Similar to yesterday’s post, this post is also a two in one blog. Starting where I left off yesterday, after lunch, we went to a Korean fish market. This place was nothing like I have seen before. Everything was live, or freshly caught. It felt more like an exotic pet store rather than a market….
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Bunkers to Boardrooms
This is a dual-day blog post. On Tuesday we visited the Humphries Military Camp occupied by the US army. Today, Wednesday, we took a bus to Eaton for a company visit. Both days were very educational and interesting. The military base was about as American as it gets. Countless vehicles, planes and artillery. The camp…
First Day Out
Today was the first real day in Korea. I slept for almost 12 hours last night, it was very refreshing to finally sleep in a bed. I got breakfast at the hotel around 7:30am and we headed out as a group near 9:00am. Today was mainly just sightseeing. First, we saw the Gyeongbokgung palace and the changing…
Seoul State of Mind
As a follow up to my pre-departure blog, this blog will contain the travels that I experienced today and some of yesterday, keep in mind there is a 13-hour difference between Pittsburgh and Seoul so the time zones may get a bit confusing. The day started at 2:45am on Saturday. Like I mentioned in my…
Goodbye Pittsburgh, Hello Seoul
It is May 3, less than 24 hours before my departure to Korea. The last week has been much more relaxing than the week prior. After finals, I was able to go home for a week and relax. Yesterday, I arrived in Pittsburgh and stayed overnight with some friends in preparation for today. I checked…
Meet Max
This summer, I’m thrilled to be embarking on a trip to South Korea through the University of Pittsburgh’s plus3 program! As a freshman business student, this is an incredible opportunity to experience a new culture and gain valuable global insights firsthand. While at Pitt, I’m setting my sights on a double major in accounting and…