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Hi! My name is Hailey, and I spent my summer before sophomore year studying Korean at the Korean Language Institute of Yonsei University. My summer in South Korea was one of the best experiences of my entire life. I was able to study at one of the top Korean universities, meet students from all over the globe, immerse myself in the vibrant culture, and also (as a Korean-American) meet family I hadn't seen in years. I would love to talk about my time in Korea and answer any questions about my study abroad experience, so please reach out!

Hi there! My name is Kate, and after completing Korean L3 and L4 during my first year at Yale, I studied at Ewha Womans University and lived in the schools' dorms for the summer term. From art museums to historic palaces to aesthetically-pleasing cafes, I loved expanding my language skills while learning about Korean culture and exploring Seoul. My summer in Korea was extremely rewarding and a ton of fun, and I hope all of you can have the same amazing experience that I did. I would love to chat about my time in Korea, so if you have any questions about the Light Fellowship, Ewha Womans University, my restaurant recommendations, or anything else, please feel free to reach out!

Hi! My name is Thalia and I spent my summer in Seoul, South Korea at Seoul National University studying Korean! Living in Korea has been one of the best experiences of my college life so far. I spent every day traveling around Seoul experiencing both the more touristy aspects such as Gyeongbokgung Palace and Lotte World as well as the day-to-day life aspects of going to cafes to study, having meals with friends, and taking dance lessons (at the TikTok famous 1 Million Dance Studio!). I was also able to leave Seoul a few times to make trips to Incheon, Busan, and Nami Island! I am so thankful to have been given this opportunity by Light to immerse myself in Korean culture and life while furthering my study of the language and hope to do it again if given the opportunity in the future! If you have any questions about the Light Fellowship, my time in Korea, studying abroad, or anything else, please feel free to reach out!!