Building a Routine on the Other Side of the World

Two weeks into my internship at JHSUSTAIN, I feel like I have finally found my routine. Seoul itself has continued to surprise me. The city moves fast, but something is grounding about having a routine here. Knowing which subway line to take (line 5 and an approximate 42-minute commute), which coffee shop to stop at,…

Subways, Sustainability, and So Much Walking

It is honestly hard to believe that I have already been in Seoul for a week. The time has gone by so quickly that part of me still feels like I just arrived, but at the same time, I feel like I have already learned and experienced so much. Between starting my internship, exploring the…

Hi, I’m Ava, and I’m Going to Seoul!!

Hi everyone!! My name is Ava Leonard, I am a rising junior at the University of Pittsburgh, and I am SO excited to finally be writing this. In a few weeks, I will be heading to Seoul, South Korea, for the summer, and I honestly still cannot believe it. But first — let me introduce…