When I moved to Seoul for my semester abroad, I expected adventure, new friendships, and a second home. Instead, I found myself struggling to belong in a city that never quite felt like mine. But over time, I realized that even the hardest moments can hold meaning. This is the story of how I didn’t find a home in Seoul, but found myself instead.
China – From Still Streets to a City That Never Ends
China – From Still Streets to a City That Never Ends My Semester in Shenzhenvon Zoe Drechsel,31. Januar 2026“China is a completely different world, that alone is reason enough for me to go there. This is gonna be something I …
Five Square Meters of Seoul: Life in a Goshiwon
Tiny room, thin walls, and the constant hum of Seoul outside my window. Living in a Goshiwon during my semester abroad taught me how much life can fit into very little space. An honest glimpse into everyday student life in one of Korea’s most minimal living concepts.
American Football and Sustainability Shock
Fremdheit ist mir während eines Summer School Programms in den USA zum Thema „A Culture of Sustainability“ eigentlich nicht begegnet. Bis zu dem Tag, an dem das Football Game der NC State University stattfand.




