Over the course of 14 days in Seoul, South Korea, I had the incredible opportunity to immerse myself in a city that stands as a beacon of technological innovation, cultural richness, and forward-thinking infrastructure. As a Business Analytics and Global Management major, this trip allowed me not only to witness Smart Systems in action but…
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Bases and Baseball
Today started foggy and early with a long bus ride to one of the most historically and politically charged sites in the world — the Korean Demilitarized Zone (DMZ). Though we were expecting sunny weather, we were instead met with thick fog and dreary skies. Strangely enough, it added to the gravity of the place….
Climbing, Calzones, and Camp Casey
We started the day early with breakfast—mini chocolate chip muffins are still my go-to favorite. After that, it was back on the bus, this time headed to Camp Casey. At first glance, the base looked a little plain and not exactly welcoming from the outside, but once inside, it was massive. There were buildings everywhere,…
Taste of Seoul
Sleeping in—what an amazing feeling. I haven’t had the chance to do that in a while, so waking up at 10 this morning felt incredible. Honestly, I wish every day could start that way. No early morning mountain hiking for me—while the idea sounds amazing, waking up at 6:00 a.m. to do it still sounds…
Cars and Cruises
We started bright and early at 6:50 a.m., hopping on an hour-long bus ride to the Hyundai Asan Factory. Along the way, we were given the cutest little breakfast box. The fruit was surprisingly fresh — I had no idea I liked kiwis so much. The sandwich was also delicious, especially with the sweet and…
City Hall and Myeongdong
Today started a little slower — we finally got to sleep in! Oddly enough, it left me feeling groggier than usual, but after getting up and moving, the day picked up. We hopped on the bus to a Taekwondo class, which was something completely new for me. I don’t have much experience with martial arts,…
Yonsei in the Rain
Today was rainy — to say the least. But honestly, the weather added to the atmosphere, giving the day a cozy, cinematic feel that I actually enjoyed. Our destination was Yonsei University, one of the most prestigious schools in South Korea. After navigating public transportation in the downpour, we finally arrived just in time for…
Elevating Probiotics
Today’s adventures kicked off bright and early at 8:30 AM, starting with a visit to Fredit—one of the largest probiotic yogurt factories in Korea. After breakfast, we dove right into the production process, learning how yogurt is made on-site—from the creation of the yogurt itself to the manufacturing and recycling of the bottles. It was…
South Korea: Day 2
Today was genuinely amazing. Waking up at six wasn’t exactly thrilling, but everything that followed made it totally worth it! Breakfast on the 17th floor set the tone perfectly — the hotel offers so many great options, but I think the muffins are my favorite so far. Light, fluffy, and just the right amount of…
Seoul First Impressions
After a 15-hour plane ride, we finally touched down in Seoul, South Korea at the crack of dawn—arriving at Incheon Airport around 4 a.m. Our first priority, of course, was food. We stopped at a cozy little restaurant near our hotel, where I had a deliciously warm bowl of dumpling soup for breakfast. It was…
Plus3: Seoul Searching
Hi everyone, I’m Aiyana (Kai) Smith. I am a freshman in the College of Business Administration. While I am currently pursuing a major in Business Analytics, I intend to double major in Global Management. I’m from York, PA from a suburban area so the city was a real jump. I enjoy photography and trying new…