Finding Home at Seoul Nooks: Pauline's Journey

Meet Pauline, one of our cherished Seoul Nooks members, who recently shared her warm reflections about finding community in Seoul. As a digital nomad who has searched for coliving spaces across Asia, her story resonates with many who've wondered: how do you create genuine connections while constantly on the move?

"The most complicated thing when moving from one country to another is managing to make new friends in each new country," Pauline writes. After searching in Tokyo and Hong Kong, she found something special in Seoul Nooks – not just in our cozy houses, but in our values and the joy radiating from our community photos.

What caught her attention wasn't just the comfortable living spaces, but our unique approach to building community. She describes our thoughtful application process – yes, it's detailed, and intentionally so. We ask about past cultural shocks and conflict resolution because real community grows from understanding each other's stories.

But perhaps what truly sets Seoul Nooks apart is our commitment to open communication. Pauline beautifully describes our monthly townhalls, where non-violent communication isn't just a buzzword but a practice we live by. These gatherings become spaces where sharing needs – though sometimes challenging at first – transforms into moments of genuine connection.

"Sharing your needs can be a bit unsettling the first time," she admits. "'Do I really need something?' I asked myself." Yet through these conversations, she discovered something profound: understanding and expressing our needs isn't just about community living – it's about growing as individuals.

As Seoul Nooks celebrates its 5th anniversary and opens its third house, Pauline's story captures why our community continues to thrive. It's not just about having a place to stay; it's about creating a space where every member can be authentically themselves.

Read Pauline's full reflection to discover how two months in our community became an journey of cultural discovery and self-understanding. As she writes in her farewell: "In two months I've had so many good times, discovered so many things about Korean culture but also about myself."

Welcome home, fellow travelers.