This is a personal reflection blog post from Elizabeth C., a Berry College student who studied abroad in Seoul, South Korea for six weeks through WorldStrides. The program, while not formally named in the article, represents a transformative experience for an Asian American adoptee returning to her birth country. Elizabeth was born in Seoul in 2004 and adopted by an American family in the Southeast, creating a lifelong question about her identity and connection to her Korean heritage. Through this study abroad experience, you would have the opportunity to immerse yourself in a vibrant city while exploring your own cultural roots and identity. The program is based at Korea University in Seoul, where Elizabeth lived in student housing with suitemates and engaged deeply with the city's landmarks, food culture, and people. What makes this program particularly meaningful is its emphasis on personal growth and identity exploration—Elizabeth describes the experience as deeply transformative, characterized by moments of "coming full circle" as she reconnected with her birthplace and birth neighborhood. You would have the chance to navigate Seoul independently, visit culturally significant locations, and build friendships with fellow international students, Korean students, Korean Americans (gyopo), and other expatriates. The program appears to emphasize cultural immersion and self-discovery, making it ideal for students—particularly adoptees or those exploring cultural identity—who seek meaningful engagement with a destination beyond typical academic coursework. By the end of six weeks, you would gain not only a deeper understanding of Seoul's culture, cuisine, and landscape, but also a more integrated sense of your own identity. Elizabeth's story illustrates how this program can help you embrace your heritage, find community with others who share similar backgrounds, and develop a sense of belonging in your birth country.