국제교류처

KANGWON NATIONAL UNIVERSITY
OFFICE OF INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS

Q1. What do you consider your biggest challenges while living in Korea?

To be honest, the hardest time for me was going through a breakup while studying abroad. Being in a long-distance relationship was difficult, and when it ended, I felt very lonely and cried a lot. Luckily, I was not alone—my friends at KNU stayed by my side, and even my professor kindly encouraged me to stay strong and keep going. Thanks to their support, I was able to overcome that difficult period and focus on my studies and personal growth.

Q2. Could you tell us what kind of place or meaning KNU holds in your life?

For me, KNU is the place where my dream of studying in Korea came true. It is not only where I learned about media and communication, but also where I met amazing professors and friends who supported me in difficult times. It feels like a home full of warm memories.

Q3.   What is your goal, or what would you like to achieve this year, hopefully?

I just graduated, so this year my goal is to slowly find my path—whether it’s work or further studies. I don’t know everything yet, but I hope to keep learning and stay healthy while taking things step by step.

Q4. What advice would you give to students who are interested in studying in Korea? 

My advice is: if studying in Korea is your dream, just go for it, because it is truly worth it. Korea is a beautiful country with high-quality education, and studying here will help you broaden your mindset, become more independent, and grow as a person. There are also many extracurricular activities and scholarships that support students, so you can learn a lot both inside and outside the classroom.

Q5. What new habits or hobbies have you developed while staying in Korea?      

While staying in Korea, I developed a hobby of traveling a lot, sometimes even by myself. Korea is very safe and has convenient transportation, so it was easy for me to explore different places. Traveling allowed me to discover the beauty of the country, learn more about the culture, and create unforgettable memories along the way.

Q6. Did you have any meaningful or fun experiences observing the cultural differences between Korea and Vietnam? 

Yes, one fun cultural difference is about cilantro. In Vietnam, cilantro is everywhere—in pho, noodles, and many dishes. But in Korea, it’s not common, and many of my Korean friends really cannot eat it. When they visited Vietnam, they even had to ask the restaurant to remove cilantro from their food. For me it was funny, because as a Vietnamese I’m so used to it, but it also showed how taste can be such an interesting cultural difference.