Overall, I had one of the best experiences of my life in
Korea! I was not expecting to like the culture, but once I was there I fell in
love with it and would go back again in a heartbeat. I learned so much about
the history of Korea as well as how they feel about other countries like the
U.S., Japan, and North Korea firsthand. This trip was beneficial to my
understanding of Korea in a more in depth way because I was living in the city
of Seoul and experiencing things I have previously only read in books or
articles. I think it makes such an impact on one’s learning to go to the
country they are learning about. Getting to know my classmates more and interacting
with them outside of a classroom setting was very valuable in building our
relationships as a group. From listening to lectures and visiting museums to
getting lost on the subway and ordering food from a menu only in Korean we made
it through the week together and became much closer because of it. I wish that
every class could go on a trip like this.
Although educational, I also enjoyed
the markets, street food, and the nightlife. There was always something going
on and there was always a new part of Seoul to discover every day. Coming back to America was more difficult than
arriving in Seoul and I am already having withdrawals and wishing all my meals
came with chopsticks. I am so glad to have had the opportunity to see this
amazing city and to be immersed in a completely different culture than my own.
I will never forget the great time I had in South Korea!
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| Last Night in Korea |
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| Taking Pictures with Korean military |
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| Museum |
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| Visiting the Gyeongbokgung Palace on the 1st Day |
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