FHC Blog Prompt #1 I learned several things during my stay in Korea, I will break them down into three main aspects: Personal, Academic, and Professional. On a personal level, this was my first time living in a foreign country for an extended period of time. I had to navigate a new culture, language barriers,…
Tag: Seoul
Bringing Seoul Home with Me
Over the 4 weeks my course took place, I completed two courses, 5 credits, and made countless memories. I made friends whom I still contact to this day, I met people who were from various backgrounds and identities, and was able to learn about myself and expand my worldview. Throughout my time spent in South…
Classes, a City, and Immersion
As I spent time in South Korea, balancing devoting enough time to do well in classes while trying to spend as much time outside the classroom as I could, I found it to be somehow familiar. My Korean language skills, worn in over a lifetime of conversation with my parents, loosened and yet strained in…
A 15 Hour Flight Back to Home
Hi! My name is Junyoung Hur, class of 2026. I am a Biology major and am triple minoring in Chemistry, Korean, and Studio Arts. I am Epsilon Eta Delta’s Diversity and Inclusion Chair, an Environmental Academic Honors Society. When not studying or in classes, I enjoy going on runs, posting on my blog, and bleach-painting…
Sophia Starts for Seoul!
Hi everyone! My name is Sophia Chang and I am a rising sophomore majoring in molecular biology. I am so excited to share that I have the privilege of studying in Seoul, South Korea this summer. Tomorrow, I will be flying out to participate in the Yonsei International Summer School (YISS) at Yonsei University. While…
Therese is Heading to Seoul, South Korea!
I have been jumping up and down for joy to go to Korea since before the Spring semester even began. It’s my first big travel without my parents and my first time visiting anywhere in Asia. I’m writing this blog about six hours before departure (yippee!) and have already gotten the chance to hang out…