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Last Moments

Posted on July 7, 2014

I had so much fun in Korea. It’s sad that I am back at home. Of course, while I was in Korea I couldn’t wait to come home but now I miss Korea and all …

Posted in Academic Year 2013-2014, Asia, Lisa Xiong, Returned Student, South KoreaTagged coming home, end of program, International Academic Programs, Lisa Xiong, Seoul, South Korea, study abroad, UW-madison, year abroad

Seoul Forest

Posted on April 30, 2014

At Korea University, there is a buddy group for the international students on campus called KUBA (Korea University Buddy Assistant).  This semester we are divided into 8 groups with about 60-70 students in each.  This …

Posted in Academic Year 2013-2014, Asia, Lisa Xiong, Returned Student, South KoreaTagged International Academic Programs, Korea University, Lisa Xiong, Seoul, South Korea, study abroad, UW-madison1 Comment

Korea University Graduation

Posted on April 7, 2014

 I’m not really sure but I believe that the students have just graduated, since they were in their graduation robes.  This was right before our first semester (before March) began.  People were selling flowers all …

Posted in Academic Year 2013-2014, Asia, Lisa Xiong, Returned Student, South KoreaTagged International Academic Programs, Lisa Xiong, Seoul, South Korea, study abroad, UW-madison

DMZ

Posted on April 3, 2014

The DMZ is the demilitarized zone between the border of North and South Korea. This line is centralized along the 38th parallel.  Even though it is known as the demilitarized zone it is one of …

Posted in Academic Year 2013-2014, Asia, Lisa Xiong, Returned Student, South KoreaTagged DMZ, International Academic Programs, Lisa Xiong, Seoul, South Korea, study abroad, UW-madison

English Winter Camp

Posted on March 17, 2014

A friend of mine, who is also a UW-Madison graduate, is currently teaching English in Daejeon, South Korea.  She invited me to come attend their English Winter Camp. I was thrilled that she invited me.  …

Posted in Academic Year 2013-2014, Asia, Lisa Xiong, Returned Student, South KoreaTagged International Academic Programs, Lisa Xiong, Seoul, South Korea, study abroad, teaching English, UW-madison

The Horror of Bukhansan

Posted on December 3, 2013

 November 18, 2013, a day I’ll never forget.  The horror that came upon me and my friends.  It was a sunny day.  We decide to climb Bukhansan.  It was a bad idea, especially since we …

Posted in Academic Year 2013-2014, Lisa Xiong, Returned StudentTagged Internatioal Academic Programs, Lisa Xiong, Seoul, South Korea, study abroad, UW-madison

Trickeye Museum

Posted on November 18, 2013

I went to see the trick eye museum in Seoul.  It was really fun.  This blog is mainly just pictures and captions. It’s easier to show you what the trick eye museum is like rather …

Posted in Academic Year 2013-2014, Asia, Lisa Xiong, Returned Student, South KoreaTagged International Academic Programs, Lisa Xiong, Seoul, South Korea, study abroad, Trickeye Museum, UW-madison

Differences between US and Korea

Posted on November 1, 2013

One of my classes here at Korea University asked a question about the difference between my country and Korea. I thought that I might share some of the differences I have seen so far. I …

Posted in Academic Year 2013-2014, Asia, Lisa Xiong, Returned Student, South KoreaTagged Differences, International Academic Programs, Lisa Xiong, Selou, South Korea, study abroad, UW-madison

Chuseok Holiday (Break)

Posted on September 24, 2013

Chuseok: Korean Thanksgiving. Chuseok: celebration of a good harvest. When people ask the Koreans what Chuseok is, they usually just say that it’s the Korean Thanksgiving.  It is the equivalent of American Thanksgiving. Day 1 …

Posted in Academic Year 2013-2014, Asia, Lisa Xiong, Returned Student, South KoreaTagged International Academic Programs, Lisa Xiong, Seoul, South Korea, study abroad, UW-madison

Plane Ride and Airport

Posted on September 5, 2013

It’s been almost two whole weeks since I got to Korea.  I don’t want to leave Korea just because I don’t want to get on the plane again.  It took too long.  My friend and …

Posted in Academic Year 2013-2014, Asia, Lisa Xiong, Returned Student, South KoreaTagged airport, International Academic Programs, Korea University, Lisa Xiong, plane, Seoul, South Korea, study abroad, UW-madison
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