Take me away~ To South Korea

Alicia Alvarez Start Date: May 6, 2016 - End Date: Mar 1, 2017
  • Cultural Exchange
  • Educational/Research Trip
  • Study/Degree Abroad
  • South Korea

My Travel Story

by: Alicia Alvarez Start Date: May 6, 2016 - End Date: Mar 1, 2017
  • Cultural Exchange
  • Educational/Research Trip
  • Study/Degree Abroad
As I got into Kpop, I quickly fell in love with Asian cultures. Everything about them fascinated me. Especially South Korea. I mean, they have informal and formal ways of speaking! I watched videos of people studying abroad with their experience. I kept thinking to myself, "I need to go".
  I was determined to do it. I signed up for multiple programs even if they didn't have South Korea as an option, I would sign up for Japan. Then I finally found a program that had South Korea. Let me tell you, I almost cried of happiness. I kept thinking that maybe it was my destiny. Yes, I know how weird it sounds. Even if I might no have the money I signed up thinking, "I'm probably not going to get accepted a lot of people sign up." I quickly realized I was wrong as the program manager and I exchanged e mails.  
  My dream was becoming reality. Going to South Korea is something I want, I want to explore something that's not my neighborhood or town that I know so well. I want to meet new people, grow more independent since I know I can't rely on my parents all my life. I want to experience exploring someone else's culture. Their daily life. It will almost be like I'll be a new person. A piece of clay being molded.
  • South Korea