On our tenth day in Korea, we began our morning by traveling to Bukchon Hanok. While in this traditional Korean village, I viewed some architecture I’d previously learned about in our Plus3 pre-departure meetings. For example, I noticed the wooden roofing was consistent across the majority of the structures. It was unlike any historic buildings…

I can hardly believe that in a few short days, we will be departing Seoul and heading back to the states. However, I’m grateful that even as the trip comes to a close, we continue to learn through the rare opportunity to visit companies abroad. Yesterday, our ninth day in Seoul, we visited the Fredit…

Yesterday differed drastically than our hike the day prior. We spent our time visiting two prominent countries in Korea: Hyundai and TK elevator. A few months ago, my team and I researched Hyundai Smart Sense for a pre-departure assignment. Hyundai Smart Sense is a series of automated car safety features that require minimal input from…

Unlike the several days prior, our seventh day in Seoul was spent outside the urban environment we’d become accustomed to. Instead, our visit to Bukhansan National Park involved complete immersion in nature as we embarked on a three-hour hike. Although I’ve previously engaged in exploring mild nature trails on Long Island, none compared to my…

Our sixth day in South Korea started with a 6AM departure, by far the earliest of the trip. With sleepy eyes, we headed for the bus to the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ). The Korean DMZ refers to the border area circa the 38th Parallel that divides North and South Korea. Witnessing the site challenged my preconceived…

Our fifth day in Seoul was spent at Yonsei University, the second-best private university in Korea according to the Times Higher Education Rankings. It was established in 1885, during the Joseon Dynasty.  We were fortunate enough to begin our morning with a private tour of the campus thanks to Dr. Yun’s personal connections. Throughout our…

On day four, I woke up eager to begin one of the itinerary items I’ve been looking forward to most in Korea, a group taekwondo lesson. Having some kickboxing experience in high school, I’ve been excited to learn a different martial art in its country of origin. When we arrived at the lesson, we were…

Yesterday was the first of the many company visits scheduled for our time in South Korea. Eaton is a power management company with facilities all over the globe. During the first-year engineering conference, I attended an electrical and computer engineering panel where there was an Eaton representative who spoke about his role with the company….

After successfully completing our 15 hour flight, we were welcomed to Korea by Kay and Brad, our in-country trip leaders. They briefly provided a tour of the streets surrounding our hotel. Being located in the center of Seoul, there was an abundance of shops and restaurants with bright lights and large screens to draw in…

Within 48 hours, I will be thousands of miles away from the friends, family and home that I must leave behind in the States. While part of me wishes I could pack all their support and familiarity in my carry-on bag, I’m also eager to begin my adventure in South Korea.  One of the greatest…

My name is Ana Compton. I’ve always found it amusing that I was born in Levittown, Pennsylvania, but raised in Levittown, New York. My hometown is a small suburbia about thirty minutes outside of Manhattan. Although I love the close proximity to both the Long Island beaches and the city, I always longed to experience…