Singing our Hearts Out

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Linda Tran

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<i>"Hello" in your host country's language:</i> ์•ˆ๋…•ํ•˜์„ธ์š” <i>Home Institution (your U.S. University/College):</i> University of California, San Diego <i>Expected graduation year:</i> 2023 <i>Destination city & country:</i> Seoul, South Korea <i>Program provider:</i> UCEAP <i>Major/minor:</i> Human Biology <i>Demographics:</i> First-Generation, Asian-American <i>Future career aspirations:</i> Pediatrician <i>Top 3 goals for your time abroad:</i> 1. Provide community service 2. Experience a new culture 3. Create lasting friendships and memories

Tonight we went to Karaoke, or “Noraebong” for the first time in Korea. The experience was very different than what I’m used to in the States, there was a disco ball and even tambourines to use for fun. It was such a fun night filled with off-key singing and laughter.