Nina Gaona-Menchavez

Attending:University of Texas at Austin
Studying in South Korea (Fall) | *Malú Alvarez Global Access Scholarship
"Hello" in your host country's language: 안녕하세요!
Home Institution (your U.S. University/College): University of Texas at Austin
Expected graduation year: 2024
Destination city & country: Seoul, South Korea
Program provider: -
Major/minor: Elementary Education
Demographics: Asian/Asian American, First-Generation College Student, Pacific Islander
Top 3 goals for your time abroad: 1. Develop basic Korean language skills and practice it!
2. Explore and immerse myself in Korean culture
3. Create meaningful connections with others

Journal Entries By Nina

Post-Return Vlog (Seoul, South Korea)

Scholar: Nina Gaona-Menchavez

Posted on Jan 12th 2023

From

Namsan Tower!! (Week #17)

Scholar: Nina Gaona-Menchavez

Posted on Dec 21st 2022

From

Finals Season (Week #16)

Scholar: Nina Gaona-Menchavez

Posted on Dec 20th 2022

From

Wholesome Vibes in Gangneung (Week #16)

Scholar: Nina Gaona-Menchavez

Posted on Dec 20th 2022

From

Locked in the Library (Week #15)

Scholar: Nina Gaona-Menchavez

Posted on Dec 20th 2022

From

Essays and Essays and Essays (Week #15)

Scholar: Nina Gaona-Menchavez

Posted on Dec 19th 2022

From

Jin Cafe (Week #15)

Scholar: Nina Gaona-Menchavez

Posted on Dec 19th 2022

From

Lotte World!!

Scholar: Nina Gaona-Menchavez

Posted on Dec 19th 2022

From

첫 눈 (The First Snow) in Seoul! (Week #14)

Scholar: Nina Gaona-Menchavez

Posted on Dec 07th 2022

From

Study Dates in Seoul! (Week #14)

Scholar: Nina Gaona-Menchavez

Posted on Dec 07th 2022

From

Turning Twenty in Tokyo! (Seoul -> Tokyo) (Week #14)

Scholar: Nina Gaona-Menchavez

Posted on Dec 06th 2022

From

Train to Busan

Scholar: Nina Gaona-Menchavez

Posted on Nov 16th 2022

From

Say “Kimchi!”

Scholar: Nina Gaona-Menchavez

Posted on Nov 10th 2022

From

Trip to Jeju!!

Scholar: Nina Gaona-Menchavez

Posted on Nov 07th 2022

From

Outings in Seoul During Midterms!

Scholar: Nina Gaona-Menchavez

Posted on Nov 02nd 2022

From

Gapyeong Rail Park & Nami Island!!

Scholar: Nina Gaona-Menchavez

Posted on Oct 25th 2022

From

Music & Firework Festivals & NCT 127 Pop-up in Seoul!

Scholar: Nina Gaona-Menchavez

Posted on Oct 14th 2022

From

Samoyed Cafe in Hongdae!

Scholar: Nina Gaona-Menchavez

Posted on Oct 06th 2022

From

Exploring Seoul Forest!

Scholar: Nina Gaona-Menchavez

Posted on Oct 06th 2022

From

Going to a K-pop Concert in Korea! (Stray Kids in Seoul!)

Scholar: Nina Gaona-Menchavez

Posted on Oct 06th 2022

From

Trip to Sokcho! (Nina Gaona, South Korea)

Scholar: Nina Gaona-Menchavez

Posted on Sep 25th 2022

From

Cafe Hopping in Seoul! (Nina Gaona, South Korea)

Scholar: Nina Gaona-Menchavez

Posted on Sep 19th 2022

From

First Week in Korea! (Nina Gaona, South Korea)

Scholar: Nina Gaona-Menchavez

Posted on Sep 07th 2022

From

Predeparture Vlog

Scholar: Nina Gaona-Menchavez

Posted on Aug 22nd 2022

From