Pai Chai Univerisity, Korea

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Pai Chai University is located in Daejeon, the third largest city in Korea.

Post Article from Kyung Hee University

Vivian Pang Tyng Tyng from Department of Psychology

I am so grateful to have the opportunity to participate in this Global Collaborative Summer Program. It has been an eye-opener for me. When I look through all the photos I have taken along this trip, I miss everything in Korea. Time flies really fast. I felt sad when it was time for me to leave Korea. I really want to go back there again someday.

Through this program, I have had the opportunity to interact with people over the world, such as US, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Arab Saudi, and etc, and of course Korea. I could not imagine how amazing it is when I able to communicate with people from different cultures, people who speak different languages. Instead of speaking the official common language English, body language has become a very useful and powerful communication tool. As some people (most Koreans) who can speak limited English, my friends and I tried our best to communicate with them nonverbally. And don‟t doubt it, we actually did understand each other!!! It‟s awesome and amazing!!!

Besides, I am so happy that I finally had the opportunity to experience how campus life is. Kyung Hee University provides a very nice studying atmosphere. The staffs and lecturers, even the RAs and TAs are so friendly and helpful. Moreover, I have visited many famous and historical places, such as De-militarized Zone (DMZ), Hanok Village, Banpo Hangang Bridge, N Seoul Tower, and etc. I would not forget the beautiful sceneries and stories behind the every place I have been to. I also tasted different Korean food and beverages. Although it has great difference from Malaysian food, I love it and my most favourite food is Nengmyong.

Academically, I took 2 subjects which are Korean language and Globalization and Contemporary Culture (GCC). I have gained a lot of insights and knowledge throughout this program. I have learned how to write, read, and speak basic Korean language. Knowing how to write my own name in Korean, how to bargain with the shopkeeper, how to introduce myself, and some other basic useful conversations, make me feel proud as a foreigner. For GCC, I have learned and understood how the principles of Mc-Donaldization and Globalization have affected our world even our lives. In addition, during the Hanok Village trip, I also have learned how to make the local fan and Korea famous dish, mixed meal which called “bibimbap”. It is a wonderful and memorable experience.

I have fallen in love with almost everything in Korea: their metro system, infrastructure and technology, product designs and fashions, dietary and health awareness, and etc. And of course, the people I have met in Korea (mostly Koreans), they are very kind and polite. I have made many friends from different nations, have experienced the lifestyle in different country, and also have learned many valuable lessons which I could not get from the textbook. There is no single word can fully describe how I have felt. But I would like to say that, this is the BEST and most fruitful JULY I have ever had!!! =)

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Post articles for GC Program, Kyung Hee 2011

Department of Psychology

              Joining this GC program has been an eye opener for me. I have meet many new friends from different countries like Canada, Hong Kong, Singapore, Germany, Japan, Indonesia and also not forgetting the Koreans. Most of us use English to communicate and it is obvious that people from different country have their own English accent. It is obvious that Malaysian language usually stands out because of our bad habits of saying the word ‘la’, ‘ar’ and ‘ma’ at almost every sentence we said. Many people find it interesting and even asked us what a ‘la’ is? I know that this might be a bad way to represent Malaysia but this is just what we are and it’s also part of the Malaysian culture.  Although there is a language barrier (between the foreigners and the Koreans), everybody try their very best to communicating by using body language and sign language. Even though the Koreans can’t really speak English and we Malaysian can’t really speak Korean we are still able to communicate well and have fun as well. After joining this program, I can say that I am proud to be a Malaysian because of our multicultural society that enables us to be able to converse in multiple languages like Malay, English and Chinese Dialects. People from different countries were surprised that we are able to speak so fluently in multiple languages. 

            GC program has also made me realize that the world is very big and that made me humble as Malaysia is such a small country and there are many things that can be future improve in terms of courtesy, safety, technology and convenience. Moreover, I found that many people do not really know about Malaysia and this GC program has enabled us as Malaysian to tell them more about Malaysia and the lifestyle here. Many of them also promise that they would come experience Malaysia after listening to what we have to say. One thing I that I am really impressed is the respect people in Korea give to the elders and also people who are slightly older than them. I believe that this is something that we should learn from the Koreans as now; many people already forgot what respect really is.

            In one of the special lecture on Communication across countries in the GC program, highlights the earthquake in Japan and there was a Japanese girl who was touched because many people are so concern about them and she was also sorry she could not be there for her country when it happen. Seeing her being hug and given encouragement made me realize that no matter what race you are, in heart we are all the same and stereotypes certainly does not exist. After staying here for a month in Korea, I have truly experience the life of a university student. Living in this wonderful campus has made me learn to be independent, juggling in between study, housework and not forgetting to have fun too. This program has also given me a chance to challenge myself in terms of studying communicating; independence and I see myself grow up a whole lot after this program. I Love this Program!

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90 days in South Korea

        Words could not describe how awesome Summer 2011 had been! In fact it may be the one of the most memorable trip in my life! The journey could not be much more wonderful without the starting point of
Global Collaborative Summer Program 2011 in Kyung Hee University, Seoul Campus.

          The GCSP 2011 in July has exposed us to a real globalized world. As the prominent lecturer Sir Paul Kennedy from the course Today and Tomorrow : The Big Transnational Trends Affecting Global Society in 21st Century noted : Now that we start learning to be global citizen, we learn to think outside of the box, to be more open-minded to any challenges ahead. And this is the truly globalized GCSP, where students from different background and culture learnt in the same classroom, and be lead to the right path in real life. We studied about the world trend, and applied it in the group assessments. That is where we learnt to know, to respect each other, and hence learn to live in harmony, not only in the classroom, but beyond it, in the world. This is the essence of education, and I strongly believe that GCSP has successfully nourished us with it.

           Thanks to the knowledge and opportunity capitalized from GCSP, the internship in Korea Corporate Social Responsibility Centre has exposed me into Korean working culture – diligence and efficiency.  Deeply indebted to the Business Networking International (BNI) Malaysia, I was linked to BNI Korea, thus the golden chance to meet charismatic Korean businessperson from different industries: eye specialist, coffin seller, and even military tank seller who deal with Central Intelligence Agency (etc)! Not forgetting the awesome  August with exciting outdoor activities of Bungy Jump in Inje (a lifetime must-do thing!),
water rafting during heavy rain (definitely challenging!), and watching baseball game in Jamsil Baseball Stadium (Cheering for Doosan Bears in Korean language)!
        

           When you think you have known South Korea well through the dynamic Seoul, it‟s just one side of this versatile country! In September I had backpacking trip together with the best travel mate ever, a French Korean called Paul from north to south, from city to countryside. It‟s definitely wonderful to travel with the sociable and well-experienced backpacker! Because of him, we watched Daegu IAAF World Championship 2011 for free! We watched how Usain Bolt, the world‟s fastest man sprinted, we were inspired by the perseverance of the disabled athlete in the wheelchair race, and the success from everyone‟s effort and teamwork. We went to Gulgolsa Temple in Gyeongju, also the World Sunmudo Centre to experience temple stay and Sunmudo, the Korean Zen martial arts.
 

            Woke up at 4am, we attended morning chanting service, sitting and walking meditation, 108 4 bows and Sunmudo training. Trust me, it is a great wake-up call for us to stretch our body and mind besides doing exercise more regularly! Despite the muscle aches, it is definitely an enriching experience!

             After moving around the cities: Jinju, Ulsan, Masan, we “camped” in the birds habitat reserve called Junam Wetlands Park, Changwon.  Thanks to the Paul, we were hosted in a remote village in Hapcheon. It is definitely an interesting experience with no hot water and flushing toilet bowl in most of the houses (where the faeces and urine should be covered by the soil). We ate home-grown organic vegetables and fruits freshly plucked from their farm everyday (hence the best peppermint tea and corn ever!!). We fished, plucked chestnuts from the trees, cycled in the paddy fields, polished nails with flower petals and leaves. We
used Ondol , heating the room by the wood that we cut, played and dined with the talented, fun, and generous residents. Also, we enjoyed the picturesque sceneries around the village : Greenish paddy field and mountains during the daytime, breathtaking sunset view in the evening and fireflies at night. Thereafter from the mountain to the island, we went to Bijindo. We nearly failed to go back to the mainland Tongyeong if it was not the fisherman boat due to the strong typhoon! Not forget to mention, we watched the starriest ever sky (numerous stars!!) in Hadong Agyang-myeon, the 5th slow city in Korea with beautiful green
tea fields!   

              90 days seemed to be so short yet intensively fantastic! Jubilant July for summer program, awesome August for networking and outdoor activities, also splendid September for the backpacking trip! Thank you very much Kyung Hee University, HELP University College especially Ms. Dorothy Chen for the offer of GCSP, and hence the extension of stay for all the subsequent invaluable experiences! After-all the life path is determined by how you utilize and leverage on every single chance. So what are you waiting for? Be ready, get set, and go! For GCSP, and the underlying golden opportunities!

Kyung Hee University

Global Governance and East Asian Civilization at the Seoul Campus
Sustainable Developments towards a Green Planet at the Global Campus (Suwon) 

The program which is themed 'Global Governance and East Asian Civilization' will offer courses taught by eminent scholars from prestigious universities in the U.K, the U.S. such as Princeton University and Yale University and Kyung Hee in Korea.