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Grace S.

Arts + Sciences Seoul, South Korea
Hometown: Bridgewater, New Jersey

Hello! My name is Grace Sellinger and I am a participant in CIEE's Seoul study abroad program at Yonsei University in Seoul, South Korea. I am a double major in Dance and International Studies at Muhlenberg College in Allentown, Pennsylvania in the United States, but here I am a Political Science & Diplomacy Major. My blog posts are here to help you understand my experience in South Korea as a foreign student and hopefully get you excited for your own study abroad! I share my personal tips, photos, videos, and information to help you prepare for your adventure!

Posts

University Music Festivals in Seoul

By Grace S.

When a Korean friend asked me if I wanted to see PSY and aespa for free at a university, of course I said yes! It turns out that Korean universities... keep reading

Visiting 1Million Dance Studio

By Grace S.

If you're a K-Pop fan and/or dancer like me, you've probably heard of Seoul's infamous 1Million Dance Studio. It's famous for K-Pop choreographers, backupdancers, and even idols themselves taking or... keep reading

Buddha's Birthday and Lantern Festival

By Grace S.

In countries where Buddhism is strong, like South Korea, Buddha's birthday is a nationally celebrated holiday. This year, I decided to take part in the festivities by attending a cheer... keep reading

Goseokjeong Pavillion

By Grace S.

If you're looking for a more rural destination in South Korea, looking to get away from the populous cities of Seoul, Busan, and Daegu, and even avoid tourist spots like... keep reading

A Peaceful Place: Seonyudo Park

By Grace S.

Are you looking for somewhere to relax surrounded by nature? Or are you looking for a great place to see the cherry blossoms when they bloom? Well, Seonyudo Park (선유도공원)... keep reading

Be Prepared to Walk... a Lot!

By Grace S.

There are many aspects of life in South Korea that are well-known in online travel circles: the country's notoriously hard water, honorifics when speaking to others, cafe culture, and much... keep reading

Eating in Korea

By Grace S.

One of the things I was most excited for when I was preparing to travel to South Korea was the food! As a fan of Korean cuisine, I was totally... keep reading

A Day Trip to Gwangyang Maewha Village

By Grace S.

In South Korea, it's common knowledge that when the cherry blossoms bloom it signals the beginning of the Spring season. But, I was proven wrong when I was doing some... keep reading

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