It’s almost like the end of a fairytale, the only difference is no one prepares you for this very bitter sweet ending. Reflecting over the semester really helped me learn some valuable lessons: So my 6 months can simply be boiled down to those 3 sentences which resulted bittersweet ending (bitter only because it had…Continue Reading That’s a Wrap: A Semester in the Netherlands
Half a Semester and The Changes it Brings
Well, for starters, the seasons certainly change. One week it’ll be snowing and the next there’s so much pollen in the air it might as well be snow. Utrecht in Spring was quite tragic in terms of allergies but beautiful in terms of nature. Every week the fields were a different colour with flowers: yellow…Continue Reading Half a Semester and The Changes it Brings
The End to a Great Adventure
Welcome back one and all to your favourite Unimelb student blogger! This time I’m going to be logging back one last time to give you all a highlight and reflection of my past year studying in Australia at the University of Melbourne. Upon writing this blog, I don’t even know how to start. The past…Continue Reading The End to a Great Adventure
Drawing Close to the End
Welcome back to your favourite Unimelb student blogger! Hope you’ve all been having a good semester so far and I couldn’t be happier updating you all on the amazing time I’ve been having in Melbourne. Now facing the end of the semester with two exams down and one more to go, my grades are the…Continue Reading Drawing Close to the End
Evelyn: It’s time to say goodbye, 마지막 인사
It’s cringey saying it out loud but to say that this past year has been a wild ride would be an understatement. Truly. The decision to come on exchange is one I will never regret. The opportunity to live in a new country, learn a new language, experience a new culture, and meet so many…Continue Reading Evelyn: It’s time to say goodbye, 마지막 인사
IPSELENTI ZIYA’S ROAR : DESTINY
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
Gina in Seoul — A Beautiful Semester to Remember
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
Adjusting to LIFE IN KOREA
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
Cafes, vacys and 슈퍼주니어??!
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??!
The Mid-term Survival – All yield to Iced Americano…?
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…?