South Korea
This South Korea adventure blends modern pop culture, deep-rooted tradition, and playful group bonding. In Seoul, you’ll taste your way through the lively Gwangjang Market, learn iconic choreography in a K-pop dance class, and step back in time at the grand Gyeongbokgung Palace before exploring the charming streets of Bukchon Hanok Village. A visit to the DMZ in Paju adds a powerful historical perspective, while evenings bring fun and connection: from cheering at a baseball game to a cozy pajama-party movie night. In Busan, you’ll discover the breathtaking clifftop Haedong Yonggungsa Temple and immerse yourself in the immersive digital art of the Arte Museum. The journey wraps up back in Seoul with a classic Korean BBQ dinner, celebrating a week filled with culture, flavor, and unforgettable shared experiences.
$4,100
Dates: 08/27/2026 - 09/04/2026
Trip Leaders
Ella Burstein
E-mail: eburstei@chicagobooth.edu
Hometown: Tel Aviv, Israel Undergrad: Tel Aviv University (Public Policy) Experience: Managing Editor at a Finance media outlet Clubs: Management Consulting Group, Armed Forces Group, Ski & Snowboard Group Random Walk: Taiwan Hobbies: Piano, Snowboarding Fun Fact: I played basketball for 10 years (a proud 5'2 point guard)
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Daniel Rodrigues
E-mail: drodrig3@booth.edu
Hometown: Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais/Brazil Undergrad: Aerospace engineering (Aeronautics) Experience: Consulting at Bain & Company Clubs: CMG mostly Random Walk: Taiwan Hobbies: Running, Watching sports Fun Fact: A genetics test revealed my dad’s ancestors come from the same tiny European village as Joseph Stalin. Apparently we’re very, very distant relatives
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Léna Nagy
E-mail: lnagy0@chicagobooth.edu
Hometown: Budapest, Hungary Undergrad: Pepperdine University (Mathematics & Economics ) Experience: Econ Consulting at Charles River Associates Clubs: Management Consulting Group, European Business Club, Racquets Club, Analytics Club Random Walk: Taiwan Hobbies: Tennis, Golf, Squash, Boardgames, Reading, Hiking, Ski Fun Fact: I'm the oldest of 4 sisters, I grew up in 3 countries
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Juan Jose Llanos
E-mail: jllanosb@chicagobooth.edu
Hometown: Cali Undergrad: Tecnologico de Monterrey Campus Santa Fe (Business and Finance) Experience: Debt Capital Markets, Venture Capital, Family Business Clubs: Latam Club, EVC Club, Soccer Club Random Walk: Taiwan Hobbies: Cooking, Padel, Amateur Golfer, Salsa Dancer Fun Fact: I was born in Cali, Colombia—the salsa capital of the world—so dancing and listening to salsa is second nature to me. I’m passionate about great food and have co-founded two restaurants, combining my love for culture, flavor, and building memorable experiences around food.