Students pose at Nakchunsa, a temple on Jeju Island.
A group of students recently explored the city of Seoul, South Korea, to learn about the country’s historical and contemporary sites and to see how its unique culture and traditions have affected its natural and built environments.
The two-week excursion was led by Seyeon Lee, associate professor of environmental and interior design and George Miller quasi-endowed professor in the College of Visual and Performing Arts. Nine undergraduate students from a variety of majors accompanied Lee for the new Maymester study abroad course to learn how social issues and various design practices have shaped the country’s landscapes, cities and structures.