Published by the Gwangju International Center since 2001
I came from the United States to South Korea with very few expectations. Unlike most of the students I’ve met here, I am not in love with K-dramas, I do not listen to K-pop, and had no inkling of the language. You are probably thinking, “Well why did you come to South Korea?” There honestly were not many factors that went into the decision, but being here has opened my eyes wider than I imagined.
“Trust yourself, your abilities, your newfound passion, and mostly trust the process.”
“Opportunities to share are endless.”
Gwangju is home. Your home. And it always will be a home in time where you really, truly, incandescently lived.
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