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Kate S.
Student Traveler

Kate S.

Arts + Sciences
Hometown: Memphis

Hi! My name is Kate, and I'm a junior Art History and International and Global Studies double major at Sewanee. While in Korea, I am most excited to visit cute cafes, wander around Seoul's many neighborhoods, and travel on the weekends! I can't wait to share my experiences with everyone :)

Posts

Finding a Sense of Home While Abroad

By Kate S.

Now that my semester abroad is coming to end, I think it’s a good time to share with you what I did (and what I wish I did) to make Seoul feel like a home away from home.

Should You Take CIEE’s Intercultural Communication and Leadership Course?

By Kate S.

Are you wondering whether or not you should sign up for Intercultural Communication and Leadership with CIEE? Here, I share details about the course and my experience taking it.

Mullae, Seoul’s Art Neighborhood: Seoul Neighborhoods Series

By Kate S.

In this series, I will introduce you to some of my favorite neighborhoods in Seoul. I hope this helps you as you make your Seoul bucketlist!

Your Guide to Cafe Hopping in Yeonnam: Seoul Neighborhoods Series

By Kate S.

In this series, I will introduce you to some of my favorite neighborhoods in Seoul. I hope this helps you as you make your Seoul bucketlist!

How to Spend a Day in Mangwon: Seoul Neighborhoods Series

By Kate S.

In this series, I will introduce you to some of my favorite neighborhoods in Seoul. I hope this helps you as you make your Seoul bucketlist!

Managing Expectations at the Halfway Point

By Kate S.

This Friday marks eight weeks since I arrived in Seoul! I think this is a great time to reflect on the realities of my experience so far, so that you... keep reading

A Weekend in Jeonju: Hanoks, Tea Houses, and Hanji

By Kate S.

My mom is visiting this week, and for the weekend, we decided to take a trip outside Seoul to see one of the biggest hanok villages in Korea, located in... keep reading

A Weekend in Gyeongju: Tombs, Temples, and Cherry Blossoms

By Kate S.

This past weekend, I took a trip to a city I’ve wanted to visit for years: Gyeongju! I made my way to Seoul Station Saturday afternoon and got on the... keep reading

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