Today was the last day of our site visits, and it was both informative and eye-opening!We started the day by visiting the Oil Park, followed by a tour of the Water Purification Center. Unfortunately, the Oil Park was recently purchased by a private owner, so public access was limited. Although we couldn’t explore much of…
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Bombs and Baseball
Starting this chilly morning by boarding the charter bus to go to the DMZ, which is the border between North and South Korea. It was very interesting to see the amount of security and the precautions needed to enter the area. To get there, we first had to drive in the charter bus, then transfer to…
Mountain, Tree, Waterfall
Today, we started our day by boarding a charter bus, which was a welcome change after many days of relying on public transportation. I didn’t realize how much I would miss riding a bus until we had the chance to travel more comfortably. Our first destination was Camp Casey, a U.S. military base where some…
Mixing it up at the Seoul Tower
Today, we had a late start to our day, but it was well worth it because we visited the iconic Seoul Tower! Getting up to the skyline was definitely a bit of an adventure. We had to take a bus that slowly wound its way up the steep and winding hillside, offering glimpses of the…
Happy Birthday Buddah!
Today, we started the day with a lovely walk through Hnabok Village. Although it was a quick stroll, the scenery was beautiful, and I really appreciated the architecture of the traditional buildings. The rooftops featured unique paneling and curved ends that made them stand out. What was especially interesting was that people still live in…
Yonsei through rain covered glasses
Today was the long-awaited visit to Yonsei University, one of the most prestigious universities in South Korea, with an acceptance rate of just 18%. As one of the top institutions in the country, I had been looking forward to exploring the campus and learning more about the academic environment there. While it was pouring rain…
High Kicks & City Hall
Today we started the day with a taekwondo lesson! I knew a little bit going in because I did karate when I was younger, but I was curious about how it would be different. I can definitely say that martial arts are no joke. When the instructor was giving us demonstrations, his movements were very…
Hyundai, Han River & High Vibes
Today was the site visit that I was most looking forward to, Hyundai! My family members have cars from this company, so I was excited to see what the company would talk about and if I would find my car in the production line. Before we got there, we were gifted a lovely breakfast box…
A Tail of Two Companies
Today was a packed day of site visits!First, we went to Fredit, a company known for its yogurt and dairy products. We had a tour of the factory and saw the production line for the drinks. They grow the probiotics themselves and store them in large metal tanks, later mixing them into the yogurt drink….
From Heritage to High-Tech: Fortresses and Fridges
Today was full of tradition and innovation!We started the day at Hwaseong Fortress and took a tour of the large property. It was amazing to see another historic site with such beautiful structures and architecture. With all the greenery and a scenic pond, it was a perfect sight to enjoy on such a beautiful day….
20+ hours of travel later…..
We made it to Korea! Did it take the first flight being delayed multiple times and the longest flight I have ever been on, well, yes! But nonetheless, I made it and had a full day of activities. First, we went to Gyeongbuk Palace to see the guards change and to tour the palace, but…
Hi Korea!
Hello! My name is Gabrielle Trapp, and I am from Trappe, Pennsylvania. I am a freshman at the University of Pittsburgh, double majoring in Global Management and Marketing and planning to get a certification in leadership and ethics. On campus, I am a member of Phi Beta Lambda, which is a professional business organization on…