My adventure at Korea University is filled with excitement, encompassing the enduring themes of building friendships, embracing youthful energy, and participating in exhilarating festivals. The campus atmosphere remains vibrant and alive, constantly buzzing with the enthusiasm and power of the young students. (And yes, remember the challenging exam season, although we’ll focus on the positive…Continue Reading IPSELENTI ZIYA’S ROAR : DESTINY
Stepping onto the vibrant campus of Seoul National University as an exchange student was a dream come true. For a semester, I had the privilege of immersing myself in the rich academic tapestry of South Korea, and it opened my eyes to a new way of thinking whilst encountering transformative lessons that impacted my mindset….Continue Reading Gina in Seoul — A Beautiful Semester to Remember
Hello everyone, it’s Gina 🙂 Two months have passed since I started my journey as an exchange student at SNU! Throughout the past month, I’ve enjoyed my adventure full of learning and growth, personally and academically, and had the unique opportunity to gain firsthand life experience in Korea. Initially, I felt overwhelmed as I adjusted…Continue Reading Adjusting to LIFE IN KOREA
Halfway through the semester already? Why does the Spring semester always seem to go faster? I can confirm that this semester definitely feels and probably is a lot busier than last. There are of course a number of things that have contributed to this though. Some good, some I would not necessarily consider good to…Continue Reading Cafes, vacys and 슈퍼주니어??!
Sike! Well, firstly let me tell you the love Korean people have towards an Iced Americano. There’s an old saying (not that old actually) here in South Korea that is “Even if I freeze to death – Iced Americano”. Whenever Koreans go to a cafe, 99.9% of them would order Iced Americano – any season,…Continue Reading The Mid-term Survival – All yield to Iced Americano…?
Welcome back one and all to your favourite Unimelb student blogger! I’m back on the other side of the ditch for another semester and I couldn’t be happier! I’ve got an exciting semester starting off and I can’t wait to share it all with you all! First of all, I’d like to start off with…Continue Reading The Long-Awaited Comeback
As an exchange student, moving to a new country can be both exciting and nerve-wracking. Everything is new, from the culture to the language, and it can take some time to adjust. However, I did find some similarities between UoA and SKKU, which gave me a little comfort and ease for adjusting and settling in….Continue Reading New to Seoul but feel like “home”
If you are a future exchange student, you will have to attend a pre-departure session hosted by 360 International. I remember in that session they told us that an exchange can feel like a roller coaster. And boy, they were not kidding. Being an exchange student at FAAP in São Paulo has been full of…Continue Reading What is it like riding the imaginary roller coaster as an exchange student in Brazil 🎢
Hey there, It’s been two months since I arrived in São Paulo, Brazil. I’m studying Portuguese at Fundação Armando Alvares Penteado. I thought I’d show you an average day in my life so that, if you were to study here, you would know what to expect. Spoiler alert! Not every day in Brazil involves beaches…Continue Reading A Day in My Life in São Paulo (Fundação Armando Alvares Penteado)
Hiya! Welcome to my second semester at Korea University! Now that I am familiar with the school, the country, and the culture, I’m hoping that I can fill my time doing more exciting things and bring you along through my journey as well. Staying for a second semester was a rather late decision for me….Continue Reading Guess who’s back 나는 돌아 왔어!