*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…
Tag: study abroad
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 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,…
The Perfect Trip Gone Awry
Hello and welcome to my first blog post. I’m your host, Jacqueline Hibbard. In today’s episode we will be discussing how my friend Manny and my trip didn’t go exactly as planned. It was a dark morning at 4AM when Manny and I left for Memphis International along with my parents to make our first…
Yee-hee, I wish I had a time machine!
Hello! First, I am Manny, and welcome to my first (short) blog post about my study abroad experience in South Korea. In today’s episode, let’s talk about my entry into Korea! I am studying here with my 친구 (friend) Jackie at Ewha Womans University. We woke up early at 3 am to make our way…
The Seoul Diaries: 2박 3일 in 강릉
안녕하세요! Welcome back to my blog~ Today, I will be giving you the breakdown of my 3 days and 2 nights trip in Gangneung (강릉), which is located on the east coast of Korea. Food!!! Here are the Gangneung STAPLE foods that you must try if you ever go! You won’t regret it! 물회 –…
The Seoul Diaries: A Foodie’s Paradise~ Part 2
Hello again! In this blog post, I will be giving you the other half of my top 5 favorite restaurants thus far in South Korea list that you must try if you ever visit. ** this list is in no particular order** 6. 내가찜한닭 This franchise restaurant can be found just about anywhere and it…
The Seoul Diaries: Christmas in Korea
메리 크리스마스 여러분! Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to All! I have just finished celebrating Christmas in South Korea and it was very fun. This blog post will be a bit short, but I want to cover all the things that I experienced this past weekend. Christmas Cake Culture Little did I know that the…
The Seoul Diaries: Winter Has Come
Shiver me timbers because winter weather has finally arrived in Korea. I also have just finished up my final exams so I am excited to be done for the semester! In this blog, I will be putting together some items that are essential if you want to survive the freezing weather, possible sicknesses, and even…
The Seoul Diaries: Halloween in Korea
해피 할로윈! Yes, I am aware that I am writing this after the fact and that Halloween was almost a month ago. Still, I thought I would take the time to reflect on my experience of Halloween in South Korea this semester. Halloween as a Holiday In Korea, Halloween is celebrated a bit differently that…