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Jan 09
Going Abroad: My Internship Experience in Seoul
Studying abroad is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity…or so I thought the first time I traveled abroad. … Read more
Jan 04
Step 1: Saying Goodbye. Step 2: Coming Home. Step 3…
This is the truth about coming home: It’s not adventurous, new, or daring—at least not … Read more
Dec 20
Alumni Blog: Seoul Fashion
Bella Kaczmarek is a TEAN South Korea alumna and current ISA/TEAN Global Ambassador at the … Read more
Dec 19
My Weekend Getaway to Jeju Island
In late November, I visited Jeju Island with a group of friends. The equivalent of … Read more
Dec 14
Succeeding in Your Coursework While Studying Abroad
While studying abroad, we explore so many new places that sometimes we can mistake as … Read more
Dec 12
A Sick Person’s Guide to Getting Un-Sick in South Korea
Getting sick. Here’s something that had barely graced my mind when preparing to study abroad. … Read more
Dec 09
The Realities of Being a K-Pop Stan in Korea
South Korea is home to one of the fastest-rising music genres of the century. K-pop … Read more
Dec 05
Type 1 Diabetes in Seoul: Advice & Things To Know
Type 1 Diabetes In America, Type 1 Diabetes (T1D for short) feels like a well-known … Read more
Nov 30
Traveling to Seoul from Tokyo as a Foreign Exchange Student
In May 2023, I left the United States to study abroad for nine months; however, … Read more
Nov 28
The “Jack-in-the-Box” of Seoul: Pop-Up Stores!
Seoul is known for many things, from its café culture to its efficient transportation systems … Read more
Nov 14
Three Essential Apps You Need While You’re in South Korea
So you’ve booked your trip to Korea. Or maybe, as you’re reading this, you’re on … Read more