I stand in front of the South Korean flag at Odusan Unification Tower on Nov. 8. North Korea was on my far right as I stood near the Northern tip of South Korea. Photo courtesy of Ji Yeon Cha. When I heard about the online platform for fall 2020, I thought about how I would spend my time at home. Up until Pepperdine's official announcement, I never imagined calling Seoul, … [Read more...] about Abroad in South Korea: The Spirit of Adventure Doesn’t Stop After the Semester Is Over
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Abroad in South Korea: Studying Abroad Without Pepperdine’s International Programs
Art by Madeline Duvall Photos by Claire Lee Every day in Seoul, South Korea has been very different, but the most consistent factor has been the fast pace of time. Traveling alone means I don't have an established program to guide my adventures. Although I have a general plan for each week, every day tumbles into a new adventure. When I wake up early enough, I jog to … [Read more...] about Abroad in South Korea: Studying Abroad Without Pepperdine’s International Programs
Abroad in South Korea: Sharing a Space With a Language Barrier
Art by Leah BaePhotos by Claire LeeBefore I booked my share house, a living space shared by a group of people, I thought about both the challenge of having a language barrier and the opportunity to learn from Korean natives. My experience living in this share house has been more opportunistic than challenging, and it has provided me with more than a place to live and cultural … [Read more...] about Abroad in South Korea: Sharing a Space With a Language Barrier