noelle K.
    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
    • Communications
    • Culture
    • Daily Life
  • The Best Korean Comfort Foods
    By Noelle K.
    “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
    • Korea's Caffeine Driven Culture
      By Noelle K.
      An essential and unique feature of Seoul is the endless selection of charming, exquisite cafés. In fact, Seoul appears to have a culture that runs on caffeine. The widespread availability...keep reading
      • Culture
      • Daily Life
      • Food & Drink
    • Living in a Monocultural and Monoethnic Society
      By Noelle K.
      For many Asian Americans there are certain shared experiences being a part of a minority group in America. For myself, being Korean and growing up in a mainly white suburban...keep reading
      • Culture
      • Daily Life
      • Diversity and Access
    • Hiking up Hanyangdoseong, the Seoul City Wall
      By Noelle K.
      The mountainous terrain surrounding South Korea makes hiking one of the more popular activities for both the old and young to participate in. This past weekend I had the opportunity...keep reading
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      • Culture
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    • Exploring Gyeongbokgung Palace
      By Noelle K.
      South Korea has such an interesting history of rapid technological and economic advancement that observing its historical landmarks can be rather shocking at first. I recently had the chance to...keep reading
      • Activities & Excursions

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