Today started off early as we headed back to Seoul City Hall, which was nice because I really enjoyed visiting it the first time. This time, however, we specifically went to the TOPIS headquarters, which is located inside Seoul City Hall. TOPIS stands for Seoul Transport Operation and Information Service, and it serves as the…
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Day 10: Hyundai
Today started off early as I packed all of my things and got ready to check out of our hotel in Pohang. After checking out, we left for one of the places I had been looking forward to the most during this trip, the Hyundai Motor Company in Ulsan. Before heading to the factory, we…
Day 09: Steel
Today was a really long but exciting day filled with new experiences. Today we visited Pohang University of Science and Technology again, along with POSCO, one of the world’s largest steel companies. As soon as we arrived at POSTECH, we met our tour guides, who were students currently studying there. They were all very welcoming…
Day 08: POSTECH
Today we visited Pohang University of Science and Technology, also known as POSTECH. Before this trip, I honestly did not know much about the university, but after today, I was really impressed by everything I learned there. At the beginning of the visit, we attended a presentation where they explained the university’s rankings, funding, research…
Day 07: Temple Stay
Today started extremely early as I woke up at 5:00 in the morning for the temple stay schedule. Even though I was very sleepy at first, I was also excited because I knew this would be a unique experience I probably would not get to do very often. As soon as I woke up, I…
Day 6: Temple Run
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,…
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…