USAC Korea: Seoul - Korean & East Asian Studies at Yonsei

I studied abroad in South Korea at Yonsei University and it changed my life! I met new people, made life-long friends, and ate the most delicious food you can imagine! The campus is absolutely beautiful and the cafeterias are cheap but michelin star worthy! I was worried at first because I didn't speak Korean, but I was able to adapt easily thanks to how foreigner-friendly South Korea is! For anyone considering studying abroad, I 10000% recommend it because you'll experience a new side of life that will become the best memories you will never forget! Travel the world and meet new people! And South Korea is the best place to start!

I never realized how much I missed South Korea until I left. Studying abroad in South Korea has definitely been the highlight of my life. There was never a time where I had considered coming to Korea, but when the opportunity came I decided to just go... How bad could it really be? I did very little research upon my arrival and decided to just experience everything first handed. While this came with many obstacles, it was definitely an experience I needed as it allowed me to become a better person. From figuring out the whole living/application process to ordering food in Korean. Every little moment became a cherish-able memory. Looking back at this whole journey, it has opened my eyes to a lifestyle I had never expected. The busy streets filled with pedestrians, the vendors selling delicious street food, the astonishing cafe culture. There is so much to explore and experience in South Korea. All things considered, if there is ever an opportunity to go, JUST GO!

No matter who you are, Seoul had something for you. It seems here that everything can be accessed through the click of a button. Here you will find freedom and independence, You will also complete things that you never thought you would. Take advantage of this time and live it up in seoul.