Hailey B.
Hailey's Program
I am a junior studying Media and Professional Communications at the University of Pittsburgh! I am half Korean and am currently studying abroad in Seoul, South Korea and am very excited to share my cultural and personal journey while I am here!
https://www.ciee.org/go-abroad/college-study-abroad/locations/south-korea/seoul#next
Posts
All Goods Things Must Come to an End
My time here in Seoul has been full of experiences I will never forget. My intercultural competence and tolerance has been challenged and pushed, but through the lessons I learned... keep reading
Who Would've Thought I'd be Going to Thailand?
If I could tell my high school self that I would be 21, studying abroad in Seoul, South Korea, but traveling to Phuket, Thailand, I would have told me I... keep reading
Baseball: Something Korea Does Right
Being in Seoul my friends and I often find ourselves saying things along the lines of, "Korea just does it better than America", "America could never", or "I wish we... keep reading
A Lotte World Tradition
A popular activity to do among friends in Seoul is to go to spend a day at Lotte World. My friends and I picked the perfect Spring day to go... keep reading
Train to Busan
Tucked away in Busan, South Korea, Gamcheon Cultural Village is a vibrant, colorful gem you don't want to miss. This being my second time in Busan, Gamcheon Village is still... keep reading
The Han River
Stretching over 300 kilometers through the heart of Seoul, the Han River is a lifeline that connects the city's diverse neighborhoods. Lined with parks, walking trails, and scenic viewpoints, the... keep reading
Seoul's Famous Markets
One of the coolest things about Seoul is the various markets spread throughout the city. From shops to streets lined with food stalls, there is nothing you cannot find in... keep reading
Seoul Seeking: Deok-su Palace Galbijim and Finding Ones Self
Growing up half Korean half white, while living in Chinatown Chicago, my life has been surrounded by a variety of cultures, histories, and tastes. Since arriving in Seoul I have... keep reading