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Student Traveler

Kristie S.

Arts + Sciences
Hometown: East Orange, New Jersey

Hi Everyone! My name is Kristie and I am currently abroad with CIEE South Korea at Yonsei University. At F&M, I am a History & Anthropology Joint Major, which I am able to continue during my time abroad. Come along with me as I explore life as a college student in Seoul, trying new foods, experiencing a new culture, and having the best semester abroad!

Posts

Sadly, Every Great Adventure Must Come to an End

By Kristie S.

As mentioned, every fun adventure must come to and end. Sadly, it is time for me to leave Korea as the semester wraps up. For me, coming to South Korea... keep reading

Finally!! The Japan Blog!

By Kristie S.

Yes, you've guessed it! It's time for the one blog that I would not stop mentioning within all my previous blogs: The Japan Blog! When I found out that I... keep reading

I'm Just Going to Scooch on Over to Hong Kong

By Kristie S.

For me, before I came to Korea, I was never the person for last minute plans. I always liked having concrete plans because if not, I either forgot or I... keep reading

Sometimes, You Should Just Take A Moment

By Kristie S.

Now that we are in May, I thought I would just take a quick moment to reflect on my time here so far. I just wanted to take a moment... keep reading

Quite Literally the Train to Busan (No Zombie Apocalypse Here)

By Kristie S.

As they all say, if you are going to go to Busan and you do not have a car, you have to take the Train to Busan! (PSA: Sadly, there... keep reading

Overnight Trip to Jeonju

By Kristie S.

Now that I have settled into life in Korea, it's time to do some travel outside of Seoul. First stop? Jeonju! The idea of going Jeonju did not even come... keep reading

Its the Weekend! 3 Fun things to Do in Seoul!

By Kristie S.

HEY! It's the Weekend, Let's check out Seoul! You might be wondering what are some things that you could do on the weekends in Seoul. In fact, there are so... keep reading

As EXO Once Sang: Someone Call the Doctor

By Kristie S.

Imagine this: You arrive in Korea and everything is going well so far. You are exploring Sinchon (신촌), looking around Yonsei (연세대), and clubbing in Hongdae (홍대). However, one Sunday... keep reading

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