by Owen M. | May 22, 2024 | Asia, Engineering, Non-traditional, Semester, UA-Affiliate, _
Maintaining your well-being while abroad is key to enjoying your experience to the fullest. Whether it’s mental, physical, or social health, each aspect plays a crucial role in your overall happiness. Balancing these areas is vital, as none should be overlooked....
by Owen M. | May 22, 2024 | Asia, Engineering, Honors College, Non-traditional, Semester, UA-Affiliate, _
Why bother studying abroad? It’s a fair question. If you have any desire to study abroad, hopefully, some reasons come to mind. It could be learning a new language, enjoying the new food and culture, meeting new people, gaining opportunities to benefit your...
by Owen M. | Apr 18, 2024 | Asia, Engineering, Honors College, Non-traditional, Semester, UA-Affiliate, _
Getting accustomed to life in South Korea while studying abroad has been quite an adventure. Not only do Korea and the United States have vastly different cultures, but adapting to a country where English isn’t the primary language comes with its own set of...
by M. Withrow | May 8, 2023 | All Year, Asia, Commerce & Business, UA-Affiliate, _
When I first arrived in Seoul I felt like I would hate it since I am not one to be super social. The language barrier I knew I would come to face was slowly creeping into my mind, making me think that I wouldn’t be able to make new friends. I would come to realize...
by Mildred D | Aug 1, 2022 | Asia, Commerce & Business, Exchange, Semester
I spent the spring of 2022 in Seoul, South Korea. I did not know any Korean nor did I know a lot about Korean culture. I researched as much as I could and learned to read the Korean Alphabet, but that was all. It was extremely nerve-racking and I had no idea what to...
by Channler S | Jul 30, 2022 | Asia, Engineering, Summer, UA Non-Affiliate
Oncheon-cheon, Busan – During cherry blossom season Busan is the second largest city in South Korea, and being a mountainous area surrounded by beaches, there are many amazing spots to visit during your time in Busan. Furthermore, if you have the opportunity,...
by Mildred D | Jul 26, 2022 | Asia, Commerce & Business, Exchange, Semester
When I first began to consider studying abroad, there were a lot of things happening in my life. It was my very first semester in college and my parents were having to adjust. I was overwhelmed with the sheer number of programs the study abroad program offers. There...
by Channler S | Jul 2, 2022 | Asia, Engineering, Summer, UA Non-Affiliate
Being the second biggest city in South Korea, Busan can be quite the duanting place to explore, with so many food places to choose from I will share some of my favorites for you to try during your trip! Korean BBQ with friends! First off, for people who are looking to...
by Channler S | May 10, 2022 | Asia, Semester, UA Non-Affiliate, _
So you have found yourself visiting the mountainous, bustling city of Busan. Located in the southeastern part of South Korea, Busan is the second-largest city with beautiful beaches, bustling night markets, and plenty of notable landmarks to check out. However, even...
by Kasey G | Aug 10, 2021 | Asia, Education, Summer, UA-Affiliate
While I was studying abroad, I went to quite a few museums. Seoul is a place that has rich culture, history, and art. In this blog, I will discuss my experience at the museums I visited in Seoul. Museums are nice on a day with less than ideal weather and are usually...
by Linnet K | Jan 7, 2016 | Asia, Commerce & Business, Exchange, Semester
안녕 – (anyong) – hello/goodbye In less than two months, I will be studying abroad at Yonsei University, one of the top 3 universities in Seoul, South Korea. Honestly, the preparation that came with trying to study abroad was enough to distract me from the actual...
by Apryl J | Sep 2, 2014 | All Year, Asia, Commerce & Business, Exchange
Hello! 안녕하세요! My name is Apryl Jackson and I have chosen to journey off to Seoul (서울), South Korea as an exchange student for a year. I am a junior at the University of Alabama majoring in International Business with a minor in Korean Language. I decided to study...
