Packing Up Experience
The worst part of studying abroad is packing up to go back home. Towards the end, you make your decision and create an opinion of the country you have lived in. Another downside to the end of study abroad is the packing. Luckily for me, all of my items fit in the luggage I brought to Korea; a backpack, carry-on, and two large suitcases. One of my friends had to go out last minute to buy another suitcase because it did not fit all of her things.
Depending on what you plan to buy in Korea, just know that you will bring so many things back home. This can be clothes, skincare, and stuffed animals. I wish I packed fewer clothes because I bought clothes in Korea. I also wish I had self-control when buying a bunch of smaller items because all of my smaller items ended up being a lot of stuff. It is so easy to shop in Korea because you can find anything anywhere and it is so cheap. Shopping in Korea was my kryptonite because there were so many cute things I saw and then knew I couldn’t live without buying.
Detailed Planning
Before going abroad, create a plan of what you want to do in Korea. Also, create an itinerary for what you want to do most. When creating your plan, I would recommend not doing activities that are high-energy on consecutive weekends. With school also happening, it gets exhausting very quickly. Throw in some low-energy activities so that you don’t pass out from exhaustion. It is important to keep your plans as realistic as possible. There is nothing wrong with having a lazy day and doing what you feel like at the moment.
During the time you are abroad, see if there are any concerts or festivals you would be interested in.
Here are links to Korean concerts: