Edwin Tran

Education Abroad Peer Advisor

Education Abroad Peer Advisors
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Education Abroad Program

TEAN: Korea University

Academics

Major: Computer Science

About Me

Hello! I'm Edwin and I'm a 4th year CS major. I studied abroad in Seoul, Korea during the Spring 2024 semester with the TEAN program.

My favorite thing about being abroad was getting to meet so many people from different places! UMass Amherst does have a lot of diversity, but once you go abroad, you really get to experience what other countries' cultures are like. Getting to know Korean students and talk about our cultures was really a highlight for me. Another one of my favorite experiences was traveling to Jeju and Busan with some friends! It was like an adventure all of us got to experience for the first time, and it really helped us bond!

My piece of advice for potential study abroad students is to just do it! It will be just like freshman year of college, with all the nerves, but once you get over it, it may be one of the best experiences you'll have!

Ask Me About

  • Korea
  • Traveling in Asia
  • Traveling alone for the first time
  • Homesickness

My Spring Advising Center Hours

  • Wednesdays 10 - 3
  • Fridays 2 - 4:30