It is impossible to retell
you everything from my exchange in Korea nevertheless here is at
least a short summary.
I didnt know anything about
Korea before coming there but I knew I will get know more soon or
later. Korea is somehow quite wierd or rather say different from the
place Im from. Some of you might argue that every country has its
differences and unique things and you are certainly right but Korean
culture is special. I think its basicly everything from their fashion
to behaviour in publicity. Here are some characteristic signs for
distinguishing koreans.
Selfie stick, only with it
you can take proper selfies.
Sharing food, they share
even a burger in McDonald.
Obsession with bright skin,
they put sun block every day and plus that I have neer seen such
young girls wearing makeup
Huge frame glasses, some of
them wear only frames without a glass, the purpose of it is to make
your face looking smaller.
Crossing hands in X as an
expression for signalizing No, I am still using it cause it is very
useful and clear.
And could continue like this
in the whole blog. What I also perceived about koreans is that they
are very friendly, thoughtful, ambitious and hardworking. If someone
asked me whether I want to come back to Korea in future or not my
answer would be definitely yes. I can imagine working there because
of people, super safeness and also salary is quite high, not sure
about raising kids though (cause fucked education system).
Lets talk about what I (not)
learned. I think Im repeating myself nevertheless at my university
the level of education was somewhere between high school and college
so frankly courses I took really sucked however courses in Korean
might be better. Therefore the whole exchange gave me something else
– friends. I met more people in 4 months than in last 3 years.
Surely it is natural when you live at one place for a really long
time you end in the limited circle of people unless you are extremely
outgoing so then you try to meet a someone everyday. New unexplored
enviroment makes you curious. It drives you to go out there into the
unknown world fearless, full of expectations and waiting for an
opportunity to show the world what you are capable of. Meeting all
those people opened my eyes indeed. We shared our life stories,
cultures, personal values, we found common passions and so on and so
forth. I realized that understanding other cultures is so so
complex. In a practical way having friends all over the world is very
handy isnt it. Beside new people I think on the second place would be
independence. Even though I shared a room with other 3 roommates I
still had plenty of time being alone thinking about what I want to do
in the future, I improved my weaknesses and was making desicions
which I think is important because from mistakes we learn. Im also
very positive that my english has significantly improved and in this
new era of international jobmarket I cant be anything more than happy
about it. So is there any downside? I believe there is not a signle
thing except spending more money than usual however its and
investment to my future and moreover the experience itself is
priceless.
Im sure it would be the same
if I went to any other country. So if you are considering going
abroad to study, work or whatever my answer is GO no matter what!
Here is a selfie compilation :D (Note: Please dont think Im a selfie addict)