**Flashback – 2 weeks ago, Charlottesville, ia, USA**

“So Yun, are you sure you want to do this? There are plenty of universities here, you don’t have to travel half way across the world to go back to school.” Amy stated again. This was the same argument they have been using since So Yun’s best friends learned of her decision. Amy, Blair and Maria stood by watching So Yun pack all of her belongings.

“Yes, I’m sure. He left me for another woman 6 months ago and expected me to just wither away. Well, I’m not going to do it. I’m finally going to start living for myself and follow my dreams. I have all of you to thank for that.” She pauses her packing and walks over to give them all a hug.  “You guys are my best friends and I’m going to miss you, but I’ve always wanted to be a Korean Translator and the best place for me to perfect my skills is to go to Korea. Who knows, maybe I’ll be able to meet a nice guy there.” So Yun laughs bitterly at that.

“We are just worried about you,” Blair walks over to a picture hanging on the wall. “Do you remember when we took this; you were still with him and looked so sad. He sapped the life out of you because you spent all of your energy trying to make him happy. You worked 2 jobs so he could stay home and write his ‘novel’ and now that he’s gone, you quit both of your jobs and it looks like you are running away. Just be sure that you are doing this for the right reasons.”

So Yun smiled. “Blair, for the first time in my life, I feel like I’m finally doing the right thing. Try not to worry. You’ll see, this is the best thing for me.”

“Well, I for one am proud of you,” said Maria, “This is the So Yun I remember. And promise me that if you meet a nice guy; make sure he has a brother for me.”

So Yun laughed. “I love you guys!” They joined together for a group hug.

**End Flashback**

“Attention Ladies and Gentlemen, the Captain has the Fasten Seat Belt signs in preparation of landing. Current time in Seoul is 3:45 pm and the temperature is 20 degrees Celsius. Welcome to Seoul, South Korea.”

So Yun slowly woke up and looked out the window and smiled. Below her was the city of her dreams and the place where she would be starting over. After getting off the plane and claiming her bags from the baggage claim, she stepped out of the airport and took a deep breath. “Finally, I can start living for me,” So Yun thought. “Just you watch Jay, I won’t let you ruin my happiness anymore.” Looking around, So Yun notices a man holding a sign with her name on it. Walking over to him, she bows and says in Korean “Annyeonghaseyo, je ireum-eun Bae So Yun imnida.” (Hello, my name is Bae So Yun.)

“Ah, Miss Bae, I’m Lee Jin So from Seoul National University. I’m here to welcome you and to bring you to your dorm.” He bows and takes her baggage and places it in the trunk of a small black car. Then he holds the door to the back seat open for her.

“Kamsahamnida.” So Yun was pleasantly surprised and climbs into the car. “Wow,” she thought “no one has held the car door open for me, let alone treated me so formally. I almost feel like an idol.”

As they drove to the dorm, Mr. Lee tells her a little about the area where she will be living and some places that as a new student in the University will be most helpful to her. So Yun tried to pay attention to what he was saying, but she was distracted by all of the sites that she had only read about. Noticing her distraction, Mr. Lee just smiled and pulled into the parking area for the dorm. He shuts off the car and gets out, getting ready to open the door for So Yun, but she has already opened the door and just stands by the car, looking around. Mr. Lee chuckles and gets her bags. “Follow me, please.” He said with a smile.

They walk to the dorm and go up to the 3^rd floor of the dorm. “Miss Bae, here are your keys and remember that you will need to come to the Admissions office at 8:30am to check in.” Mr. Lee bows and begins to leave.

“Mr. Lee, thank you. Err, I mean kamsahmnida” So Yun said to him smiling. Mr. Lee just smiled and left.

She opens the door to her new home for the next few years and just smiles. After bringing in her bags, she runs and jumps on the bed laughing. “I can’t believe I’m really here and am finally starting over. Look out world, here comes the new Bae So Yun!”

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a/n Sorry if this is a little slow going, but I promise it will get better. Soon So Yun will meet some interesting new friends. Please be kind. Comments are always welcome!