<div>I had an AMAZING time at Sogang University in Seoul, and I now I've been able to extend my stay, both for touristy pleasure, and for practical reasons. 
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<div>The standard of medical care here in South Korea is very high, and there are multiple facilities where foreigners can get the same baseline preventative screenings as residents, all for well, WELL under what these tests and exams would cost in the USA.  Since I have some complex medical zebras, this would be a really good opportunity for me.  So the focus of the GFM has shifted from feeding my brain, so caring for my body!  If you're able to contribute, I really appreciate it. 
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<div>Char has been accepted into the <a href="https://www.wcccsa.com/south-korea-summer-2026" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Washington Community College Consortium for Study </a> Abroad summer program in Seoul, South Korea. The total estimated cost for the entire program is <a href="https://www.wcccsa.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/WCCCSA_South-Korea_2026_Student-Budget-Estimate.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">5K to 6K</a>.
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<div>While this estimate does include airfare, food and other fees in the line items, the actual amounts are higher. We are awaiting word on what may be covered by financial aid, and scholarships, and we have a good chunk already in savings. So this GFM is focused on padding out these things:
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<li>Airfare- Tickets are looking to be around twice round trip what was estimated. Something about gas prices skyrocketing in the last month? /sarcasm
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<li>ID, Passport &amp; insurance fees.
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<li>Personal Expenses- Food, touristy things, events that aren't covered by the program fees, other things that might come up. Having a expenses buffer would make everyone feel much better.
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<div><strong>Other Ways to Help</strong>
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<li>Check out <a href="https://ko-fi.com/eleritmlh/shop" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Char's shop</a>
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<li>Let Char do <a href="https://ko-fi.com/eleritmlh/commissions" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">genealogy research</a> for you!
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<li>Share the link to this GFM with family and friends!
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<li>Check out Char's <a href="https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2RKM0IBB3BZGM?ref_=wl_share" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Travel Supplies Wish List</a>
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