Valery Crayton
Hi! I’m Valery, a rising senior at Boston University studying Finance and Global Business.
I drink boba tea at least once a week, love community service, and am an INFJ. I am a foodie at heart and will always make room for a sweet treat~
Blogs by Valery Crayton
Seoul, My Soul
Counting down the days or watching them disappear?
What It Meant to Be American in Korea
Before coming to Korea, I knew I would be a minority in a way I hadn’t experienced before. However, in Korea, I was surprised by how much my identity as...
Traveling to Fukuoka and Taipei
Throughout my time abroad in Seoul, I had the opportunity to travel internationally twice: once mid-semester to Fukuoka, Japan, and once after finals to Taipei...
Breaking Down My Weekly Study Abroad Budget
Are you taking advantage of the Korean won? Or is the Korean won taking advantage of you?
Bargaining in Dongdaemun
If there is one thing that my parents taught me, it is how to get a good deal.
Day Trip to Gyeongju
My day trip to Gyeongju offered a mix of countryside cafes, busy shopping streets, and beautiful UNESCO heritage sites. From navigating rural transportation...
Chuseok in Busan and Gyeongju
During Korea’s Chuseok holiday, I spent a week exploring Busan and nearby Gyeongju!
Ko-Yeon-Jeon
What begins as friendly competition becomes a powerful display of connection and community at Korea University’s biggest event of the year: Ko-Yeon-Jeon / Ko...
Studying Abroad Without Losing the Abroad Part
Studying abroad is about more than classes-- it’s about balance. With a little planning, you can manage academics while still fully embracing the culture...
Preparing for my Second Study Abroad
Studying abroad in Korea has taught me how to push myself outside my comfort zone and adapt to new challenges. I’ve been preparing by planning weekend trips...