September was a bittersweet rollercoaster ride. Not only because I visited both Lotte World and Everland, but it was a month full of thrilling events and memorable experiences. So, keep calm and read on, about K.U's updates, ARC information and food recommendation! Korea University Update: I was told that KUBS Main Hall is not its own building but connected to Hyundai! Academics My professors (but it seems like the same case with other professors as well) highly encourage participation during class and students always respond with active engagement and critical discussions. I enjoy learning from different perspectives of my fellow classmates and sharing my own. Each class is also composed with group project(s) and I am excited to tackle them, the topics already sound fun such as case study of giant retailer H&M and developing a new product for an existing company in the South Korea market! Language Exchange Program (LTE) Besides KUBS Buddy and KUBA, I signed up for the Global Services Center's Language Exchange Program. Through this program, I was paired up with a Korean student who shares similar interests and wishes to learn English. In exchange, I could learn the Korean language and culture through my buddy and most importantly, gain a new friend! Alien Registration Card (ARC) For Korea University students, the ARC appointment should be made at the Sejongno Branch Office. Upon entering the office on the second floor, proceed to the standing board by the information counter for the list of appointments to find your name and your corresponding appointment number. Directions via subway: Take Line 1, get off at Jonggak station, exit 6. Address is 38, Jong-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul. Documents:
📍곱창이야기 Have you ever tried gobchang aka 곱창 aka small intestine? If not, give it a bite! Grill until the outside is slightly crispy, dip it in the sauce, add a bit of the stir-fried greens, don't forget the pickled chives, and finish with the chewy tteok! Thank you September for all the unexpected fun. Be Bold!
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📍Gyeongbokgung Chuseok, Autumn Eve, is one the most celebrated holidays in South Korea. Family members and relatives travel home to spend the holiday with family, to honor their ancestors and to celebrate the Autumn harvest. National holidays also mean no school! During the time off, Tran and I visited Gyeongbokgung Palace.
Gyeongbokgung, the largest and also the main royal palace among the Five Grand Palaces that were built during the Joseon Dynasty. This historical palace is beautiful and majestic. Not only did we get to visit the palace, we also got to wear Hanbok, traditional Korean attire. It felt as if we got to experience a touch of history. There was still so much to see, such as the National Palace Museum, the palace by night. other historical sights around the area. I will definitely be back! More information about the palace, click here! Tip: You can either set your destination as Gyeongbokgung Palace or City Hall. To be continued. Aloha,
Friday is my favorite day of the week and being away from Hawaii makes me treasure it even more, so here is to a beginning of my Aloha Friday series, a visit to a special place/landmark on Friday! The early autumn breeze of September is perfect for Namsan Seoul Tower, located in the midst of Myeongdong. Tran and I are active, but we are not huge fans (yet) of steep hills and many many stairs so we chose the cable car experience. Hop on Line 4, get off at Myeongdong station, Exit 3. Upon exit, look up to your left, you will see Pacific Hotel. Make your way towards the hotel, keep right on the path up a narrow and not-so-steep hill. When in doubt, follow the crowd and use your map! N Seoul Tower is a paradise on earth for couples so join the bandwagon and lock up your love! But you can still have as much fun and feel as much love whether you are by yourself or with your family and/or friend(s.) Perhaps, you might find love here! For me, I fell in love with Seoul! Tip: Go around 3-4 p.m so you can enjoy the view, catch the sunset and watch the city light up. Other transportation options: www.nseoultower.co.kr/eng/visit/traffic2.asp Love, Ha First Week of Living in Seoul After we landed, settled in with our place and got familiar with our area, Tran and I reunited with the fellow Freeman scholars - Pono, Annie and Keri (and Andy at later occasions); it was like a reunion scene from your favorite Korean drama! I was glad to see them safe and sound in South Korea. We bonded over delicious street food, beautiful landmarks, sang our hearts out at noraebang and shared festivals' memories. Our fun is to be continued! Besides from meeting new friends and making the best out of everyday, I stayed busy throughout the week with 3-day orientation series for both Korea University and Korea University Business School. I was able to meet my KUBA and KUBS buddies and getting to know more exchange students and other buddies. For the Fall 2018 semester, there were 700+ exchange students from all over the world. Kudos to the KUBAs and KUBS buddies for helping us adapting to Korea and always going an extra mile to assist and help! Tran and I slowly yet surely visited every corner of South Korea! From Dongdaemun, Myeongdong, Itaewon, Hongdae of Seoul to spontaneous trip to Daejeon, we put an end to our eventful first week. First Week of School Monday, September 3 was our first day of school and it was raining hard. What an iconic start but that did not stop us from making it to school! The only problem was that we suddenly remembered that KUBS consists of 3 buildings and we were a little lost, we already lost my s(e)oul after finding it 2 weeks ago! But we eventually navigated our ways around and arrived on time. We will get used to it soon but here are some tips so far that I hope will help you:
I was very fortunate that I did not need to participate in the intense and stressful add/drop period. The courses' structure is similar to the courses at Shidler. The only notable difference is that exams normally take up around 50% or more of total grade. Majority of courses, if not all, consists of group project(s.) Stay tuned for courses' reviews at the end of the semester. I definitely miss having no class on Mondays, but my weeks end on Thursdays here! CHEEEHOOOO! There is a first for everything (: |
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