Fast Dining Food Concepts in Wangsimni

One of the more unique things of Seoul (서울)is the innovative food culture they have created. Rather than having a large number of Global, fast food chain restaurants along every street, there are many local fast dining places around. Since my dorm is located in Wangsimni (왕십리), I am going to focus on a few […]

Timetable Apps for University Students in Korea

Unlike middle school or high school, university or college students have to make out a schedule every semester by own. Each class has different starting time, and the classroom is also different, so in the beginning of the school term, a lot of people are confused. Especially for foreign students, it might be more confusing. But […]

Cheonggyecheon Stream

Flowing from the city hall area of Seoul (서울) is the Cheonggyecheon Stream (청계천). While taken for granted by many of the denizens of Seoul as a relaxing walk, this 10.9 kilometer stream has a storied history that can trace its origins back to the Joseon Dynasty (조선왕조). Its original purpose was to act as […]

Beopjusa Temple Stay

On the weekend of May 14, my friends and I traveled to Beopjusa temple (법주사) where we did participated in a temple stay. This was a really unique cultural experience, especially since we were there for Buddha’s birthday. Located in the same area as Songnisan National Park (속리산 국립공원), Beopjusa temple is surrounded by woods […]

Field Trip to Hwaseong

Last Friday, Chinese students in Korea and Glitters, supporters of the Business School went on a field trip to the factory of Kia Motors Corporation (기아자동차) in Hwaseong (화성) and Suwon Hwaseong Fortress (수원화성). The purpose of this field learning is promoting friendship and Chinese student’s adaptation of school life. We made an early start so […]

Budget Cafés in Wangsimni

            In Korea, small cafés are increasingly becoming popular among people of all ages, especially middle/high school or undergraduate students. When you are strolling along the street in Wangsimni (왕십리), you can easily spot many of people standing or ordering their drinks outside the café. That’s because most of cafes are […]

HYU Festival Week is Coming!

One of the major events you can enjoy while studying in Korean universities is school festival. This year’s festival will be held for three days, from Wednesday, May 25 to Friday. The theme of this year’s festival is 자체발광 meaning self-radiating. The theme reflects the idea of radiating the light of youth and passion within […]

A Day Out at Yeouido Park

Yeouido Park (여의도 한강공원) is open to visitors 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. It is located on Yeouido Island where many Koreans and foreigners frequently visit it for recreational activity, cultural events, or relaxing. Source: http://english.visitkorea.or.kr/enu/ATR/SI_EN_3_1_1_1.jsp?cid=264340 What to expect to see in the park: The park is located along Han River, with a […]