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This post covers my first stop in Sicily over fall break!

Based on two semesters abroad, one through a direct exchange and one through IES Abroad, here are some of the things I noticed.

I talk about places in Seoul where I go to relax, like Jeongdong-gil, Bukchon Hanok Village, Seoul Forest Park, and Gyeongui Line Street.

Getting sick is the last thing anybody wants to do, much less abroad in a foreign country. Do not fret--Japan especially makes it easy.

Cultural differences in language, personal space and socializing.

Often, the things that you should fear most are hidden in plain sight.

Expectations to know before studying abroad

On the fear of missing out, and how sometimes things turn out for the best.

This will be mainly focused on my experiences with learning Japanese, and maybe it can help some others who wish to do the same thing! Learning a language isn't...