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Joy M.

Arts + Sciences Seoul, South Korea
Hometown: Minnesota

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Saying Goodbye

By Joy M.

As my time in South Korea is coming to an end, I've been having difficulty processing how to say goodbye and who to say goodbye to. So with this final... keep reading

6 K-Pop Activities I've Experienced as a K-Pop Fan

By Joy M.

If you are a devoted K-pop fan like me, it only makes sense to find as many K-pop activities as possible. Here is a list of 6 activities I've experienced... keep reading

Harry Potter Cafe in Hongdae

By Joy M.

Recently, I became a massive fan of the cinematic Harry Potter series. When I learned that there was a Harry Potter-themed cafe in Hongdae, I was ecstatic to visit. As... keep reading

A Day Outing to Nami Island

By Joy M.

On a trip organized by CIEE, a group of students left at 8:00am for a full-day adventure at Nami Island. Many students slept for the two hours of travel, while... keep reading

21st Birthday Spent at Everland

By Joy M.

In celebration of my 21st birthday, my friends and I planned an eventful outing to Everland, South Korea's largest amusement park. An hour away from Yonsei University, there were various... keep reading

Hiking Bugaksan Mountain

By Joy M.

Coming from Minnesota, the U.S State known for its 10,000 lakes, I was very excited about the change in scenery. When my friend asked if I wanted to hike one... keep reading

Exploring Yeonnam-dong!

By Joy M.

Just a 30-minute walk from Sinchon is the perfect cafe-hopping spot, Yeonnam-dong! If you are a caffeine addict like me, you can find a variety of Instagram-worthy cafes in this... keep reading

What a weekend in Seoul looks like: CIEE Scavenger Hunt and Gyeongbokgung Palace

By Joy M.

CIEE Scavenger Hunt A week out of Quarantine, CIEE sent groups of students out on a Scavenger hunt around Seoul. Our first stop: Seochon Village, located west of Gyeongbokgung Palace... keep reading

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