Name:Â Sarah Schmitz
Age:Â 21
Year:Â Junior
Major:Â CTSJ
Relationship Status:Â Single
Where are you studying abroad? Yonsei University in Seoul, South Korea
What made you the most nervous about going abroad? I didn’t really have a specific point of concern, more of a general anxiety. There was a point when I was driving to the airport where I was freaking out like, “this is weird, I made a mistake.”
What’s your favorite thing about Korea so far? The food, the public transportation, how nice everyone is, I can’t really describe it, but being here just makes me really happy.
Speaking of people, have you met any cuties? I have met several cuties.
What’s the most embarrissing thing that’s happened to you? I do embarrassing things all the times. There are a lot of times when I’ll almost fall over on the bus or the subway. Other than that, it’s always awkward when I accidentally speak English.
Do you have a favorite hang out? Probably the area around my host university, Sichon, it’s a younger area with a lot of street performances and it’s just generally fun. Also It’s really pretty here during the spring.
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What the most important thing you’ve learned so far? I‘ve learned that I’ve taken for granted what it’s like to know the language of a place, and what it’s like to blend in or not look foreign. The most challenging thing about studying abroad for me isn’t the language barrier, it’s feelings of like, “Oh yeah I look different from everyone, I’m the Other here.”