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Abroad in South Korea: Sharing a Space With a Language Barrier

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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

Abroad in South Korea: Taking a Trip to Busan

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I look out to the ocean from Dongbaeksom Island durning my trip to Busan, South Korea, on Oct. 5. This trip to Busan was a nice break from the bustling city of Seoul.Photos by Claire LeeMy first month out of quarantine flew by. I became accustomed to the public transportation system and somewhat adjusted to independent living while taking online classes, but I needed a break … [Read more...] about Abroad in South Korea: Taking a Trip to Busan

Abroad in South Korea: Experiencing the Second Wave in Seoul

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I stand in front of a frog statue that reminds locals to be COVID-19 conscious at Haeundae Beach in Busan on Oct. 3. The large frog portrayed COVID-19's impact on social and public visuals. Photos by Claire Lee The South Korean government has closely watched the COVID-19 outbreak while continuously adapting policies, which have altered the lifestyle of all its citizens … [Read more...] about Abroad in South Korea: Experiencing the Second Wave in Seoul

Abroad in South Korea: The Real Quarantine Process

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Art by Ally Armstrong Photos by Claire Lee After months of planning for Pepperdine's Buenos Aires, Argentina International Program, COVID-19 forced me to abandon my hopes of studying abroad. Hundreds of other IP-bound students at Pepperdine were also preparing to study abroad since November 2019, but we understood the program had to be canceled in the midst of the … [Read more...] about Abroad in South Korea: The Real Quarantine Process

Waves in Pyeonchang: Lee Sisters Volunteer at 2018 Winter Olympics

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Photos by Annette and Janice Lee   For two Pepperdine sisters, the Olympic games went well beyond the television screen. Pepperdine alumna of the Class of 2017 Annette and current junior Janice Lee had the opportunity to experience volunteering at the 2018 Winter Olympics. Annette Lee captioned her Instagram picture, “the face of pure joy ... absolutely loving my … [Read more...] about Waves in Pyeonchang: Lee Sisters Volunteer at 2018 Winter Olympics