BSc Business and Management student Olivia Ngoc Huynh is approaching the end of her year in South Korea, and what a year it's been! There’s something so overwhelming about the idea of packing your life into a 23kg suitcase and moving across the world. If you are planning on studying abroad and have those nervous jitters, trust me I understand. … Continue reading Growing Through Unfamiliarity: My Year Abroad at Yonsei University
Fariya Baja, BA Comparative Literature, Film and Linguistics student at Queen Mary, spent an academic year at Yonsei University in South Korea and came to realise that trust is what got her through one of biggest experiences of her life. A year is a long time. A lot of things about myself and my life … Continue reading A Year in South Korea: Why Trust is the Key
Hello! My name is Joeille, and I am a third-year Politics and International Relations student, currently on exchange at Yonsei University in Seoul, South Korea. A year ago, I was in the same position as you, sorting through my options for my year abroad and, admittedly, stressing over my application. I know first-hand that it … Continue reading Go Abroad application tips!
Queen Mary Comparative Literature, Film Studies & Linguistics student and Turing Scheme grant recipient, Elliott Ijewere, reviews a year abroad, studying at Yonsei University in South Korea, exploring everything from Ttokppokki to Udo island. So, you’ve decided to go on a year abroad. You’ve taken the time to consider all your options, where you want … Continue reading Seoul: a city of 18,000 cafes…
South Korea is well known for its beautiful landscapes, rich culture, and incredible food, but with the COVID-19 pandemic enforcing strict restrictions on what one could do in the country, my first term abroad was limited to what I could find to do by myself. Yonsei University's campus was shut, theatres were closed, and social … Continue reading South Korea during Covid – a foreign student’s experience of the capital amidst a pandemic. By Queen Mary English & Drama student and Turing Grant recipient, Rose Mudie
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