Touring South Korea – Historical Discoveries in Gyeongju

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Jia Min (Kelly) Zheng

<i>"Hello" in your host country's language:</i> Annyeonghaseyo <i>Home Institution (your U.S. University/College):</i> Brandeis University <i>Expected graduation year:</i> 2022 <i>Destination city & country:</i> Seoul, South Korea <i>Program provider:</i> CIEE <i>Major/minor:</i> Business and Computer Science <i>Demographics:</i> First-Generation <i>Future career aspirations:</i> International Marketer <i>Top 3 goals for your time abroad:</i> Discover more about Korean culture, learn about how Eastern cultures and customs vary from Western culture, and discover more about myself and my passions.

A place known for its rich histories, Gyeongju was the capital of the Silla dynasty. Its Bulguksa temple holds many Buddhism art pieces such as paintings and sculptures. Along with that, many historical buildings and attractions in Gyeongju like the Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond, which was created by the King after the Silla state became the first unified kingdom, and Cheomseongdae, which is one of or the longest living astronomical observatory in Asia. Gyeongju is a beautiful place to visit to learn more about Korean history and eat delicious traditional Korean food!