Category: Introductions

Introducing Stefanie Paik

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Photo is of me in the mountain, somewhere in Colorado.

What is/are your major(s)?

Marketing

What is/are your minor(s)?

Media Film Journalism Studies (MFJS)

What is the name of your study abroad program?

TEAN: Korea University

In what city & country is your study abroad program located?

Seoul, South Korea

What is something you would like the blog readers to know about you that they wouldn’t know by just looking at you?

I love to explore and learn about entertainment from various countries like the UK, France, and India. So many counties have their own style and formula of entertainment; so it is interesting to see why people enjoy those media. Like many East Asian t.v. show use a mix of slapstick and talk show to entertain viewers. 

What is one thing that you are most anticipating about your study abroad experience?

The one thing I am most anticipating about my study abroad experience is life in a different country’s education system. Everything from the cafeteria food to studying will be different. So in the new environment, I hope I will be able to learn new behaviors that I can then use when I come back to DU.

Why did you decide to study abroad? or What inspired you to study abroad?

I chose to study abroad because of personal and professional reasons. My main personal reason is to connect with my heritage. Both of my parents immigrated to the US. So for me, this is an opportunity to see the world my parents grew up in and how that world has changed for them. My professional reason is to enrich my career possibilities. As Korea grows in international business, there are many job opportunities for me to explore.

Photo is of the Han River, in Seoul, South Korea.

Introducing Jessica Mattox

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What is/are your major(s)?

Psychology, but deciding on a possible double major in environmental science

What is/are your minor(s)?

Criminology and Business Ethics and Legal Studies (BELS)

What is the name of your study abroad program?

University of Otago

In what city & country is your study abroad program located?

Dunedin, New Zealand

What is something you would like the blog readers to know about you that they wouldn’t know by just looking at you?

My passion for people which drives my desire to make true, reasonable change as I continue my education and contemplate possible career choices. Since being abroad and meeting so many people from different areas, studying psychology has been particularly impactful and I am excited to see where it takes me.

What is one thing that you are most anticipating about your study abroad experience?

I am most anticipating meeting more local Kiwi students because I have mostly been around international students so far.

Why did you decide to study abroad? or What inspired you to study abroad?

I decided to study abroad because I wanted to push myself out of my comfort zone. I heard so many stories of people having the time of their lives while being abroad, and in all honesty, I was more nervous than excited. However, taking the jump and just going for it rather than holding myself back from what could be a life-changing experience made it worth it.

St. Clair beach walk with friends from Norway, the US, and England. Being only 10 minutes from campus, it is definitely a go-to spot!