Jessica MatsudaFeb 15, 20231 min readFirst 2 Months in Korea Video CompilationHi everyone! Around October of 2022, I created a compilation video of all my memories in Korea and posted it to Facebook. Please watch it...
Jessica MatsudaFeb 4, 20234 min readMy Top 10 Tips!Hi everyone! Just wanted to share some tips for your exchange program. See below! Top 10 Tips for Studying Abroad in South Korea –...
Jessica MatsudaJan 31, 20231 min readPhotos of KoreaWearing traditional Korean hanbok dresses at Gyeongbokgung palace! Trip to Jeju Island! Nami Island in the Fall Wearing school uniform at...
Jessica MatsudaJan 9, 20232 min readTransportation in KoreaMy main mode of transportation was the subway. Yonsei is right across from Sinchon Station, and most of our stops run along Line 2 (aka...
Jessica MatsudaJan 9, 20233 min readAbout My Classes at YonseiNow that my semester is over, I would like to briefly talk about each of my classes. First, there was Business and Society. We met...
Jessica MatsudaJan 9, 20232 min readFun Sports/FitnessSouth Korea has considerably cheaper prices compared to Hawaii. I spent on average $3-10 per meal! So if you're hoping to stay in shape,...
Jessica MatsudaNov 29, 20221 min readTaekwondoAround September, I saw an Instagram post on the yonsei global ig page about a Taekwondo club that meets 3x a week (MWF) for about an...
Jessica MatsudaOct 14, 20222 min readCafes: Archery, Arcades, Gaming, & StudyThe Sinchon and Hongdae areas have a variety of cafes that I frequent with my friends. Here are some of my favorites: Robin Hood Archery...
Jessica MatsudaSep 22, 20222 min readRegistration, Courses, & Busan TripAugust-September Hi! Since my last post, I’ve explored new parts of Korea and started classes at Yonsei University. Registration &...
Jessica MatsudaAug 23, 20222 min readArrival & ExplorationExploration In the days following, we explored the area on foot. Yonsei university is a quick 10-15 minute walk away. We also walked over...
Jessica MatsudaAug 22, 20222 min readHousing (Goshiwon)Hi! It’s been a few days since I’ve arrived in Seoul. I’m visiting with Sarah Fusato, Tina Vo, and Carson Ikeda. We arrived at Sinchon...
Jessica MatsudaMay 1, 20221 min readPre-DepartureHere are ways I am preparing for my study abroad (including updated tips from after arrival): Prior to leaving, my friends and I decided...
Jessica MatsudaApr 30, 20221 min readThank You Freeman Foundation!I have arrived back in Hawaii after my exchange program and can't thank the Freeman Foundation enough for providing me with this...
