Hi, I’m Sophie Troke, an animation student at Ulster University.

I’m passionate about storytelling, visual art, and exploring how culture influences creative work.

I’m preparing for a 10-month exchange in South Korea, a major step in my creative journey.

I’m raising £1,000 to support my 10-month exchange at the University of Seoul through the ISEP Student Exchange Programme, as part of my studies at Ulster University.

This opportunity will allow me to study Korean language and visual communication, experience a new culture, and develop creative perspectives that will shape my future as an artist and animator.

This is my first opportunity to take part in a long-term international exchange.

Due to COVID-19, I missed earlier study abroad opportunities, so this experience feels especially meaningful to me.

Now, I finally have the chance to live and study abroad, experience a new culture, and grow creatively and personally in a completely new environment.

Where will the money go?
The funds raised will help support the costs of my 10-month exchange in South Korea through the ISEP Student Exchange Programme.

Estimated Costs
ISEP programme fee (accommodation + meal plan/stipend): £8,200
Flights and travel costs: Approx. £900
Visa fees: Approx. £50
Health insurance: Approx. £75 per month
Estimated monthly living expenses: Approx. £600 per month(around 800,000–1,000,000 KRW for food, local transport, books, and daily expenses)

You don’t need to donate to support this project; sharing it with others makes a huge difference, too.

Please share my project with anyone you think might be interested, whether that’s through social media, messages, email, or simply by telling people about it. The more people who see the project, the more likely I am to reach my goal.

And if you can contribute, thank you so much for helping make this opportunity possible!