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Kym Mendez

K-Pop Immersion Seoul, South Korea
Hometown: New York, NY


Kym is thrilled to continue her work with CIEE for a fourth summer. She loves K-Pop, Korea, and seeing Korea through the eyes of high school students. A long time lover of things international, Kym graduated from Agnes Scott College in 2016 with a Bachelors' degree in International Relations. She was inspired by her life-changing study abroad experience in Korea to continue to work in the field of international education, going on to complete a masters' degree in the very same at New York University. She thinks she's done studying...for now.

She currently teaches at an elementary school in New York City.

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Kimchi Making!

By Kym Mendez at CIEE

Last week Seoul Navigators got to give back to the new community that they have been a part of. They had the opportunity to do community service while participating in... keep reading

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Welcoming Students to Korea – Local PL Perspective

By Kym Mendez at CIEE

July 25th, 2022 It is my great pleasure to spend time with high school students on their path of learning about themselves and the world. They come wide-eyed, eager to... keep reading

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Clap, Clap, Clap & Dong Dda Kung! Feat. N.Cus

By Kym Mendez at CIEE

As you might be aware, the Seoul Navigators are a talented bunch! We have a lot of dancers in our midst who couldn’t wait for the opportunity to learn from... keep reading

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The Circle of Life: Council on International E-sports Exchange

By Kym Mendez at CIEE

As a special surprise, Seoul Navigators got to watch The Lion King on its opening day in Korea! Complete with our favorite Korean snacks, we experienced Korean cinema culture and... keep reading

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Barbequed Octopus + Blood Sausage + Bowling + New Friends = ?

By Kym Mendez at CIEE

Seoul Navigators began their second week in Korea with some exercises in leaning in, branching out, and giving back. Leaning In Seoul Navigators were visited by a VIP, the editor-in-chief... keep reading

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Student Take Over: Bittersweet Final Days in Seoul

By Kym Mendez at CIEE

We are coming to the end of days here at the K-pop Immersion Program: Seoul Session 1. That means everything’s been a little bittersweet within the autobot ranks. It’s been... keep reading

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A Weekend in Jeonju!

By Kym Mendez at CIEE

This weekend the Seoul navigators got to explore life outside of Seoul. We hopped on a charter bus for a 3 and a half hour ride to Jeonju, a city... keep reading

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Daehak-ro, Garosu-gil, and a Boy With Luv!

By Kym Mendez at CIEE

Seoul Navigators spent some time exploring some new neighborhoods last week. High on the hilltops of Seoul, we went to a rooftop cafe located in the Ihwa Mural Village. With... keep reading

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Music and Street Food!

By Kym Mendez at CIEE

Our second week in Seoul, and the Navigators have experienced so much! On Monday, we were treated to a behind the scenes look at K-Pop with a very special guest... keep reading

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Flashback Friday - Our First Week in Seoul!

By Kym Mendez at CIEE

Well, it’s been a whirlwind of an adventure in Seoul this summer! As we board our flights back home to our normal lives, we’d love to share with you some... keep reading

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