Seoul-searching -- Part 2
• Lost my beanie in my uber ride to Seoul National University (SNU). Due to construction, I couldn’t find Prof Kang’s room. SNU’s campus reminded me of National University of Singapore (NUS)’s campus – sprawling and hilly. • Got lost and stumbled at SNU’s Law School, another tick in K-drama universe! Think ‘Squid Game’ & ‘Reply 1988’ and many others. • Had a wonderful discussion and lunch with Prof Kang. We even spoke in Malay and reminisced about Pulau Penyengat. Jika takdir… • Went to Yonsei (cos meeting the one who helped me call SOOP). ‘Reply 1994’ ticked! Campus reminded me of Columbia in New York. At the long, long walkway was the iconic Gothic building (just like Lehigh and Cambridge). • Of course it had to rain on the day that I didn’t have an umbrella with me. Ran to nearby building for shelter. Was running late coz had to visit Hankuk University. What to do? • Called uber but apparently all ubers couldn’t pick students that time (due to heavy rain and traffic?). How how? ...
