Totally in loveeee with Yonsei University! I have so many thoughts running through my mind on how to improve international student services I can’t even begin to digest them all!
I’m on such a mental high! This was by far the best use of the money I’ve saved up and one of the best learning experiences abroad. More thoughts and pictures to come soon!
Off to do some shopping in Insadong.
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I’ve been working at the USC Korea Office for the past couple of days and it’s been quite an experience!
Dr. Lee and Ms. Han are extremely welcoming, and even took me out to eat Korean shabu shabu on my first day. I’ve been collaborating with one of the interns to create a PR and recruitment plan for USC in Korea. While USC is a reputable institution, in Korea, schools like Harvard, Stanford, Yale, and UCLA are more well-known. Since students choose schools based on a hierarchical structure, it makes sense that top ivy league schools would be their choice over SC. Over the past decade, USC has made notable strides and has significantly climbed up the rankings. The issue in Korea though, is changing that image for not only current students, but their parents’ generation as well.
At the office, I’ve spent most of my time doing research on what the perception of USC is to local Koreans, what top Ivy league schools have been actively doing in terms of brand recognition, and setting a short-term and long-term action plan for the office. I’ve been learning a lot about the Korean education system and it’s been great to work with some of the top students from the SKY universities!
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only a dollar (1000 w) from the familymart near my residence (a 7-11 type convenience store) i love gimbap!
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Gas masks in the metro. I guess you can never be too prepared!
Galbi Tang. Perfect meal for a rainy afternoon in Seoul!