Author: stefanieammann
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Media respond Covid19 – Korea vs. Switzerland
In this post you will read about the response to the Covid19 pandemic on a closer glance to the media response in Korea compared to Switzerland.A short overview: Korea and Switzerland – such different countries and therefore different ways to treat a pandemic. It is definitely hard to compare these two countries as we must…
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not only a flag – Korea
Have you ever wondered what the meaning of the Korean flag is? To be honest I have never really thought about any meaning of any flag until I came to Korea. Because this flag looks like there must be a deeper thought behind. So dive into the behind the flag story with me. In this…
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Hanbok
The wearing a Hanbok in Korea. Yes, you read it write, Hanbok is a garment. It has a greatly history. These days, while clothes are more of a western style, the tradition is not forgotten and Hanboks are worn still for severe events. The Hanbok is a traditional Korean costume. About the Hanbok The female…
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Instant noodles 24/7
Unlike Switzerland, in Korea you find 24 hours stores on every corner. There is no fear of missing out on food. Can you relate, you had a good night with friends, you stagger your way home and the only thing you can think about is food. Within 5 minutes you will find not only food,…
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Namsan Tower
When you are in a new city, there are many different districts and places and sometimes all this areas feel so far away from each other. It helps definitely to get an overview of the city. And there is no better way than on the top of Namsan Tower. Different ways bring you to the…
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A Home in Seoul
In every city, there are different ways to find a home. All you have to know is what you are looking for. Do you want to have an apartment located near the city centre, size, price.. there so much to consider. But make sure, you really have a place to stay – not like me.…
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Introduction week HUFS part 2
Have you ever done an exchange semester abroad? It’s probably so different in every country. In Korea it was fast and well organized. Did you expect something else? In Korea, the studies start on the 1st of September. It doesn’t matter, if it is Monday, Tuesday or what ever Day. So in 2022 the first…
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Introduction week HUFS part 1
In Korea, everything is so different compared to Switzerland. Mostly, it is the small things, but they make a country unique. This makes me quite courious about the differences of the universities and the teaching methods. In this post I will share my first impression of the university on my first day. Everything is so…
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Preparation for my semester abroad
When you prepare to leave, everything is quite done but you forgot about the Visa..Ones who lived abroad for a while know, that there is a lot of preparation needed before you actually can leave. It depends if you go for work or study. In this post I will talk about my personal preparation, difficulties…
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Nami Island
Let’s experience a little bit of Nami Island with me. As a spontaneous decision we thought about going to Nami Island. Let’s tell you how great a day outside Seoul is. Facts about Nami Island: History: When we arrived at Nami Island we were welcomed to Naminara Republic which we found a bit bizarre. Later…
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Taekwondo
Want to know more about Taekwondo? Here are some facts: HUFS provides Taekwondo classes monday through friday from 5pm till 6.30 pm. The training starts with some warm-up expercices just as stretching, running and special welcome greetings before the kicking session starts. At the end we are able to participate in the fights. See in…
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Arrival in Seoul
First impression, is it cleaner than in Switzerland? The organization of the country is fabilous. after filling out two other forms – about the address and the contact details, I finally got the first stamp on my new passport! How amazing is it! My dear swiss friend would say: “chasch no?” and yes I feel…
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Leave out all behind
New adventures always also means to leave beloved ones. For the first time of my life, I am leaving switzerland for 6 months. I am super excited and ready for adventures, new experiences, new friendships, challenges and unknowns. My first week in Seoul comes with a lot of impressions. My first week in a list:
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