Although my studies remain my priority, I have been able to optimize my time and opportunities to go hand in hand. Being a member of the World Korea Global Supporters Program and Korea Allimi (Foreign Promoters) 2023 has given me the opportunity to travel and explore Korea extensively, and so far, of all my bucket list experiences, visiting Nami Island with my husband is my favourite and most memorable, for obvious reasons. Another memorable bucket list experience of mine was the Pink Festival in Seoul, which is an annual event that is organised to raise awareness for breast cancer. Unfortunately, the only item yet to be checked out of my bucket list is visiting Busan.

As long as my bucket list may appear, it may also interest you to know that I have been blessed to have some incredible experiences that were not originally part of my bucket list. Participating in the Sejong Hangul Festival stands out for me. I went from being hesitant about applying, to making it into the competition and emerging as a finalist. It was so random and unplanned, but it turned out to be a bucket list worthy experience that I never envisaged.

In all, I would say that a bucket list should not only be about adventure. It should also be about a discovery of an environment, yourself and generally improving your personal skills, one bucket list item at a time. 

Completing one’s bucket list is not easy. For me, I think it is my “just do it!” mindset that helps me. Organizing one’s finances and schedule is also important, but I think a Lot of people make plans and just do not execute them. But, if you don't do it now, you may never get the chance again.

Contrary to what many people believe, I am an introvert, but KDIS unexpectedly brought out the extrovert in me. Thanks to KDIS, I have gotten the opportunity to meet people from all over the world. As the coordinator of the KDIS Hiking Club, I get to go on hikes with like-minded people who share in my love for the activity; and just last week, we went on the "Korean Odyssey Trip." Being in the position to plan these trips makes it easy for me to meet fellow adventure enthusiasts. I would say that the quality of my student and social life at KDIS has so far been an unexpected experience that can pass as a bucket list item.