Today was finally the day we were leaving Korea. It felt strange waking up knowing the trip was officially coming to an end. I got up around 8 a.m. and spent some time hanging out with V before we went upstairs to get breakfast. While eating, I kept thinking about all the Pokémon keychains and…

Today was our last full day of activities in Korea, and it was also the day of our final presentations. It honestly felt strange knowing the trip was coming to an end because it felt like we just arrived. We started the morning by visiting TOPIS at Seoul City Hall. TOPIS is the transportation management…

Today we headed back to Seoul, but before leaving we had one more exciting stop: the Hyundai Motors plant. After finishing packing, I headed downstairs and we left for the day. Before the tour, we stopped for an early lunch. I had bulgogi along with several side dishes that I wasn’t completely sure what they…

Today we visited POSTECH again, but this time we got a full campus tour from student guides. We were split into smaller groups, and each group had a POSTECH student showing us around. The campus was incredibly large and modern, but what stood out to me most was how much nature surrounded everything. There were trees, walking…

Today in Korea was one of the busiest days of the trip so far. We had to get up a little earlier than usual because we were visiting POSTECH. I came down for breakfast around 8:20, and not long after that, we headed out for the campus tour. From the moment we arrived, I could tell…

We woke up around 6:00 a.m. today and got ready for breakfast at the temple. I definitely felt the effects of sleeping on the traditional hard bed because I woke up super sore. Breakfast was simple but good — I had toast, rice, and cucumbers before we started our day. After eating, we walked up…

Today we arrived at the temple, and it was unlike any place I had ever visited before. The temple was very isolated, surrounded by tall trees and peaceful nature, which made it feel calm and quiet the moment we arrived. Since we would be staying overnight, I was both excited and a little nervous to…

Today was one of the most memorable days of my trip to South Korea because we visited the Korean Demilitarized Zone, also known as the DMZ. The day started with a very long bus ride, but honestly, it was nice because everyone got a chance to relax and catch up on sleep before the tour….

Today in Korea was packed from start to finish, and it ended up being one of my favorite days of the trip so far. We started the morning with an archery activity at the fortress, which was something I had never tried before. Using a bow and arrow looked much easier than it actually was,…

We started the morning by going to tour City Hall. Before the tour, we stopped at Tim Hortons for drinks, which was a really nice way to start the day. I ordered a Dirty Diana, which was a mix of pomegranate and orange flavors. I wasn’t sure what to expect at first, but it ended…

Today, we were expecting a day full of sightseeing and tours, but instead, we were assigned to find Dr. Yun through a scavenger hunt! We got to use the subway on our own and figured out where he was by following the hints. We ended up at Jogyesa Temple and it was really pretty there….

We have finally landed in Korea! The long flight was worth it, but I was very tired. I slept the whole flight, but the plane was uncomfortable. When we finally got to the hotel, I showered immediately; it was so nice to be clean. Then I had breakfast with my friends Anshi, Kali, and Maddie,…

The moment we’ve been waiting for these past few months is finally here: our departure to Korea! The weeks leading up to this trip were very busy as we had to move out, take our finals, and I was also apartment hunting because there were some issues with my housing, but now it’s all resolved,…

Hi everyone! My name is Jacqueline Walters, and I am in Plus3’s South Korea program. I am a first-year SCI student majoring in Data Science and minoring in Business from Glenside, Pennsylvania. Here at Pitt I’m involved in a few clubs such as Smart Women Securities (SWS), Women in Computer Science (WiCS), and the Computer…