Today started bright and early as we got ready to board the KTX train to Gongju for our temple stay. One thing that immediately stood out to me when we arrived at the train station was how different it felt compared to train stations I have seen before. There were so many shops, cafes, bakeries,…
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Day 05: I Saw North Korea 🇰🇵
Today started off pretty early, and I was especially excited because it was finally the day we were going to visit the Korean Demilitarized Zone, also known as the DMZ. This was honestly one of the places I had been looking forward to the most on this trip because I have always been very interested…
Day 04: Fortresses and Future Technology
Today started off with a visit to Hwaseong Fortress in Suwon, and it was honestly such an incredible place to explore. The fortress was absolutely massive, and I was amazed by how huge and well-preserved it still is. Walking through the area made me feel like I had stepped into a different time period because…
Day 03: H2O & BBQ
Today started early at 9:00 AM as we headed to Seoul City Hall. When we arrived, I was immediately amazed by how massive and modern the building was. What stood out to me the most was how the architecture combined technology and nature so seamlessly. Even though it was a modern government building, it still…
Day 02: Find Me
Today started off with something completely unexpected and, honestly, really exciting. In the morning, after we all got ready to leave the hotel, we suddenly received a text from Dr. Yun saying we were now part of a scavenger hunt. Instead of giving us a normal itinerary for the day, he told us that we…
Day 01: First Day in Seoul
Today started off so well as we landed at Incheon International Airport. The moment we arrived, everything already felt so different and exciting. As soon as we got through, we stopped at a convenience store, and I was honestly amazed by the variety of things they had. There were so many unique snacks, drinks, and…
Day 00: From Finals To Flights
Finallyyy!! The day I have been waiting for from the beginning of this semester has finally arrived. Yesterday was a full day from start to finish. I wrapped up my last final, moved out of my first-year dorm, and headed straight to the pre-departure meeting where I got to sit in a room full of…
Headed to Korea
Hello everyone! My name is Varnujah, and I am a first-year bioengineering student at the University of Pittsburgh, originally from Pittsburgh. I’m really excited to be part of the Plus3 South Korea program and am looking forward to the academic, personal, and professional growth this experience will bring. At Pitt, I’m actively involved in clubs…