The Gazette interviewed Daria Ishkora, Lennart Kaag, Pei-Rong Chen, foreign exchange students, about their first impression of Keimyung and the differences between their university and Keimyung.

Gazette: Would you introduce yourself?

Lennart Kagg: Hello. My name is Lennart Kaag. I'm from Netherlands. In the Netherlands, my major was International Business Economics. But, in Keimyung, I'm majoring in Supply Chain Management.

Pei-rong Chen: My name is Pei-rong, Chen. I am from Taipei in Taiwan. My university is Tung-hai University, Taichung, which is a city in the middle of Taiwan. This university is famous because of Luce Memorial Chapel, which was built by Ieoh Ming Pei in 1963. A lots of people say that this university is the most beautiful university in Taiwan, and it is really big as well. My major is animal science and biotechnology. In Taiwan, only seven universities have this department. I would say Tung-hai university is in the top 3 of this kind of department.

Daria Ishkora: My name is Daria Ishkora, I'm from Russia and I attended Saint-Petersburg State University. My major is Korean studies. I'm 23 years old (in Korean age.)

Gazette: What was your first image of Keimyung University?

Lennart Kaag: The beautiful campus.

Pei-rong Chen: I arrived here at mid-night on August, 23. Keimyung University is bigger than I expected. I walked to the East Gate the following morning. I like this university because it's beautiful and the weather here is not as hot as my country. When I came here I was surprised because I didn't see many motorcycle drivers. In my country, most university students have their own motorcycles, including myself. We use motorcycles as our major traffic tools. So I think that is the most different life style form compared to Taiwan.

Daria Ishkora: Keimyung University has a very beautiful campus. My dormitory is next to a mountain forest and there I can have a fascinating view from my window.

Gazette: What are the differences between your university and Keimyung university?

Lennart Kaag: In my university there is a lot more discussion between the students.

Pei-rong Chen: In my country, each department uses a bell for class break time and start time. But here, I didn't hear any sound yet. Professors can control the time here. And I heard that Koreans have their own "Korean time", which means that it is OK to be kind of late. So, when I make an appointment, I will be on time, and wait with patience.

Daria Ishoka: We cannot choose subjects and our timetable in Russia, but we have a very strict studying program. Also, we don't study and live on campus.



The Gazette wants to convey our thank to the three international exchange
students for the interview.