Ewha: Lessons I’ve Learnt at Ewha

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Hi guys, in this post, I will share some of the lessons I’ve learnt during my time at Ewha. I came to Korea and entered Ewha in 2017 and it feels like a long time has passed since I was a freshman. I’ve experienced a lot of things in Korea that I would probably never forget. Here’s what I’ve learnt as an international student at Ewha.

Firstly, I’ve learnt to be more independent as I live abroad by myself. Living alone means that you’ll have to take care of yourself, make sure to eat proper meals, do your own laundry, clean the house chores regularly, etc. You’ll be “adulting” and figuring things out very often. It could be hard and frustrating sometimes but it’s gonna turn out fine at the end.

Secondly, as I spend more time with myself, I’ve learnt to embrace solitude. It’s great to live in a different country and you’ll have plenty of opportunities to meet new people and make new friends. But there comes a time when you’ll feel lonely out of the blue. For me, these moments doesn’t happen often but if I’m feeling lonely, I’ll probably treat myself to something good like an ice cream or a movie. It’s perfectly fine to go to the theaters by yourself and I’ve done it a few times. Eating alone is not a problem and you don’t have to fear what other people think (though in Korea, some restaurants such as K-BBQ do not really entertain solo diners). At Ewha, you’ll many students dining alone at the cafeteria during the day. You can’t expect to have someone accompany you for every meal, so just whenever you’re hungry! This is one of the things I love at Ewha – that you can dine alone without weird looks from others.

Thirdly, it’s important to forge good connections with your professors. Try to go to office hours if you have any questions about the coursework. Let your professors know who you are and ask them for career advice. If you’re interested in going to graduate school, one of the best opinions you can get is from your professors. It can be intimidating to approach a professor but they are here to help you so don’t worry too much!

So these are the lessons I’ve learnt here at Ewha. Let me know if you have any questions 🙂

Ewha: Scholarships for Incoming Students

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Hi! Today’s topic will be about Ewha’s scholarships for incoming international students. Let’s jump right in!

The table below summarises scholarships provided by Ewha to incoming students. As you can see, scholarships are divided into 3 main types – EGPP, ISS and Ewha Language Center scholarships. I know that many applicants are curious about the Ewha Global Partnership Program (EGPP), however, information on this scholarship is quite limited on the internet. If you have want to know further details on this scholarship or you have any questions regarding it, please email isadmit@ewha.ac.kr.

Ewha: A Day in the Life of a College Student

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Hey guys, in today’s post, I will share a snippet of my daily life as a college student. Well, this semester has been quite different from a regular semester because of the pandemic. All of my classes are conducted online through Ewha’s Cyber Campus. I know that some professors choose to use Zoom for their courses but as for the courses I’m taking, the professors pre-record videos beforehand and upload them on Cyber Campus. There are assignments as well so the workload of this semester is pretty similar to that of previous semesters. I would say planning your time well is really important since you need the discipline to watch the lectures and make sure you are not lagging behind. It’s easy to get distracted at home so try to remove distractions while you’re studying. For example, you can try to put your phone away for a few hours while you’re watching the videos. Some people may find it difficult to study at home. If so, try to find a quiet place outside like the library or study rooms on campus.

Ewha: Highlights of School Life at Ewha

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Hello again, today’s topic will focus on my experiences and some highlights of my university life. Let’s start!

Ewha actually offers various cultural activities for international students. One of my favourite memories was the International Students Day. It was a large-scale event and the President of Ewha, the deans of various departments and faculties as well as guest speakers were present at the event. All international students were invited and I had a good time mingling around with friends and eating the buffet food! There were also booths set up by student associations of different countries and it was a great experience to learn more about other countries and their culture. I wrote a post about this event here so feel free to check it out.

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