{"id":39029,"date":"2019-09-18T09:02:55","date_gmt":"2019-09-18T13:02:55","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blogs.studentlife.utoronto.ca\/lifeatuoft\/?p=39029"},"modified":"2019-09-17T11:08:59","modified_gmt":"2019-09-17T15:08:59","slug":"the-long-weekend-i-never-had","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.studentlife.utoronto.ca\/lifeatuoft\/2019\/09\/18\/the-long-weekend-i-never-had\/","title":{"rendered":"The Long Weekend I Never Had"},"content":{"rendered":"Growing up in Canada, I\u2019ve always known this time of year, around the autumn equinox, as the Mid-Autumn Festival (maybe better known as mooncake season!) As a widely celebrated harvest festival of many names, I was always disappointed that we didn\u2019t get a day off school to mark the occasion.\r\n\r\nThis fall semester, I\u2019m studying at Seoul National University in South Korea. Over here, Chuseok [\ucd94\uc11d] is a major harvest festival that sends everyone back home to celebrate with their families. When I discovered that I\u2019d get a four-day long weekend in Seoul, I knew I had to make the best of this golden opportunity. However, a nationwide holiday also meant that a lot of places would be closed, so I made sure I had more than enough planned to keep myself occupied.\r\n\r\nGroup activities<\/strong>\r\n\r\nOur exchange student club, SNU Buddy, organized a sports day over the weekend. Brightly coloured and ready for competition, we split into four teams and competed for the grand prize \u2013 $300 worth of soju. I spent a scorching day cheering for my team as we made human bridges, tackled tug-of-war, and ran our way to victory in relay.\r\n\r\n\"sports<\/a>\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nCultural experiences<\/strong>\r\n\r\n
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throne [\uc655\uc88c], National Museum of Korea<\/figcaption><\/figure>In Seoul, many of the major museums are free, including the National Museum of Korea. Some cultural attractions that do have admission fees, such as four major\u00a0 Joseon-era royal palaces, become free to enter over the holidays as well. The museum was a great budget-friendly way to spend a rainy day.\r\n\r\nGo shopping<\/strong>\r\n\r\nWhile maybe not as friendly for your wallet, the holidays are often a great opportunity to snag some awesome deals and discounts. After a rain-filled week (courtesy of Typhoon Lingling), the weather cleared up, so I took a stroll along Garosu-gil, a lovely street lined with ginkgo trees, shops, and restaurants.\r\n\r\n
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C27, Garosu-gil<\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\"Cake,<\/a>\r\n\r\nAfter shopping, I stopped by a caf\u00e9 to recharge. Seoul has an amazing caf\u00e9 scene\u00a0\u2013 each cafe with its own quirky vibe, making each visit a new experience. I chose C27, a cafe with an amazing selection of cheesecakes, and a gorgeous view to go with it.\r\n\r\nCatch up on school work <\/strong>\r\n\r\nIt's by far the least glamorous option on my list, but it has to be said \u2013 the holidays are a great time to catch up on school work, especially when I have no family obligations.\r\n\r\nBack at home, the holidays are usually a time for relaxation. Here, it\u2019s a chance to try new things. Sightseeing, experiencing new things, meeting new friends, and perhaps discovering a new way to celebrate the holidays!","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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