As the day got started today I realized we only had a couple more days left in Seoul and wow time flew by. The connections I’ve made and the things I have learned on this trip rival any experience I have ever had. Today, however, I will not get sappy as I still want to…
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Behind the Scenes: Day 9
Today was a very educational yet interesting day. It began around 7 AM for breakfast as usual but with a bit less sleep as I did not sleep great the previous night. After breakfast, our group gathered and headed off to a Hyundai Motors plant to watch a behind-the-scenes of the car-making process and automation…
Bukhansan National Park: Day 8
I’d like to preface this blog by saying this has been my favorite day of the trip so far. As an avid nature and national park enjoyed this day was everything I could have imagined it to be. From a difficult rocky hike which was a great workout to a rewarding view and great conversations…
DMZ Tour: Day 7
Today was a very early wake up call before 6 AM as we prepared to head to the DMZ, the border between North and South Korea also known as the demilitarized zone. The tour started with a quick breakfast and I got to try some gimpap, which is another Korean staple food and was recommended…
Yonsei University: Day 6
Another packed day in the books as I finally sit down to journal the tour of Yonsei University. Today we got to sleep in a bit and I didn’t really take advantage of it as I still wake up pretty early getting used to the time zone difference so I hit the gym instead. After…
Reflection and Advice: Day 5
What advice would you give to others who are planning to study on this program? As I reflect on day 5 of plus 3 Korea I will summarize the day then offer some advice to future plus 3 students or students considering joining an abroad program. Today started a little later so I was able…
Nonstop Seoul: Day 4
Today was by far the most hectic day of the trip so far. From 7 AM to 10 PM, the itinerary was packed to the gills. To start the morning we had a 7:15 meet time, barely enough to scarf down some breakfast, then headed on a long bus ride to Eaton. After getting out…
Camp Humpheries and Korea: Day 3
As the trip continues today we went to the largest US military base outside America and learned about things from leadership to tech and engineering. It was an early wake up call but since I am still getting used to the time difference it doesn’t bother me. After another great hotel breakfast it was off…
Getting Started in Seoul: Day 2
Today was the first real day of activities for our group and man it was a packed one. The day began for me at 5 AM, still trying to adjust to the jet lag and 14-hour time difference. After a quick gym session and shower, it was time for breakfast. Sejong Hotel truly has one…
Arrival in Seoul: Day 1
After a long 19+ hours of travel and a 14-hour time difference, we are finally in Seoul. My arrival in South Korea was surreal as it really is halfway around the world and truly a different experience from the US. My first impressions of the country were that the airport and facilities around Seoul were…
Pre Departure Blog
By: Jacob Sedwick As we prepare to leave for South Korea tomorrow I can’t help but feel excited and optimistic. Surely there is some anxiety as I’ve never been outside the country and the wake-up call is 2 AM. But all in all, I am very excited to experience this once-in-a-lifetime trip. It seems like…
Introductory Blog
Hello everyone, as I look forward to my Plus 3 trip to South Korea I’d like to introduce myself. My name is Jacob Sedwick, I am from around Dayton, Ohio and I am a freshman planning to major in Marketing and Finance. Some background about my family is I have an older sister(21) and a…