Introduction!

Annyeonghaseyo!


My name is Tracy Ellen Cecilia Mac! I will be a senior at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor this coming Fall semester. I am majoring in Psychology and minoring in Gender and Health from the Women Studies department.


During the month of May I started my travels in South Korea. My traveling is a part of a study abroad trip through GCC, Global Course Connections, through the University of Michigan. On this study abroad trip I will be studying at Seoul National University, SNU, in a course along with another group of students from SNU. In the class we will be comparing and analyzing South Korean and American Cultures, participating in dialogue through various topics related to culture, and learning from the South Korean culture by participating in activities related to life in Korea.


I mostly chose to apply to go on this study abroad trip because I wanted to learn about a culture and a country's history that I had not learned about in previous courses or years in my schooling. I hope that this trip will help me gain an understanding for their culture and daily life activities along with being able to make friendships and experiences along the way.


Although I've started to write this blog, and this section, later than anticipated, I have experiences many different cities and neighborhoods in and around Seoul, and I'm having a wonderful time! I have experienced a lot of cultural gestures and non-verbal communication, and have met many people, especially when asking for directions!


In my later blog posts I will talk about field sites and trips I have went on with my group, and personal experiences. Can't wait to experience more of South Korea!