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Stories from Abroad: Fast Friendship in Korea
Posted on Thursday, November 4, 2021 - 09:27 in Stories from Abroad, Study Abroad
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"Reading a book can only tell you so much," says Chee. "To truly understand some things you must experience them first-hand." During his undergrad degree, Chee took his own advice and went abroad to study at Kookmin University in South Korea. As a design student, Chee was as interested in the visual culture as in the social culture, and his story highlights some excellent attitudes towards international experiences and cultural immersion. As the world slowly looks towards the lifting of travel restrictions, be inspired by those who have already gone abroad.

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Chee came across this Seoul subway art and snapped a photo.

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