What began as a simple liking of Korean music and culture has evolved into the opportunity of a lifetime for Remily Murphy.

Later this week, the Glenwood Community High School sophomore leaves for South Korea to study abroad as a student in the Youth For Understanding exchange program. She’ll live with a family in the South Korean capital of Seoul and attend a highly-respected all girls school.

“There’s excitement, but also a lot of nervousness as it does become more real,” Remily said.