My Seoulful Life

 Hello everyone!  We all know that choosing a Professor can make or break your entire career. In Korea, there are three "gods" - Doctor, Lawyer, and Professor. Every word Professor says has power. If you have some complaints with your professor and you complain it to the Office of International Affairs (OIA), they can do nothing about it. Professors in Korea has superior authority. So, choose wisely. During the interview phase in my case since I want to enter Environmental Engineering, I wasn't able to choose a professor, unfortunately. It just happened that I was already accepted into the lab that I thought the ONLY lab to fulfill my MS Envi. Eng'g course --- silly, I know. I never thought about the University having a lot of different kinds of labs because in my college days, we only have one lab specializing all types of areas - wastewater, solid waste, air, etc.... we just have one lab! So I thought when I came to Korea, I'll be joining the most appropriate la...

Embarking on the path of academia, particularly as a foreign student in Korea pursuing a research program, is a tapestry woven with challenges, resilience, and invaluable opportunities. It's a journey marked by sleepless nights, demanding tasks, and a rigorous academic environment. But amidst the trials, lies the promise of growth, discovery, and the generous embrace of the Global Korea Scholarship program. The decision to pursue a research program in Korea might seem daunting at first, but beyond the initial trepidation lies a landscape ripe with potential. The scholarship offered is not merely monetary; it is an investment in your future, a recognition of your potential, and an opportunity to delve into an academic environment known for its excellence and innovation. Undoubtedly, the road ahead may seem arduous. The demanding nature of research work often means late nights spent in the lab, grappling with complex experiments, and navigating through uncharted academic territories....

Dear Aspiring Scholars, It's now again the application time for GKS Graduate Degree (MS/PhD). I would like to re-share the information with you. Source: www.studyinkorea.go.kr Sharing with you my Google Drive for GKS Info since 2020: Time flies so fast so please CHECK IT OUT NOW! . . . . . . . . CHECK IT OUT! CHECK IT OUT! CHECK IT OUT! . . . . . . GOODLUCK TO YOUR APPLICATION! MAY THE ODDS BE IN YOUR FAVOR.

Hello mga chingu! Annyeong haseyo, my friends! How have you been? It's been a long time, I know. Well, I became really busy. Life as a Graduate Student is never easy. But now, I want to update you of everything~ bit by bit. I entered Kangwon National University last March 2, 2022 (Spring Semester). At first, everything seemed so nice and easy. ahahahahaha! until, I felt pressured to learn everything in a short period of time. I need more TIME. Why? Because my subjects are ALL IN KOREAN . I know Korean, I can speak conversational korean, but " ACADEMIC KOREAN"?! NO!  It's my struggle. I have 수질화학 (water chemistry) course and it's all in korea. Chemistry itself is already hard plus reading it in Korean? My head just hurts!!! But by God's mergy, grace and overflowing blessings and strength, I somehow managed to pass my Spring Semester. Thank you, Lord! Pictures of Kangwon National University: KNU at night (near my laboratory) Beautiful traditional house Just me!...

Hello! You, yes YOU! Wala nang paligoy-ligoy pa. Mark your calendars on FEBRUARY 24, 2022 and prepare your questions regarding Global Korea Scholarship! Here it is: (POST from UP Korea Research Center Facebook Page) #UPKRC Korean Studies Info Session is back! Meet a Filipino scholar who is currently in Korea pursuing a graduate degree and learn more about the GKS (Global Korea Scholarship) application process and tips to live in Korea! Nicole Charis Pontanilla is a 2021 GKS Graduate Scholar set to undertake her Master's Degree at Korea University, Seoul, South Korea by the start of A.Y. 2022-2023 under the KU Department of Linguistics. Presently, she is attending Keimyung University in Daegu, South Korea for her Korean language year. She completed her undergraduate studies at the University of the Philippines-Diliman with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Linguistics. Nicole was also an exchange student at Hankuk University of Foreign Studies, Seoul, South Korea during the Fall Semeste...

Hello Everyone! I just want to share my journey as a 2020 GKS Schola r . It all started with a dream to pursue graduate studies related to my passion. I told my 27-year-old self : I want to be more in order to do more and help more. If I become capable, I can serve the people and most importantly, God. My passion is about protecting and sustaining our environment. While having that passion, I doubted myself and thought that I was old for this and maybe I can't do it. I asked myself, "Can I do it?"  ,  "Do I have the means to push through it?" but, a quote struck me -   If not now, when?  whoa! that was really moving, convincing... I then became more eager to materialize the plan that the Lord planted  so deep in my heart - that I should pursue this dream and become an Environmental Warrior He wanted me to be.  1. The Treasure Hunt $$$ Since I have decided to pursue graduate studies related to the environment but realized that I do not have the means (...