Introduction – Departure to Seoul

Abbi, Lia, Nikita (Kita), Danielle and Jade were best friends who all had lived together since they finished school. They attended the same university together studying different subjects but none of the girls could bear to leave each other after their long friendship, Abbi studied Foreign Languages and Teaching English, Lia was on a Fashion Design course, Kita studied Creative Writing, Danielle an Animation course and Jade studied Photography. Finally they had enough University credits to study abroad; the group decided they wanted to go to Seoul in South Korea to study. They always loved Korean music and knew Seoul was known for being beautiful and inspiring, as the group were packing they were all excited.

'Ahh I actually can't believe it!' Jade said literally throwing all she could in her rather large suitcase. 'And we're staying in a beautiful dorm… for 3 months!'

'I know… I love our school!' Danielle said packing the essentials. 'But Jade aren't you packing just a little too much there?'

'Yeah Jade, you don't need to take your whole wardrobe…' Kita said giggling.

'And you're taking every pair of shoes you own… why?' Lia said laughing at Kita who was carefully stuffing her most prized possessions in her normal sized suitcase.

They all laughed at Kita's pitiful attempt. 'I'm glad I brought a relatively big case.' Abbi snarled to herself.

'Can I borrow some of your room Abbi?' Kita said looking over to her holding her favourite pair of heels. 'It would only be a couple pairs…'

'Kita, pack clothes' Dan said laughing.

'I love my shoes…' Kita said finally putting them down and picking up some clothes.'

'That's more like it… now if you want some of my case room…' Abbi was interrupted by Kita quickly passing her some outfits with her usual evil smile. 'Give them here.' Abbi took them and stuck them in her case.

'Thank you… That leaves more room for my…'

'KITA!' The other girls said in sync.

Finally after hours of packing the girls sat on their sofa and looked at their apartment which was covered with white sheets and boxed up.

'We aren't even going for long…' Lia giggled.

The girls giggled with her and then got up and grabbed everything as they would be spending their last nights at their families; slowly they left their small apartment and got into their cars. Abbi and Jade had their licences so they dropped off the other three on the way.

The night went fast and soon it was time to meet at the airport. All their families were pleased to get rid of the girls who had been friends since they were in secondary school. As they boarded the plane they all smiled at each other with excitement and glanced at all the Korean people flying home. The girls Korean wasn't brilliant, but they knew some basics and combined thought they were going to be okay.

After arriving in Seoul the five girls grabbed their belongings and looked out of the windows at the large beautiful city.