Well, being an international student in such a new country with different cultures must be very difficult. We don’t speaking the same language and we don’t have same manners and etiquette. Our taste buds aren’t that same too. During my stay in Korea, I had a lot of problems regarding what food is acceptable
Is there any place that comes to your mind when you think of Korean traditional culture & crafts? Yes? No? Probably you have heard about Insadong? As compared to Hongdae, which is a place for modern arts, fashion & night clubs, Insadong instead, is well known for its Korean traditional cultures and definitely not an
Today, I would like to share with you a scholarship essay that worked of a foreign freshman who got into the most prestigious school of Korea SNU last year. “My plan of study is heading to the theme of Seoul National University, where the experts are sharing the latest and most impressive innovations in modern
What is your plan other than sleeping on a weekend? Shopping? Hanging out with friends at a coffee shop? How about taking a stroll to Hongdae Playground to visit the well known Hongdae Free Market? Hongdae Free Market is usually held on every Saturday throughout March – November every year (closed on rainy days though) which
One of the requirements to visit this theme park is that you must be 20 years of age or older to use the facilities. Love Land in Jeju Island is a sculpture park where they have humans in various sexual positions. It is not that of a big park. You probably need only about an
It is worldly known that South Korea has a pretty good reputation for its cosmetic industry. Not to mention Koreans are infamous for cosmetic surgery. Looking good is especially important in Korea. That is, it is understandable that skin care for both men and women is a must. People take out their umbrellas and arm
This waffle ice cream sandwich stand is located right in front of the Hongik University entrance and right across the Body Shop. Even though Hongdae is full of restaurants and places to eat, this is a must visit and a low budget snack place to go in the area. It is a little corner shop
Last year, I got a chance to do a voluntary job on Buddha’s birthday. It was a hot day with the sun shining brightly. My Korean friends from Buddhist studies invited some international students who wanted to participate in this event. Since I had no class and nothing to do at the dorm, I
