Today was a pretty laid-back day compared to some of our other adventures. We woke up at a normal time and had breakfast at the hotel before heading out for the day. Our first destination was the Oil Tank Culture Park. We were the first group from Plus3 Seoul to visit this location! That alone…
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DMZ and Baseball Game (Day 10)
Today started off kind of early with hotel breakfast before we hopped on the bus for about an hour-long drive to the DMZ. Once we arrived, we went into the infiltration tunnels that were secretly dug by North Korea as a way to plan an invasion of the South. After that, we headed to the…
Camp Casey and Soyosan Short Hike (Day 9)
Today, we had a somewhat early start. We met in the lobby around 8:20 am and got on the bus to go to Camp Casey, a US military base in South Korea. The ride was about an hour, and I slept most of the way. When we arrived, they had to double-check our passport numbers…
Morning Hike and Cooking Class (Day 8)
Today, I accidentally woke up around 6:15 am and couldn’t fall back asleep. My roommate Susu was planning to go on an optional hike coordinated by one of our group members and two former Pitt students now living in Korea. When I noticed Susu wasn’t getting up, I woke her and asked if she still…
Bukchon Hanok Village, Namdaemun Market, and Cheonggyecheon River (Day 7)
Today, I woke up feeling so much better than I did yesterday. After checking in with Dr. Yun and Chris, I decided I was definitely well enough to join the group for today’s adventures—and I’m so glad I did! First on the schedule was the Bukchon Hanok Village. I was really looking forward to this…
A Day Stuck Inside (Day 6)
This morning, I woke up not feeling great. I could tell something had been building up the last few days, but it really hit me last night. Even though I felt a little better this morning compared to yesterday, I figured it would be best to stay at the hotel and rest up. After talking…
Taekwondo, Seoul City Hall, and Myeongdong (Day 5)
Today, we got to sleep in which was very nice. We started our day off with a short bus ride to the Taekwondo studio. Here, we learned about the history of Taekwondo and some of the basic moves. My favorite part was getting to snap a wooden plank in half by kicking my leg. Overall,…
Hyundai and Han River Cruise (Day 4)
Today, we had to get up at a bright and early 6 am to begin our bus ride to the Hyundai Asan Factory. We didn’t have time for hotel breakfast, so we got breakfast sandwiches on the bus. We finally arrived at the Hyundai Asan Factory after an almost two-hour bus ride. Most of us…
Fredit and TK Elevators (Day 3)
After breakfast at the hotel, we began our drive to Fredit. Fredit is a company under the HY brand that specializes in probiotic health drinks. They are known for their innovation in fermentation and commitment to sustainability. When we arrived, we were instructed to change into slippers that were provided for us. We watched a…
Fortress, Samsung Museum, and Myeongdong (Day Two)
After starting off the day with hotel breakfast, we went to the Suwon Hwaseong Fortress. It was interesting how there were some modern stores and restaurants integrated into the area of the fortress. I really liked how they built around the fortress, showing how the Korean people are proud of their history! One of my…
Hello Seoul! (Day One)
After a long, long day (or two…) of traveling, we finally landed in Incheon at 4 a.m. Korea time! It still feels surreal that we’re actually in Korea. We spent some time at the airport before meeting our tour guide and taking an hour-long bus ride to our hotel. The drive from the airport was…
A Glimpse Into My Seoul!
Hi! My name is Noa Shimshi, and I’m currently a first-year computer engineering student at the University of Pittsburgh’s Swanson School of Engineering. Personally, I’m passionate about forming meaningful connections and using engineering as a tool to improve lives. I plan on pursuing a certificate in Disability Studies, which reflects my interest in creating inclusive,…