Khallad Almshmaly Student  / KMU Korean Language Center

The wide selection of universities in South Korea makes the country an appealing destination for international students. In the beginning of my study, I found that Korea held possibilities for continuing my education that were simply unavailable to me in Saudi Arabia.

Notice:
For students in the process of learning Korean as a second language, the best advice I can offer is to find a school where you can go outside and mingle. This is the best way to learn. No matter what your background - if you are Asian, Arabian, or European - sticking together will never help your Korean improve. Koreans are friendly people, and it is easy to strike up a conversation; and hearing fluent Korean is an important step to learn the language.

Korean people:
The people are kind to a fault. Koreans are the kind of people who will go to the ends of the world for you¶°whether they are helping you find a destination across town or fixing your broken heater. They always smile every time and every where and whatever you do for them they keep smiling.

The food in Korea :
I love spicy food; so, adjusting to Korean food was pretty easy! That week I must have been warned about a thousand times that Korean food is too spicy for me. It wasn’t until after my fellow colleagues watched me lick my lips after consuming a large amount of kimchi, which I served myself in the school cafeteria, and heard that I had tried the infamous, spicy chicken feet, they knew that I had no problem with Korean food.
If you are living in Korea you should know that many Korean dishes can be quite spicy, especially if one is not accustomed to eating spicy cuisines. Some foods may also be a bit on the salty side; however, I was told that rice is ideal to eat with such foods. I quickly learned that a meal is not fully complete without a serving of rice. I thought that I would get tired of eating rice practically everyday, but I actually feel incomplete without it!

A suggestion for anyone who has the intention to come here:
I have had a positive living experience in Korea. I am fortunate to have good friends who are also kindhearted people. I do not regret coming to Korea, in fact I recommend that people come and study here. As I have heard many times before, there is always room for improvement. I do, however, have one suggestion. Before I came to Korea, I knew very little about the culture and what to expect. I am a versatile person who can adapt well and quickly in any situation, and even though I cannot say the same for all people, I am sure you will love Korea.

A happy ending to be Continued:
Overall, I am fortunate to have had the opportunity to live and study in Korea. I will always have fond memories to keep with me for a lifetime, and be able to share them with my friends and family back home. The benefit of living in a big town is that you can observe how Koreans go about their everyday tasks. I plan to continue studying in Korea. When in Korea, do as the Koreans; trust me you will have a great experience and many fond memories if you follow this rule!

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