It’s been three weeks since I arrived back home from Seoul, and I’ve had plenty of time to reflect on my experience. Although being back in my childhood bedroom can feel like no time has passed since I was packing for my fateful departure five months ago, I know I have come back a different…

After arriving home from Seoul three weeks ago, there have been many things to miss about my study abroad, but one particular thing has been at the forefront of my longing: Seoul’s subway system. I took the subway almost every day in Seoul. It was the means that empowered me to explore the city with…

Over a month ago was Korea University’s Ipselenti Music Festival—one of the most anticipated events of the semester. Since the day I moved into the dorms in February, other students told me about this fateful week in May where some of the biggest A-list names in K-pop come to perform on campus. Now that I…

Annnyeonghaseyo from Seoul! After completing over halfway through my study abroad, I thought I would provide an update. These past couple of weeks have been busy with studying, projects, and exams for my various classes. It was midterm season at Korea University. Since I took a lighter course load this semester, I have not completely…

Hello from Seoul! My name is Sarah Yang, and I am a sophomore studying computer science at SCI. After an extended month-and-a-half winter break, in late February, I finally embarked on my journey to study at Korea University for the Spring 2026 semester! Boarding the plane for my 17-hour flight felt surreal. Essentially, a year…