Tag: #Busan

Three people sit together outdoors at night, including one dressed as the animated character No-Face holding a green prop, while the others smile toward the camera under bright city lights.

Bread as a Coping Mechanism: Overcoming Struggles in One of the Hardest Universities in Korea w/ Emily Kim
Posted in Advice, Ambassador Blogs, Asia, Day in the Life, East Asia, Location, Program Type, Tips & Tricks, University Exchange
Student Ambassadors

My main aspirations for committing to a study abroad program were to explore Korea and experience how computer science classes differ in another country. I chose KAIST because it is…

Continue Reading
Two iced lattes with milk served in clear glasses beside a slice of tiramisu on a wooden tray, with napkins and forks on the side at a café table.

One Iced Americano, Please: A Recollection of Globalism, Space, and Belonging in Korean Café Culture w/Rebekah Song
Posted in Advice, Ambassador Blogs, Asia, East Asia, Global Scholars, Tips & Tricks, UW Faculty Led
Student Ambassadors

“One iced americano, please” (아이스 아메리카노 하나 주세요) was the first sentence I learnedin Korea. My cohort had the privilege of studying Korean Linguistics at Pusan University’sLanguage Education Institute, and…

Continue Reading

Beyond K-Pop: Exploring Smart Cities and Sustainability in South Korea – w/ Stanley Xiao
Posted in Ambassador Blogs, Asia, East Asia
Student Ambassadors

This summer of 2025 will be my most unforgettable experience ever. I have been wanting to travel to South Korea because I have been exposed to K-drama and K-pop, so…

Continue Reading