Asia

3-minute Travel Guide: Seoul, South Korea – Edition C

May 6, 2022

What would it be like to study abroad in Seoul, South Korea? Read UC Santa Cruz’s Griselda Carolina Torres’ advice on where to study, classes you have to take, and must-try local dishes. Griselda shares tips on what to pack, what to leave behind, and how to fit in.

Tips for a regenerative—not just sustainable—study abroad experience

Jan 26, 2022

Want to know how you can make your study abroad travel sustainable? Here are some actionable tips to help you study abroad with as little impact as possible and strategies to leave the community abroad a little better when you’re gone.

What I Learned as a Korean American Studying in South Korea

Sep 18, 2020

Study abroad at Yonsei University was something Brandon Yoon dreamed of since middle school. Why? Because he owes his existence to that school and its study abroad program. Here’s what he learned about his Korean American identity studying abroad in Korea.

Top 5 Reasons to Study Abroad in Taiwan

Jul 5, 2020

Why study abroad in Taiwan? Dexter Lee from UC Berkeley describes it as the ‘hidden gem of Asia’ and shares his top five reasons to go on a life-changing adventure in the tropical paradise.

3-minute travel guide: Seoul, South Korea – Edition B

Nov 19, 2019

Thinking about studying abroad in South Korea? Take a page from Gabriela Quiro’s (UC Irvine) notes on the best neighborhoods to explore and shopping districts to skip. She shares where to find the best Korean food, which apps to put on your phone, and the right way to hail a taxi—all in a few minutes! Start exploring Seoul now.