UH Hilo business major Sienna Wareham is studying abroad in South Korea this year on a scholarship funded by the host country. Here is a photo essay she put together to share her experience.
Photos by and courtesy of Sienna Wareham.
UH Hilo business student Sienna Wareham, at the Korean Demilitarized Zone (the DMZ), flashes the peace sign. Sept. 28, 2019. “There are over 1,000 pinwheels at the DMZ,” she says of the colorful spinners placed there as a symbol of peace and unity. Wareham is studying business administration in South Korea this year on a scholarship funded by the host country. Photos by and courtesy of Sienna Wareham, click to enlarge.
“These are ribbons from the DMZ; each has a message of hope written on them.” Sept. 28, 2019.
“Here is a view of South Korea from the DMZ. The DMZ is pretty interesting. It’s ironic that the place now where Korea is divided was once the place where Korea was united during the second unification.” Sept. 28, 2019.
University of Hawai‘i at Hilo business major Sienna Wareham is attending Hankuk University of Foreign Studies on a Korea Global Scholarship for one year. Hailing from Rigby, ID, Wareham is in her third year of study and already a senior. While at Hankuk, in addition to her business courses, she’s also taking classes in Korean history as well as a course on Korean popular culture and Hallyu, which is South Korea’s export industry of pop culture, entertainment, music, TV dramas, and movies.
“Studying here will help my overall education in that I’m getting a real global view,” says Wareham. “Here, I have the amazing opportunity to meet not only Koreans but people from all over. We all talk about how different our countries are.”
This is a photo essay Wareham put together of her Study Abroad experience. Captions are in her own words. Click photos to enlarge.
“In this district, there are a lot of colorful buildings. The most interesting thing I have done so far is visiting the shopping districts. There’s so much going on it is insane. Every store has its own unique theme and it’s fun to just go from shop to shop.” Sept. 18, 2019.
“Instead of building out, Korea builds up.” Sept. 28, 2019.
“Namsang Tower lights up the Seoul skyline.” Oct. 25, 2019.
“I’m only a little far from the United States.” Oct. 25, 2019.
“In Korea, you can find pizza with chicken tenders and corn as toppings.” Aug. 31, 2019.
“Gwanghwamun Palace is one of the most famous palaces in Seoul.” Oct. 20, 2019.
“Olympic Park offers different views of Seoul.” [The park was built to host the 1988 Summer Olympics.] Oct. 4, 2019.
“Families love to picnic at Olympic Park.” Oct. 12, 2019.
“There are parks scattered throughout Seoul for everyone to enjoy.” Oct. 12, 2019.
“Sheila and I visited a staple in Korea, animal-themed cafes! Sheila Mae Almazan is a UH Hilo student studying with me at Hankuk University of Foreign Studies as an exchange student, her major is accounting.” Sept. 11, 2019.
