International Exchange/Overseas Program

Exchange student: South Korea/Indeok University (4 months: 1 semester)

Reason for studying abroad

At Kansai International University, he met an exchange student from South Korea and became interested in South Korea, and realized that broadcasting media technology had developed due to the strong influence of K-POP culture, and that it was very different from Japan. I was concerned about this, and felt that there was a limit to what I could research on the internet or in literature, so I applied to actually learn about it locally.

Why I decided to study abroad

At Kansai International University, I met an exchange student who came from this university and told me, ``My university has a department that specializes in broadcasting,'' and when I was comparing study abroad destinations, I was impressed by the university there. I decided to go because I was most attracted to the curriculum.

About the local atmosphere and university culture

The university is located in the northern part of Seoul, and there are restaurants, convenience stores, and supermarkets around the university, making it a calm and comfortable atmosphere. I had the impression that the university had a lot of old buildings, but all the faculty members and students were very kind and always asked if I was having any trouble or if there was anything difficult, which I was grateful for. .

Subjects taken locally

I learned about Korean people and culture, understanding media communication, tourism service Japanese, Korean basics, Korean speaking skills, etc. Impressions about the class
When I first started studying abroad, my language skills were low and I often had trouble keeping up with the speed and content of conversations, but luckily I was able to meet students who were interested in Japan, and I was able to teach them the content of the classes. I took the course while being asked to do so. Also, after class, I received class materials from my professor, and by preparing and reviewing before attending class, I was able to understand the content of the class.

About interacting with local students while studying abroad

There was a student in the department who was interested in Japanese anime and manga, and he talked to me and I was able to deepen my friendships with other students. Additionally, the university where I studied abroad had a Japanese language department, so I took Japanese language courses and deepened my friendships with the local students there by teaching them each other's language.

Thoughts after studying abroad

It was a great experience for me to learn about Korean culture, its origins, and current social issues in Korea, as well as hear opinions from Koreans that I couldn't find on the internet or in literature. I was also able to learn languages ​​other than Japanese and English, and although it was a short period of about six months, I felt it was well worth the trip.

Message to students considering studying abroad

No matter which country you go to, making friends and experiencing the culture of that country will always be a great benefit, and there was never a moment when I felt like it was a waste of time. , I recommend going. Even if your language skills are insufficient, there is a good chance that your language skills will improve rapidly depending on your lifestyle, so I don't think you need to worry. Although we live in an era where everything can be found on the Internet, there are many things you won't know unless you go, so I think it's worth giving it a try. Let's have a little courage!

Sociology Department 3rd year SY

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