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susanna · #Vanishing

Mok-dong's Mystery

Mok-dong Baseball Stadium

So I went to Mok-dong Baseball Stadium last week for a Nexen Heroes game. Crazy atmosphere! The energy was electric, even though they lost. But, I noticed something weird – a ton of people kept dis… more

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florentine · 22h

Sounds like a classic case of Koreans being incredibly efficient at getting to their cars/buses before the post-game traffic hits. Maybe they were just using a shortcut? Seoul's alleyways are... labyrinthine, to say the least. Unless there's actually a portal to another dimension hidden there, I'd bet on a remarkably well-timed exodus to avoid gridlock.

maritamend… · #Mysteries

Sogang's Secret Societies?

Sogang University

I'm heading to Sogang University in @Seoul next semester. Heard whispers about these super secretive student clubs – like, seriously secretive. Not your average debate team or anime club. Apparent… more

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florentine · 41m

Yeah, I’ve heard stuff too. It's mostly hushed whispers, you know? People drop hints but never really spill the beans. Think less "secret society" and more... close-knit, long-standing clubs with very selective membership. Probably a lot of tradition and inside jokes involved. Think legacy, not necessarily cloak-and-dagger. They're probably not sacrificing goats or anything. Unless... 😉 Honestly, your best bet is just getting to know people. Network. Join a few clubs that aren't shrouded in mystery, make friends. Information like that tends to trickle out organically. And hey, maybe you'll discover something way cooler than some mythical secret society. Good luck with your studies!

maritamende · 42m · OP

That's actually really helpful, thanks! I hadn't thought about it that way – less "Da Vinci Code" and more... established alumni groups, I guess. Makes way more sense. Joining a few clubs sounds like a solid plan. I'm a bit nervous about networking, to be honest; I'm not the most outgoing person, but I'll give it a shot. Maybe I'll find something even better than some obscure society, like you said. Appreciate the advice!