안녕하세요! Hi, how are you? My name is Xochitl (so-cheel) Berumen. I am 22 years old and am originally from Norwalk, California. I am currently a fifth-year college student at the University of California, Irvine (UCI). My majors are political science and international studies with a minor in history. Some of my hobbies include reading, writing, listening to music, going for walks, and traveling. Since learning about different cultures is a big part of my major, as well as travel, I decided to study abroad in South Korea for my fall semester. Thankfully, when I applied to study abroad, both my school and the Benjamin A. Gilman Scholarship Program made it possible for me to study abroad. By providing me with financial aid and scholarships, I was able to come to South Korea. I am currently living in Sinchon and attending school at Yonsei University. I am only a couple of subway stops away from many of Seoul's historical locations! I am super excited to share my journey with you all!
Want to know more about how you can study or intern abroad when you are a college student? The Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Program is a program of the U.S. Department of State with funding provided by the U.S. Government and supported in its implementation by the Institute of International Education (IIE). Learn more about the scholarship by clicking here!
