USAC Korea: Seoul - Korean & East Asian Studies at Yonsei

As a veteran of study abroad, I felt as if my time in Italy was too "easy." I wasn't challenged. For my next study abroad trip, I knew I wanted to be mentally and culturally challenged. With that, I chose Seoul, South Korea as my next destination. Seoul was challenging in every way I'd want it to be. The new culture, people, and way of life was an adjustment at the least. With a new currency and letters I couldn't read, I found innate things like grocery shopping and eating at a restaurant difficult. But they were difficult in the most rewarding sense. After every experience I had in Seoul, I felt major accomplishment. As a foreigner, immersed in a new city, I found comfort in being able to figure things out on my own (and with the help of my fellow foreigners). The obstacles I tackled with the friends I met abroad helped the friendships I made flourish. I made lifelong friends that travel across countries to see me (and vice versa!). In comparison to my other study abroad experience, I will always be thankful for Seoul the most. I opened my mind to the cultures that the west remains ignorant of. I discovered new flavors of food that I had never heard of. I discovered new history that we aren't taught. I discovered new perspective. Seoul is a vibrant, global city. I urge anyone and everyone to go if they are given the chance. This city will truly steal your heart and soul.

Studying at Yonsei University through USAC was one of the best and most affordable options for me! Not only was the school beautiful, the campus life was amazing and I learned a lot about the culture and about myself during my time at Yonsei! If you are considering studying abroad in Seoul, South Korea, there really is no better option than studying abroad at Yonsei through USAC!

Nothing about going abroad was necessarily easy. However, I wouldn't trade the experience for anything. It was amazing. The dorms were all international students, which made it challenging to get to know domestic students, but joining a club made all the difference. The food was amazing, and traveling around the country made the experience wonderful.