My Train to Busan

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Jia Min (Kelly) Zheng

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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.

It was early morning and the sun has not risen yet. The moon was still waving its gracious smile and we head for Seoul Station. I see familiar signs and scenery even though I have not been here before. Just like the movie, I am having my train to Busan moment, though, without the zombies.