Before classes started I signed up for a tour of the campus to help me get accustomed to the campus. Yonsei’s campus has an underground level with many access points. I got lost trying to find where my tour would meet until I took an escalator to a basement level. I then found the Global Lounge and there were other international students waiting. One of the first things we were shown was the Yonsei Co-Op.
This store has SO MUCH I was honestly shocked. They sell clothes, stationery, and humidifiers. They even rent out laptops and other electronics. Everyone gets their Yonsei letterman jacket here.
After that our guide took us to the well-known sites on the campus.
This is the building in all of the promotional videos and as the tour was going many people were taking graduation photos there. It is one of the oldest buildings and as spring comes it will be covered in Ivy.
Apparently, this is the 3rd Underwood statue they have had as during the second world war they melted it down for bullets, then the Japanese took it down when they were occupying Korea. However, the podium the statue is on is the original and even has bullet holes from the Korean War.
As I began to settle in and go to classes I learned that I have not walked this much in a while. My Korean language class is farther than most and takes 30 minutes to walk there. However, the view from the New Millenium building is gorgeous.
I have also ventured out to the shopping area to a store named Daiso which is very popular. This store has most of what you would need and is inexpensive. My navigation app confused me as I was taken down alleys and side streets trying to find this store.
Exiting this sidestreet, I looked around unsure where the store is and find it immediately to my left. I have now gone to this store a few times and feel like a professional navigating these streets. I’m beginning to feel more comfortable and hope to explore more soon!
Gracie