A trip to Busan

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Tagalsir Osama

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Tagalsir Osama

<i>"Hello" in your host country's language:</i> Annyeonghaseyo! <i>Home Institution (your U.S. University/College):</i> University of Houston <i>Expected graduation year:</i> 2023 <i>Destination city & country:</i> Seoul, South Korea <i>Program provider:</i> TEAN <i>Major/minor:</i> Psychology / Biology <i>Demographics:</i> Middle Eastern/North African <i>Future career aspirations:</i> My future career goal is to become a physician that directly serves and advocates for patients within my community. <i>Top 3 goals for your time abroad:</i> 1. Immerse myself in Korean culture and create lasting relationships with those I meet abroad 2. Tour Seoul and travel cross country to admire Korea's natural beauty 3. Eat good food!

Busan was really a very vibrant and amazing city to visit. The sunny beach and shining buildings really gave it a beach town impression similar to coastal cities in the US. We visited the seafood market and the Busan international film festival plaza while we were there.