Despite what the title implies, today wasn’t entirely shopping. We actually started the day by visiting the Suwon Hwaseong Fortress to fire some bows and visit a historic fortress from Dynastic Korea, after which we visited the Samsung Innovation Museum (SIM). At SIM, we were given a guided tour by one of the guides there,…
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City Halls and City Views
Yesterday was a very tour-heavy day. We started with a visit to Seoul City Hall where we were debriefed on the history of the building and surrounding area by our tour guide. Over the course of the tour, she also provided insight as to how the City Hall acts as a safe haven for the…
K-Popping and Locking (and a Public Transit Scavenger Hunt)
As I post this, another day in South Korea comes to a close. Today was another eventful one. It started with us all innocently walking down to the lobby as usual, but once we all arrived, we noticed Dr. Yun wasn’t there. Lo and behold, we look at the trip group chat and see Dr….
A Journey’s Beginning
Today marks the first complete day of the trip. After a 4am arrival in Incheon International Airport, we loaded onto the touring company’s bus for an hour and a half drive to our hotel in Seoul. Before I continue, I have to rave about the bus ride. It was honestly one of my favorite moments…
Inches to Incheon
I lie back and relax, music blasting in my ears. Finals are over. I’m just waiting for grades. Then it sets in: I leave for South Korea tomorrow. The trip that got me through all those endless classes and soul-crushing exams is finally here, and I couldn’t be more excited! Honestly, with our departure so…
Plus 3 South Korea, Plus Me!
Hi, I’m Jacob Franks, a first-year engineering student with Pitt’s Swanson School of Engineering. A lifelong resident of suburban western Pennsylvania, I’m eager to explore the world and experience life outside of my small town, be it in the Steel City or across the world in South Korea! With roots in a small school, I’ve…