Name: David Roger
Nationality: France
Age: 21
Major: Game & Mobile Contents


1. Please introduce yourself.


Hi, my name is David Roger. I’m 21 years old and came here from Chavagnes en Paillers, which is a small town near Nantes in France. I am in Epitech (European Institute of Technology) and my major is Game & Mobile Contents. I am here to study as an exchange student and I am participating in the Buddy program. I could have gone to European countries like Finland and Denmark. However, I thought that they already have similar cultures and landscapes to France. Therefore, I decided to come to Korea.


2. What do you think of Koreans?


I think Koreans are very friendly and polite. Also, they are strict with rules. However, above all, I think the most remarkable personality of Koreans is a hot temper.


3. What kinds of Korean food have you had in Korea and which food is most impressive to you?


The first Korean food that I ate was janchi guksu. In addition, I ate Korean ramen, sujebi soup, and bulgogi. Of those, sujebi soup has a taste like eating pasta and gum together. Therefore, it is the most impressive food to me.


4. What are your memorable experiences in Korea?


I have two memorable experiences. The first one is the visit to Seomun Market. In my hometown, there are just small markets which sell several materials like fruit and fish. Therefore, Seomun Market is the most memorable place because it is an enormous market which sells food, clothes, and bedding, and I think it is a little bit unsanitary. The second one is buildings. In Korea, old buildings are mixed with new buildings. For example, new and tall buildings are located right next to old and wooden buildings. However, in France, old buildings are mostly located in the center of town such as La Vieille Ville in Paris. This is common in European countries.


5. Where do you want to go in the future excluding Korea?


If I get a chance to go abroad, I want to go to Japan. I am very interested in computer games and animation called manga in Japanese because my major is Game & Mobile Contents. Those areas have been developed in Japan very well. I particularly want to go to Akihabara in Tokyo, which is famous for animation and electronics. I heard that there are not only so many stores for games and animation that it is called the holy land for fans called otaku but also maid cafes and costume performance shows in which I can experience unique Japanese culture.