외국인 (oegugin: Korean world for foreigner) I have been studying abroad in South Korea for … Read more
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May 21
Exploring Korea’s Royal Palaces
In the modern day, South Korea has five palaces remaining from the Joseon Dynasty, which … Read more
Apr 16
Studying Abroad as a First-Generation Student
Making my dreams a reality I am a first-generation Latina college student who has never … Read more
Apr 02
Preparing for a Semester in Seoul
In advance of the immense trek that was moving from Florida to Seoul for a semester, I did my best to read up on past TEAN blog posts, YouTube vlogs, and general Korean travel content.
Mar 26
Do Not Disturb
I love the opportunity that I have of getting to experience Sydney through study abroad, … Read more
Jan 23
The Coolest Bookstores in Seoul
Reconnecting with Books in Seoul I came to Korea University since it was one of … Read more
Jan 18
What to Do During Christmas in Seoul
When walking through the streets of Seoul around Christmas, it looks like any other Western … Read more
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 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 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
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