2nd Year Rotation Changes 2020-2021
This year the Class of 2023 faces unexpected changes to their global rotation. Typically, the second year rotation cities are Seoul, South Korea in the fall an... Read More
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North Korean Stereotypes
"I'm going to be studying in Seoul, Korea next semester."
"Wait, North Korea? Please tell me you're not moving to North Korea!"
"No, no, Seoul is in Sout... Read More
North Korea: Seoul Programming Theme
During the 2019 fall semester, student programming events in Seoul have repeatedly centered around North Korea. Every rotation city has a focus, such as San Fr... Read More
Seoul and its Convenience Store
One of the hidden gems in Seoul: convenience stores! Convenience stores on every corner, why? And what makes the convenience stores in Seoul different?... Read More
Seoul Semester Preparation for M’22 Has Rushed Timeline around Hanyang University Application
To receive a Korean student visa, international students must show proof of acceptance into a Korean University. For Minerva students going to Seoul, South Kor... Read More
Seoul Vlogs
Join Minerva Students in their second year in Seoul by watching the YouTube playlist below! Remember to subscribe to The Minerva Quest on YouTube and like the ... Read More
Of Direct and Indirect Cultures: A Prelude to Seoul
Jeff Cui ('19) discusses the differences between Western and East Asian cultural norms, particularly with regards to the first Minerva experience in Seoul last year. ... Read More
Fall 2018 Research Internships at Hanyang University
Erin Paglione interned in a developmental biology lab at Hanyang University in fall 2019.
In the fall 2018 semester, 17 students in the class of 2021 intern... Read More
Minervans striked for climate change action
An estimate of around hundred Minerva students participated in the Global Climate Strike across four different cities — Berlin, London, San Francisco, an... Read More
Reflections from the Korean Demilitarized Zone
In the past year, North Korea has been the subject of media attention, both because of nuclear weapon development and opening channels of communication with South Korea and the United States. These two ideas of North Korea were in my mind when I moved to Seoul with the class of 2021 in September. I was interested to learn more about the conflict and differences between the two countries, so I jumped at the opportunity to visit the demilitarized zone (DMZ) that separates them.... Read More