I Slept Through the Email That Changed Everything
The email came at 2 a.m. I was asleep. Some things don't wait for you to be ready.
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Twenty-One Universities Have Said Something. Mine Hasn't.
The group chat keeps updating. The list keeps growing. I keep refreshing a page that has nothing new to show me. Two days left.
We're Going to See BTS — and I Was in a Work Meeting When We Got the Tickets
Ten years of being fans, one chaotic Ticketmaster queue, a raffle to cover the cost, and a concert on October 3rd that I'm already calling my birthday gift to myself.
Not Yet — The Interview I Had Been Preparing For All Week
I filled twelve pages with possible questions. I practiced until I almost lost my voice. And then the director said two words that brought my soul back into my body.
The Email — First Round Results and What Comes Next
I said I would write here when April came. April came. This is what happened at 4am when I finally opened the email I was afraid to open.
The Waiting Game — What Happens After You Send Everything
Eight months of work, two packages, one prayer at a DHL counter. And then: nothing to do but wait. This is what that actually feels like.
How I Organized My GKS Documents Without Losing My Mind (Almost)
The checklist alone will scare you. Then the forms, the copies, the permissions. Here is the honest guide to GKS documents I wish I had found before I started.
What the GKS Scholarship Application Actually Costs — From Mexico
Apostilles, certified translations, DHL to Korea, two full sets of documents — I spent around $842 USD just to submit my GKS application. Honest breakdown with real numbers.
How I Actually Study Korean (And the Music That Helps)
No Pomodoro timers, no elaborate rituals. Just headphones, a glass of water, and lo-fi. This is what my study routine actually looks like.
Learning Korean From Scratch: What Actually Worked for Me
Coursera courses, a Korean studies center in Mexico, a lot of dramas, and one song that made everything click.