Tag: South Korea
Trading Daejeon’s Calm for Seoul’s Buzz: My Week in the Capital
Thanks to the Chuseok holiday, I was able to trade Daejeon’s laid-back vibe for a week of adventure in Seoul. With classes on hold for the holiday, I couldn’t resist the chance to explore the capital city at my own pace. Seoul is only a quick train ride away, but it feels like a whole ...
Greetings from Seoul!
Zhibek Azamat 27′ is Business Analytics and Marketing double major currently studying at Seoul National University for Fall 2024! Hello Everyone and welcome to weekly chronicles of Business school exchange student at Seoul National University! My name is Zhibek, I am an international student from Kazakhstan double majoring in business analytics and marketing at Lebow ...
I thought, I’d escape culture shock…
Zhibek Azamat 27′ is Business Analytics and Marketing double major currently studying at Seoul National University for Fall 2024! As a person who experienced culture shock multiple times since the age of 15, I thought, I would easily blend in to Korean society within first 48 hours. Oh well, I overestimated my skills! Today, I ...
Activities in Seoul Your Soul Wants, That Your Sole Wouldn’t
The large city of Seoul boasts countless memorable activities, but I will talk about the ones I’ve experienced and would recommend to anyone visiting! However, before I begin, I want to introduce SNU Buddy. SNU Buddy is a program that matches 2-3 exchange students to Korean students in the Buddy Program. The organization has around ...
Taste of Home Near SNU (Seoul National University)
When studying abroad, especially in Korea, finding good food is not hard at all! Specifically, around Seoul National University campus and SNU Station, there are hundreds, if not thousands of businesses, half of which are restaurants. The challenge arises though when you begin to feel a bit homesick and crave food from home. As a ...
Study Spots Near SNU
Arriving in Korea was 50% of my study abroad… the abroad part. As for the other 50%, that’s where the struggle begins. Though there are so many things to do in Korea aside from studying, not every moment can be spent having great food, seeing beautiful sights, and trying new things. Studying in Korea in ...
My Final Days in South Korea and Reflection
My study abroad at Hanyang University in Seoul, South Korea has ended. The experiences during the 4 weeks I was there are probably going to be remembered throughout my lifetime. The people I’ve met, the food we all shared together, the activities and adventures we went on, these are stories to bring home. One of ...
From Philly to Seoul: Embracing Everyday Contrasts
Kiki Lin, ’25, is a Computer Science major studying at Hanyang University this Summer 2023 While living in South Korea, I have noticed a few things about the day-to-day life and their systems that I really like compared to the United States and I am here to share them! I think these will vary from ...
Good life in Philly
I’m Sunny, 21, and Go Eagles! Being an exchange student, I am always looking for chances to really enjoy life in Philly. Back in my home university in Korea, I was a vice president of an exchange student organization where we helped adjust exchange students to life in Korea through various activities and buddy programs. ...
Good Bye Seoul, Hello Philadelphia!
I’m Sunny, 21, from Seoul, South Korea to Drexel in Phila, PA On December 29th, 2022 I got on the plane to Philadelphia after teary goodbye to my friends at Incheon International Airport. After about 21 hours of travel, I arrived at my new apartment in Philly. The Uber driver was kind enough to help ...
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