It’s hard to believe my time in South Korea is already over. During my time here, I gained so much more than just internship experience. I learned new technical skills, became more confident in myself, traveled to places I had always wanted to visit, and met people I’ll definitely keep in touch with long after…
Tag: Seoul
Success in Seoul
During my internship, I’ve learned that technical skills are only part of the job. Of course, having strong research, design, or programming skills is important, but the people who are most respected in my lab are also dependable and willing to work well with others. Since the projects involve researchers, doctors, engineers, and designers, being…
OR Room Experience
One of the coolest opportunities I had during my internship was being invited to observe a live surgery at Seoul National University Hospital. Since our lab develops technology for healthcare, getting to see the environment where these tools are actually used was something I didn’t want to miss. Before going into the operating room, I…
One Iced Americano at a Time
When I first arrived in Korea, I was running on very little sleep but was way too excited to stay inside. During my first few weeks, I spent most of my free time just wandering around Seoul and seeing where I ended up. One of the first places I visited was Ikseon-dong Hanok Village, which…
Reflections of a Seoulmester
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…
Love Letter to Seoul’s Subway
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…
Snapshot of Seoul: Daedongje
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…
Seoul Excited
Hello! My name is Scarlett Weir and I’m writing this from the future. Time-zone-wise from Seoul to Pittsburgh anyway! I’m a rising senior in the School of Computing and Information, pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Information Science with a minor in Economics. From June through the end of July, I will be interning at…
Seoul Searching: Three Months In
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…
First Days in Seoul
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…