TRAVEL

 

My first time traveling was when I was five years old. Every summer, my family went to South Korea to visit family and family friends. As a kid, I took splashing through the public water parks, grabbing strawberry milk at convenience stores, and sleeping on floor mats (the Korean way) all for granted. After a long halt, I began traveling again- this time without parental guidance- with friends in high school for debate trips and skipping prom.

​

I loved the freedom I had when traveling. It gave me the ability to learn and make mistakes from venturing in unknown places as a young adult. This summer, I visited South Korea again to sharpen my Korean language at Yonsei University and I was awestruck by how much the country had changed and developed. From extremely efficient and clean buildings, 3-floored VR zones, to the cutest Racoon Cafes, it was everything that I wished the United States had. I also met some of the best people in my life who I still keep in touch with today. My time there had felt like a dream but I didn't want it to stop.  I wanted to start working as soon as possible to save up for future trips. But as it turns out, being a student comes with perks.

​

BUSINESS

​

As a business student, the university pays for business competitions that include going long distances. And with enough effort, you'll find that entering these competitions come with a lot of benefits. This March (before COVID-19 struck), my team and I were to fly out to Monterrey, Mexico to pitch our idea for the Hult Prize Competition. And in April, I was supposed to be in Massachusetts to market a passion project of mine in the Draper Competition (Massachusetts isn't very far, but hey as a New Jerseyan I'm easily excited). Although I was a little disappointed, safety comes first and there are many more opportunities!
​

​

Fast forward to today, and I'm no travel guru but I'm always down for adventures and seeking opportunities to grab a flight.