5 Things you Should do While visiting Korea

5 Things You Should Do While Studying In Seoul, South Korea:

Thing 1: Cafe Hop, there are hundreds of cafes in Seoul. I would recommend these around the Yonsei campus but they might be a little crowded at times so plan accordingly when to go.

Potid(포티드): This one is cool, it usually has Harry Potter music playing in the background and a witchy theme to it. Very good Ice cream and I enjoy their tea, it is very nice to go to just relax with some cozy vibes.

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Waterfall Cafe(카페 폭포): A waterfall view in the city is very hard to come by in other places but in Seoul, It's just down the road from Yonsei. This cafe is super unique with seating overlooking a beautiful waterfall. After a long night, it's very peaceful to enjoy a view that isn’t accompanied by a big city in the background.

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2D Cafe: This one is super super cool to visit and get something quick I would say, maybe a quick 2D photo shoot. It's very cool to look at but the seating fills up quickly so I recommend going early or during slower hours.

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Thing 2: Hike! There are mountains all over South Korea and there are multiple hiking trails all across them. I live on Ansan Mountain and recently explored while on a run and it was difficult…

Although it was very painful running up it, by the time I was gasping for air, it was with a beautiful view of Seoul. There are many trails to explore giving this mountain dozens of routes up, down, and across to keep you coming back.

Thing 3: Meet locals: going to another country gives you so many opportunities to experience new things and places, but also opens your world to people you may have never been able to meet. Most locals I have met are super friendly and are happy to talk to someone from other countries. It's also a very fun way to learn the language with someone who has known it since childhood without a classroom setting and actively being able to practice in public, also gives instant feedback on your progress.

Thing 4: Clothes Shoping: My style before coming to Korea was something I was actively trying to change. Seeing everyone else put so much effort into how they dress helped me create a more fashionable wardrobe that I enjoy wearing as the week goes on. One place that My friend showed me that I had never seen on websites or online was Bupyeong Modoo Mall (Bupyeong Underground Shopping Mall). There were good cheap clothes here. At first, it may be hard to navigate because it's an underground maze if you don't know where you're going. I actually got one of my favorite jackets from a store here and my friend got a bunch of clothes for a good price compared to the States and it was all some good quality too.

Thing 5:Festivals/Concerts, as I'm writing this I'm waiting for my laundry to finish up so I can go to a festival but there are so many concerts/ festivals in Seoul that there is almost always at least one that you'll enjoy. The tickets are very cheap compared to the States and there are usually tickets always available for festivals, even if you go the day of and buy tickets. For concerts on the other hand it may be more difficult to get a hold of tickets as they are not outside and have selected seating.

These are just 5 things that have kept me active on my Korean trip so far, although there are many others I thought to just keep it simple with 5.

Good luck on your Travels!

-N