Today was our last day in Argentina and it was a bittersweet time. These past two weeks have been so much fun and its been a trip I will never forget. From the 12 hour delay in the airport two weeks ago to returning home today, our group has become great friends and experienced so…
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See Ya Seoul! (Day 12)
Today is departure day. I am so sad yet so fulfilled from this trip. 14 days was the sweet spot to be in South Korea. We had to be in the lobby at 11:45am with all our luggage. I woke up at around 8:30-9:00am to get breakfast with others before we headed to the airport….
Han River Cruise & JIBEN (Day 11)
Our last full day in Seoul has come. Thursday’s itinerary was fairly light. We had a Han River cruise, presentations, and dinner. We had to congregate in the lobby at 11:00am so it was the first day we were able to sleep in. We took a bus to the river and then had bento boxes…
Buddha’s Birthday and an Underground Mall (Day 10)
Wednesday was another busy day however, instead of company visits we once again ventured as a big group to explore Korea some more. We started the morning by visiting Bukchon Hanok Village. This village is a residential area, and we were told to be quiet and not be boisterous as we walked the streets. The…
Samsung, Probiotics, and Getting Lost on the Subway (Day 9)
Surprisingly, my legs did not hurt too much from the hike the day before. Monday morning was an early one because we had two company visits. We were visiting Samsung and Hy. Since we hadn’t had a company visit in a few days I was very eager and excited. I was especially excited for Hy…
Hiking to a Cooking Class??? (Day 7)
Sunday might have been my favorite day yet. Our agenda consisted of a hike at Bukhansan National Park. Later that day around dinner time we had a cooking class. Sunday started by getting up around 7:30-8:00am. The drive was about 30 minutes. Once we got there it was go time, and we started hiking. Kay…
North Korean Tunnels at the DMZ (day 6)
The day most of us were eagerly waiting for. This was the day we were going to the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ). The DMZ is a buffer zone between North and South Korea aimed at keeping distance between the two countries to prevent direct military conflicts. The bus ride was about 1.5 hours long and I…
Thursdays are for Taekwondo (Day 4)
Just as the title says, Thursdays are for taekwondo. This day everyone in Plus3 Korea spent time together venturing out about in the city. It started with a taekwondo class in the early afternoon. I had no idea what to expect. The only type of martial arts I was familiar with is from the Disney…
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Bukchon Hanok Village For one of the last days of the trip, we woke up early and drove to the Bukchon Hanok Village. This village replicates ancient Korean architecture with the use of modern materials. In the roughly one hour that we were there, I walked around with two close friends, Felipe and Alex K….
11- Cruising to the Finish Line
Seoul’s Beauty from a New Perspective Day eleven of Plus3 South Korea was our final full day. Before our final presentations in the late afternoon, we had the opportunity to witness the beauty of Seoul from the mighty Han River on an hour-long cruise. While the trip had a packed itinerary, they certainly saved the…
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HY | Freddit Co. Today we visited a manufacturer of probiotic-based products, HY, whose parent company is Freddit Co. Their most popular products include drinkable yoghurts, which are very tasty! Upon arriving to the luxurious factory, we were instructed to wear special sandals, a part of Korean culture aimed at conserving the integrity of the…
10 – City-Wide Birthday Celebration
On Day 10 of Plus3 South Korea, we had a very active morning followed by an afternoon and evening of resting and working on our final projects. On this day, it was a national holiday in Korea celebrating Buddha’s Birthday. We began our morning with a trip to a famous traditional Korean village and continued…
9 – HY and Mighty
On day 9 of Plus3 South Korea we had yet another busy day of visiting companies and learning about their business models and smart systems. On this day we visited both HY Fredit and the Samsung Innovation Museum. While very different in their business models, both companies are success stories in how aspects of Korean…
Last Day in Argentina
I learned so much on this trip. Not only about the healthcare systems, but how to be abroad. It was my first time out of the country without parents and I am so glad I took the leap to go. I learned how to work better with my peers through the group project and loved…
The hills are alive
We spent our last day in Austria!!! We went to Salzburg, which is where The Sound of Music was filmed. We stopped at this German restaurant for a quick bite before we took the incline to the top of the castle which overlooked the city. It was absolutely stunning. We took our photos and walked…
Bye Bye Buenos Aires
I can’t believe our trip has already come to an end. I can’t even begin to express how happy and grateful I am to have been able to experience this with all these amazing people. I have learned so much about the Argentine healthcare system and Argentine culture overall over the past 12 days, and…
Farewell Netherlands
I am currently writing this blog post from the Schipol Airport on May 17th, but this post details our last day in Rotterdam, May 16th Yesterday, in true Plus3 fashion, we started the day bright and early. I believe my body has adapted to the lack of sleep, and can now function off of 5 hours a…
Audi Tour – Day 9
Today we went on a tour of the Audi production facility. It was especially interesting to see the start-to-finish production which was something we did not get to see during our other visits. Beginning with the shaping of the metal, to putting the pieces together, to driving a brand new car through the facility as…
Hasta la Vista Argentina
I really enjoyed my time here in Argentina. I met some really cool people that I formed real friendships with, and I learned some really interesting things not just about the healthcare system, but also about the culture and way of life here in Argentina. I learned that the people here drive like maniacs. I…
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Today, we took a bus to visit one of the Obras Sociales, Medife! They were located in a very nice building, and even had tea for us which helped with the sickness that the chilliness of Buenos Aires gave me. Dr. Florencia Ledesma led the discussion, and provided us with all the information about Ase…