Going Study Abroad in S. Korea!

Hi, family and friends! And hello, future friends!

I'm excited to announce that after 10 years of saying "I'm going to Korea," I am FINALLY GOING TO KOREA!  It took me a long time but it’s finally happening. Recently, there had been a great deal of pressure because my passport is about to expire and I've not used it even ONCE! So, I am thrilled to be checking this off of my bucket list. From time to time again, I had been advised to take advantage of this opportunity before graduating and so here I am! Grasping opportunity!

For those who are not up to date about me, I am a student majoring in Arts & Letters (may also be known as Humanities Major) at Portland State University. This is my senior year, so as a way to wrap things up and celebrate this chapter of my life; I will be completing my final 6 credits (of undergrad) studying abroad at the University of Ulsan this summer.

I will be the only student from Portland State participating in the Ulsan International Program, which is a 4-week Korean studies program that consists a broad range of classes and excursions from Korean language and culture, to history, society and business. And during the duration of this program, July 4th through the 29th, I hope to improve my communication skills, broaden my mind of worldly views, to seek adventure and to build confidence so that one day, I may do better for myself in order to do better for the world. How? I'm not so sure yet, but I'm hoping this experience would help me find my answers.

Aside from all the fun and excitement, on a serious note–did you know that study abroad students are twice as more likely to find a job than a student without study abroad experience? Did you know students who have studied abroad receive about a 25% higher salary than those who did not? And did you know that about 94% of study abroad alumni claims to have matured more, have more self-confidence, and have greater tolerance for ambiguity through their experience? These are only a few statistics that I took into consideration, along with encouragements from friends and motivations from families, to spread my wings and fly.

But just like most things in life, this journey of a lifetime does not come without a price. I can definitely use your help. My airline tickets will be purchased with money I have set-aside specifically for this occasion, but tuition and other costs are where I hope to receive some relief.

Tuition & Fees (PSU 6-credits): $900
Housing & Meals (provided by UOU): $400
Education Abroad Fee (PSU charge): $400
Health Insurance ($2 per day): $60
TOTAL: $1,760

If you are able to donate, whether big or small, I am sincerely grateful for your generosity. But regardless of your donation, I appreciate your time checking this campaign and reading it from beginning to end.



Thank you so much.

Yee