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Sarah Mack
Feb 2640 min read
Top 7 High School Study Abroad Programs in Korea (Summer 2025): Academics, Culture, and Immersion Compared
Compare 7 programs for high school students in Korea, including Seoul SPARKS, NSLI-Y, Langubridge, CIEE, YFU, and Go! Go! Hanguk.
Sarah Mack
Feb 264 min read
Making the Most of High School Study Abroad in Korea
Hi! I'm Sarah, and I'm a former high school exchange student in Korea who now helps high school students from around the world have...
Sarah Mack
Feb 122 min read
How to Handle Dietary Restrictions in Korea (High School Study Abroad 2025)
Whether you have allergies or need to keep a Halal, kosher, or vegan diet, you should prepare to advocate for yourself while in Korea....
Sarah Mack
Jan 296 min read
What (NOT) to Bring to Korea! (Packing for High School Study Abroad in Korea)
TL;DR - Pack light for Korea! Essentials like meds, deodorant & comfy shoes are a must. Leave heavy books & excess clothes behind!
Sarah Mack
Jan 1516 min read
Safety and Etiquette During High School Study Abroad: Learn What is and is NOT Normal Behavior in Korea
Korea is a relatively safe country, but when you're a high school student studying abroad, it can sometimes be hard to know how to keep...
Sarah Mack
Jan 86 min read
High School Study Abroad in Korea - Convincing Your Parents (2014 Video)
Hear 16-year-old Sarah Mack (now SPARKS Director) give tips on how to get your parents on board for high school study abroad in Korea!
Sarah Mack
Jan 13 min read
How to Study Korean Before Studying Abroad in High School (Seoul SPARKS, NSLI-Y, YFU, Rotary International, etc.)
Quick, free tips for high schoolers who want to study Korean.
Sarah Mack
Apr 10, 202410 min read
Reverse Culture Shock After High School Study Abroad in Korea: The ABCs
16-year-old Sarah gives her sage advice on how to deal with culture shock after spending a year in Korea as a high school exchange student.
Sarah Mack
Apr 3, 202412 min read
Korean vs. American High School (Exchange Students Study Abroad Perspectives)
Hear from a 16-year-old Sarah Mack about her experiences at Korean vs. American high schools, with commentary from her friend Carol-Ann!
Sarah Mack
Mar 27, 20243 min read
SPARKS Director Sarah Mack: My Journey from High School Study Abroad in Korea to Today!
Who is Seoul SPARKS Director Sarah Mack anyway? Learn about her journey from exchange student to program director here!
Sarah Mack
Jan 20, 20246 min read
Introducing Seoul SPARKS: High School Study Abroad in Korea at Seoul National University
Sarah introduces the Seoul SPARKS program on her YouTube channel SarahsSeoulSearch after launching in January 2024.
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