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International Student Exchange Program (ISEP)

The International Student Exchange Program (ISEP) is an institution that is partnered with universities and colleges around the world to help these schools reach their internationalization goals. ISEP offers exchange programs for more than 300 universities and colleges in over 50 countries. So far, more than 60,000 students from ISEP member institutions have participated. Currently only seven universities in Korea (Keimyung University, Yonsei University, Korea University, Ewha Womans University, Ajou University, Hanyang University, and Seoul City University) are ISEP member schools. For Keimyu
Riikka Autere

Q1. Can you introduce yourself? Hello, my name is Riika Autere from Finland. I am 23 years old. I came to Korea just a month ago in August. This is my first time to experience Asian culture. I started my interest with Korean culture through Netflix. By the Covid-19 crisis I had a long time to just stay home. While staying home I started watching Korean drama from Netflix and made my interest grow about Korea. Q2. Why did you choose KMU for your exchange school in Korea? Telling the reason why I choose KMU is because I wanted to come to Korea as an exchange student, but I did not have a particu
Bogazici University in Turkey

I would like to introduce a potential exchange school for KMU students, Bogazici University. Bogazici University is located in the city of Istanbul, Turkey. It was established by an American missionary in 1864 and originally called Robert College. It has six campuses in Istanbul, and the main campus is located on the European side of the Bosphorus Strait. Bogazici University has six faculties and two schools offering undergraduate degrees, and six institutes offering graduate degrees. Currently, there are schools of applied disciplines, foreign languages and the faculties of education, economi

Berdieva Mukhlisa

1.Please introduce yourself. Can you briefly tell us about Uzbekistan for readers who are unfamiliar with Uzbekistan? My name is Berdieva Mukhlisa. I am a student of KAC and my major is Department of International Business. Uzbekistan is a hospitable sunny land, and once upon a time, thousands of rich caravans of the Great Silk Road passed here, connecting the Middle East and the Mediterranean with India and China. Therefore, there is an opportunity to see the unique ancient monuments of history in Bukhara, Samarkand, Khiva, where each stone keeps a piece of a thousand-year history. 2. Why did

KMU Exchange student

KMU is developing a reputation as a great place to study for exchange students and is actively recruiting exchange students for the second semester. The exchange student system is a system that exchanges students from foreign universities with sisterhood agreements. Students from KMU will study at an overseas university for six months to a maximum of one year, and the credits earned will be recognized as credits from KMU. In principle, tuition will be paid to KMU and the tuition for the dispatched university will be exempt. If selected as an exchange student, Student can also be sent as an ISE

Korea Tour Card

On January 23, 2017, the Korea Tour Card for foreign tourists was released. It is a transportation and tourism card only for foreigners that has become popular with more than 10,000 cards sold in the two months after its release. Through this card, foreign tourists can receive many discounts and benefits for transportation, tourism, shopping, and concerts that 25 companies offer in Korea. It’s convenient for foreign tourists to use the card for public transportation like subways, buses, and taxis because they don’t need cash. Places that offer shopping benefits are Lotte World Mall, Shinsegae

Earthquake Evacuation Tips

Recently, earthquakes occur and cause damage all around the world, including Korea. An earthquake is a natural disaster that we can’t predict, so we should prepare a plan in advance. Here are the evacuation tips to survive an earthquake announced by the Ministry of Public Safety and Security.Before an earthquake1. Set aside items that could fall and cause injuries.2. Identify safe places where you can stay when the shaking starts (under a sturdy piece of furniture or against an interior wall).3. Plan how you will communicate with family members, including multiple methods by making a family em

Guten Tag, Viola Koegst from Germany

●Viola Koegst from GermanyI interviewed Viola Koegst. She is from Germany and an exchange student at Keimyung University. This interview focused on the higher education system and university culture in Germany. 1.Why are you interested in Korea and Keimyung University?I wanted to get to know the more developed side of Asia. I applied to several partner universities in Japan and Korea, and my home university chose me to take part in the exchange program with Keimyung University. I found it exciting to go to a country where tradition and high-tech are so close together, but I tried to come here

Culture Week and International Day

There are a variety of activities held in the International Lounge to promote understandingof diverse cultures from around the globe. The activities give students in KMU a chance toshare cultures and enhance the global awareness of both Korean and international students.The events are Culture Week and International Day.Culture Week will be held eight times in fall semester, and each week will last for twoweeks. During Culture Week, the International Lounge will be decorated with pictures andartwork that are representative of the culture to make the Lounge look like the specific culture. Cultur

Korail Pass and Happy Rail Pass

Foreign students in KMU occasionally plan to go on a trip by train. There are tickets for foreigners so that they can ride trains without buying a ticket. Those are the Korail Pass (KR Pass) and Happy Rail Pass (HR Pass), which can be purchased from Korail.The KR Pass is a ticket for foreigners who have stayed in Korea for less than 6 months. With this pass, you can ride general trains (mugunghwa, saemaeul, ITX-saemaeul), sight-seeing trains (O-train, V-train, A-train, S-train, DMZ train, West-Gold train), and high-speed trains (KTX, KTX-sancheon). The HR Pass is a ticket for foreigners who ha

I Love K-pop and J-pop

The Korean Wave is Korean pop culture fever occurring worldwide since the late 1990s. I interviewed Okada Moeko, who is an exchange student from Japan and loves K-pop.1. Please introduce yourself.My name is Okada Moeko. I am 22 years old. I came from Japan as an exchange student in March.2. Why did you come to Korea?I have been interested in Korean culture and language since middle school. I participated in the study abroad and exchange program in my university and I came to Korea.3. When did you first encounter K-pop?When I was a middle school student, I saw TVXQ on a Japanese music program.

Myanmar's Hidden Talent

●Kyi Phyu Aung KGSP student 1. Please introduce yourself. My name is Kyi Phyu Aung. I am 24 years old. I graduated from the University of Foreign Languages in Yangong. Before I came to Korea, I had a job in a shipping company in Myanmar.2. How did you come to Korea? Even though I had a good job, I wanted to upgrade my skills. Then, I started attending a logistics management institution. One of the professors there recommended KGSP, so I came here.3. In your country, is the military government still going on? No. Myanmar used to be a military government. Because of Aung San Suu Kyi, Myanmar bec