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Before You Go
Tips for booking your Flight Health & Wellness Checklist Passports, Visas, and Immigration Rules Packing Cellphones Money Budget Predictor Apply for a Micro-Credential
Program Information
Introduction Staff Communication with Staff Academics Housing CIS Abroad Activities Arrival Instructions Evaluations
Country / City Information
Cultural Differences Diversity Abroad How to Move Around Things to do on your own Sustainability Tips Mailing Instructions Shopping
Emergencies, Health & Safety
In Case of Emergency Culture shock Health Insurance Health Onsite Safety Onsite Code of Conduct Independent Travel Form
Voting From Abroad
Student Hub Links:
Micro Credentials

Welcome to
South Korea

Tatum Rae

South Korea Site Director

The Site Director is CIS Abroad's On-Site staff. Their job is to support the CIS Abroad students throughout their on-site study abroad experience. They serve as a cultural liaison, organizing excursions, cultural activities, and providing invaluable guidance on everything from the local cuisine to navigating public transportation. If you run into any issues while abroad - Tatum is there to help provide resources and guidance.  

Tatum graduated from Florida State University with dual degrees in International Affairs and Chinese Language and Culture. After graduation, she received a Fulbright teaching grant to South Korea where she lived in Sejong City for about two years before moving to Seoul. She has taught students of all ages from elementary to college and worked with international students coming to the US and US students coming to Seoul! Currently, she is receiving her degree in International Area Studies at Seoul National University with a focus on China and South Korea. In addition to South Korea, she has studied abroad in Dalian and Tianjin in China and Taipei in Taiwan!
 
 

Alexandra Woolner

Director of International Operations

Alexandra Woolner

The International Operations Director ensures that the study abroad program runs smoothly, overseeing on-site logistics, health and safety measures, and responding to emergencies. Alex works closely with Tatum to ensure that the program is set up and ready for students. Then, they work closely together when students are on-site to ensure that things run as smoothly as possible. Alex may work directly with students if they have special requests, experience an emergency, or need additional accommodations when abroad.  

Alex studied abroad in the French Alpes when earning her BA at Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts. Following graduation, she taught English abroad in China, France, and South Korea. After returning to the states, she earned her MA in International Education at SIT Graduate Institute.  Alex enjoys exploring culture through food, art, and conversation, and has been known to plan travel around best recommendations for street food and immersive museum experiences. In her spare time, Alex participates in community activism through art, repairs vintage typewriters, and gently annoys her cats.
 

 

 

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