1.Why study or work abroad?
-Advantages and disadvantages of being abroad
Advantages : I am able to experience various culture differences and
look how they study for their major. Also I can learn languages they
use as well.
Disadvantages : I have to calculate all of my credits for Korean
university system and some of them are not accepted as a course. It's
really complicated. The other thing is to get used to a different
atmosphere.
-homesickness
I don't have much of homesickness because I have been to the US as an
exchange student before, so I feel pretty comfortable. However,
sometimes the things became really hard, then I miss my family and
friends and go back to home as soon as possible.
-motivations (reason)
I've never been to europe for study. Also my major is Education so I
want to see how they teach and study. It was a good opportunity
because my school supported me for my study abroad. I think it is very
great chance to experience the different system.
2. What do you think about its culture (food, traditions, values, people)?
-have you experienced cultural differences? (language barriers, lifestyle)?
I think it is very different between Korea and Europe. The atmosphere
is different and people are also different from their looking and
personality. There are not many Asians who study here so sometimes
they look at us little bit strangely. Also I don't speak German so
it's really hard for me to get close with other people. Furthermore,
the stores are closed at 7p.m. so it's not familiar thing for me.
Sometimes it's inconvienient.
3. Why you wanted to study in Austria?
There is not specific reason for studying in Austria. I don't like
cold weather which is like in Finland and also I was planning to
travel to Italy so I chose Austria which is the center of the Europe.
But on the other side, I looked at the course book for Univ. of
Innsbruck before I came here. It said the courses that I wanted to
take. I was really satisfied with the courses which are existed here.
4. Do you think that the period you've stayed in Austria will be
usefull in your future?
(If you say yes, Why do you think that? How can be it usefull for you?)
I could see the difference school system and the procedure to be a
teacher in Austria. One day I will become a teacher in the future, I
might able to use some good method from Austian education to my class.
Also for my independence, it's really good experience because I live
here by myself. I cook for my meals and I have to be responsible
whatever I do here. I think this helps me a lot to become more mature
than before.
5. What are your future plans?
When I go back to Korea, first of all I have to look for my teacher
qualification exam. I think I will start to prepare for that exam.
Also I will search for some internship which is offered by NGO. I am
really interested in International work. Thus I will keep going with
my interest.
6. How was your experience?
At first, I sometimes regret that I came here. That's because my
major in English, so it might be better to go to English speaking
country. Also there are some courses are not fit into me. I pretty
much don't satisfied with my some courses. However, I think it is good
to learn the second foreign language which is German. Even if it is
hard to live here, I will become stronger than before after I pass all
of the difficulties here.
7.What can you say to motivate people to go abroad too?
-tips for people who plan to go abroad
I think the title of STUDENT is perfect present for our life. That's
because if you are student, you can do anything you want. There are so
many things that you can do when you are student. You can get some
discount for tickets, participating in special events, or getting
knowledge from institutions. My mom always said "Experience the world
as much as you can during your student life." I totally agree with my
mom. You can get a lot of information besides your study when you go
abroad. You will able to grow up and have a power to independence.
Just enjoy your young age and feel the way you are.
8.How did your experience/s change or affect how you think and your personality?
In my opinion, I could think about my life style. I was complaining
everyday when I had a problem or difficulty. However, after I changed
my mind to a positive way, everything worked out well! I was very
proud of myself because I overcome difficulties that I was faced to,
and it gave me an advice to think possitively. Live my life in my own
way and love what I am doing.
9. Have you ever experienced a racial discrimination?
NO.
10. What is the best necessity to be a global talent ?
As I said before, I think two things are important for global talent.
One is confidence and the other one is understanding. In globalized
society, there are many countries and many cultures are existed. There
are nothing wrong with every culture. They are just different. I think
people need to be confident of their country but understand other
culture and society. That's the global talented person I can imagine.
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