I never thought I would get sick in Korea but here we are. 6 months in. For the last month, I have had to visit multiple hospitals for various reasons which is why I believe that this post is a necessary read for anyone traveling abroad (especially in Korea) because you never know when you…
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All the Touristy Chaos
Previously on Jaxs is Now Able to Function: “We are all moved in!!! *has mental breakdown*” “Meet the homies…” “Yay, I got all the classes I wanted!” *starts yet another Disney movie* Coming to you straight from the middle of Ewha Women’s University I-House AB Lounge in the middle of midterms… Well guys, it’s been…
The Seoul Diaries: The Train to Busan
This time of the Seoul Diaries, I will be recapping my first trip to Busan! It was a trip that I had been putting off for some time, but I finally booked the KTX ticket, made my hotel reservation, and went on my way! Day 1 I woke up super early and headed to Seoul…
The night is still young (and so am I)
Would you look at that, another episode of my life in Korea! In store today is a short recap of friends, Itaewon, and MOVIE HYPE. To start, I would just like to say we’re officially in the Scarlet Witch era as there’s less than 1 month before Doctor Strange 2!!! I’ve already forced my friends…
Special Episode: Food
*DISCLAIMER: I Never Claimed to be an ‘Influence-Star‘* Welcome to our first special episode in which I have nothing exciting to tell you all, but instead will talk to you about a random topic. Today we will be talking about the food I have eaten since I’ve been here – or at least what I…
The Seoul Diaries: Top 10 Cafes (so far)
Hi~ The semester so far in Korea has been very different from the previous semester in terms of campus life, activities, extracurriculars, and me adjusting to in-person classes. It has been a bit challenging, but I am doing the most that I can with the time that I have left in Korea. For this blog…
So no one told you life was gonna be this way
And we’re back for another installment of my time in Korea. On the last episode, I had just finished quarantine and was about to move into the dorms before school started. Well now school has started and so much has happened. To get the bad part out of the way first. I had déjà vu…
The Storm Before the Calm
Previously on Jacqueline in a State of Anxiety: “Get me out of this room.” *hours on hours of phone calls back home* “To the Charm Hotel we go, freedom here we come.” *meeting with friends* “Daiso is intense.” “Manny!!!” “Why didn’t you tell me I couldn’t get a third PCR before I froze???” Sitting in…
The Seoul Diaries: Living Off-Campus
I’m back! The new school semester has begun here in Korea and things are getting a bit hectic. Over winter break, I moved from living in the dormitories to living off-campus. The process was stressful to say the least, but I am more adjusted now and enjoy my freedom a bit more (compared to living…
The True Tales of a Downward Spiral
Previously on Jacqueline in Quarantine: “Woo-hoo we’re going to Korea!!!” “God, when will this flight end?” “What do you mean my bags got sent to Seattle?” “Well let’s make sure I have money and a SIM card.” *crying* “Is your internet working?” *multiple cut clips of Jacqueline on the phone with friends and family* “Wow,…