여러분 안영하새요! Hello everyone! Fall is in full swing here in Korea and the leaves are rapidly changing color. I’m doing my best to get out and enjoy the last of the warm sunny afternoons …
South Korea
Sports events in Seoul
여러분 안영하세요! Hello again everyone! This past weekend I had the opportunity to experience some unique Korean sports events. Normally, as I’m not a particularly athletic or sporty person, I’m not very interested in going …
Exploring Korea: Markets, Mountains and the Sea
여러분 안영하세요! Hello again everyone, The more time I spend in Korea the more I realize how precious my time here is. Hardly a day goes by when I’m not trying to explore and experience …
Settling in
I’ve been here in Korea almost 3 weeks now and the time has really flown by. I’m just now beginning to feel like I’m really going to be here for the next few months and …
Pre-departure thoughts: Excitement, appreciation and a growth mindset
This summer I have been in a strange state of limbo, waiting to embark on a new adventure, one that has been waiting years to finally come to fruition. It’s been a strange experience realizing …
Last Moments
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 …
Seoul Forest
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 …
Korea University Graduation
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 …
DMZ
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 …
English Winter Camp
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. …