Defeating Cultural Shock

“The MSA is different from any program you have been to.”   Above is the exact sentence I heard from the alumni I contacted when I decided to attend the MSA program. In my mind, I wondered what they were talking about. How are the challenges at the Institute for Advanced Continue reading Defeating Cultural Shock

Adjusting to Life Half a Globe Away

Looking back at my journey at the Institute, nothing rings louder than a common mantra repeated here, “The days go slow, but the year goes by fast.” It seems inexplicable how much we have grown.  Yet, under the veneer, is a painful period of several weeks scrambling to adjust to Continue reading Adjusting to Life Half a Globe Away

My Journey: Essential Tips for International Students Moving Abroad

Embarking on my educational journey in a foreign land was both exhilarating and challenging. I am sharing how I eased my transition with these essential tips for academic success, housing arrangements, transportation, and accessing crucial resources. Here are the suggestions that personally helped me ensure a seamless transition: Finally, don’t Continue reading My Journey: Essential Tips for International Students Moving Abroad

Three Tips for International Students Moving to Raleigh

Moving to a foreign country requires serious planning, but moving overseas with a family takes it to a next level. I moved from Seoul, South Korea to Raleigh with my wife who was in her third trimester of pregnancy. Despite my best effort to have everything planned and sorted out Continue reading Three Tips for International Students Moving to Raleigh