It only takes one second for your whole world to change. This is both the beauty and the beast of life. I sit here typing my first blog post in what will hopefully be the beginning of many, reflecting on how my world has changed because of this sentence: “you have been selected to receive … More The Entrance: Acceptance 2014!
So, it’s been roughly a month since I returned from my life-changing trip. South Korea, you have forever changed me. To the new best friends I have bonded with over the past month and a half, thank you for everything. Thank you for teaching me what can’t be tought at school. Thank you for teaching … More One Month Since I Returned From Korea
One whole month has already passed. I hope people realize that within one month, a person’s whole view of a country, and the world, can change (for the better in my case). Since this one month has passed, there hasn’t been a day that I go home from school and reflect on how this life-changing … More One Month Since I’ve Been In South Korea
I still remember it being the 14th of June, 2013, when I felt like summer would last forever: it clearly didn’t. This wonderful season has come and gone in the blink of an eye. Like everything in life, there were the ups and there were the downs. I wanted to take some time to highlight … More Summer 2013 Is Officially Over
Today was our free day, so other than breakfast in the morning, we had the whole day to ourselves to do whatever we wished. There wasn’t specifically a strict schedule today because my friends and I just went wherever looked interesting that we hadn’t visited yet. The only thing we planned in the beginning was … More Sunday, August 11th, 2013!
Today would be the first full day and last day with my home-stay family. A bit bittersweet in my mind that we only met yesterday, yet have become great friends in such a short period of time. Our day went along like this: 9:00 a.m: After waking up and eating breakfast (consisting of yummy fruits … More Saturday, August 10th, 2013!
Today is the real beginning of the adventure. After a long day of travelling and unpacking, it was time for my first full day in South Korea. Here is a basic summary of how my first day in Seoul went: 9:00 a.m: I went down with my roommate to the lobby of Vabien 2 Hotel after … More Tuesday, August 6th, 2013!
I’m back in America! First, I would just like to apologize for the lack of updates on this blog in the past two weeks. I had intended to update this blog daily, but for many reasons (the lack of time and internet mainly) was unable to. But, I have just experienced the best two weeks … More Officially Back Home!
Hello, In less than one week, I will be on my plane heading out on a 14 hour flight to Seoul. Crazy stuff. I can’t believe it is only one week until I make so many wonderful friends, have some amazing memories, and gain new knowledge about a whole new country. I also can’t believe … More Less Than One Week! (Final Email and Last Minute Arrangements)
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