Hello everyone, it’s Gina 🙂 Two months have passed since I started my journey as an exchange student at SNU! Throughout the past month, I’ve enjoyed my adventure full of learning and growth, personally and academically, and had the unique opportunity to gain firsthand life experience in Korea. Initially, I felt overwhelmed as I adjusted…Continue Reading Adjusting to LIFE IN KOREA
Cafes, vacys and 슈퍼주니어??!
Halfway through the semester already? Why does the Spring semester always seem to go faster? I can confirm that this semester definitely feels and probably is a lot busier than last. There are of course a number of things that have contributed to this though. Some good, some I would not necessarily consider good to…Continue Reading Cafes, vacys and 슈퍼주니어??!
The Mid-term Survival – All yield to Iced Americano…?
Sike! Well, firstly let me tell you the love Korean people have towards an Iced Americano. There’s an old saying (not that old actually) here in South Korea that is “Even if I freeze to death – Iced Americano”. Whenever Koreans go to a cafe, 99.9% of them would order Iced Americano – any season,…Continue Reading The Mid-term Survival – All yield to Iced Americano…?
The Long-Awaited Comeback
Welcome back one and all to your favourite Unimelb student blogger! I’m back on the other side of the ditch for another semester and I couldn’t be happier! I’ve got an exciting semester starting off and I can’t wait to share it all with you all! First of all, I’d like to start off with…Continue Reading The Long-Awaited Comeback
New to Seoul but feel like “home”
As an exchange student, moving to a new country can be both exciting and nerve-wracking. Everything is new, from the culture to the language, and it can take some time to adjust. However, I did find some similarities between UoA and SKKU, which gave me a little comfort and ease for adjusting and settling in….Continue Reading New to Seoul but feel like “home”
What is it like riding the imaginary roller coaster as an exchange student in Brazil 🎢
If you are a future exchange student, you will have to attend a pre-departure session hosted by 360 International. I remember in that session they told us that an exchange can feel like a roller coaster. And boy, they were not kidding. Being an exchange student at FAAP in São Paulo has been full of…Continue Reading What is it like riding the imaginary roller coaster as an exchange student in Brazil 🎢
A Day in My Life in São Paulo (Fundação Armando Alvares Penteado)
Hey there, It’s been two months since I arrived in São Paulo, Brazil. I’m studying Portuguese at Fundação Armando Alvares Penteado. I thought I’d show you an average day in my life so that, if you were to study here, you would know what to expect. Spoiler alert! Not every day in Brazil involves beaches…Continue Reading A Day in My Life in São Paulo (Fundação Armando Alvares Penteado)
Guess who’s back 나는 돌아 왔어!
Hiya! Welcome to my second semester at Korea University! Now that I am familiar with the school, the country, and the culture, I’m hoping that I can fill my time doing more exciting things and bring you along through my journey as well. Staying for a second semester was a rather late decision for me….Continue Reading Guess who’s back 나는 돌아 왔어!
New Way of Life in Seoul
Hello and 안녕 from Seoul, South Korea!! I am now officially an exchange student at Seoul National University, and so far, I’ve had a blast of a time here. Not to mention, time FLIES, and it is insane to think I’ve already spent a week here and made so many new friends from all across…Continue Reading New Way of Life in Seoul
This stop is Seoul, South Korea
Time has been flying past recently. I hope everyone is doing well and getting ready for the semester to start!This year, I have been privileged to go over an exchange at Korea University in Seoul, South Korea. (Thank you so much to the 360 international Team :-D). There are so many unique reasons why you…Continue Reading This stop is Seoul, South Korea