Name: Candice Ruiz
Country of Residence: United States
Citizenship: American
Profession: Preschool
Education Background: University Student
Brief Work History: Hotel sales, marketing
Language Spoken: Spanish, English
Hobbies: Movies |
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Is this your first time in Korea?
Yes
Why did you decide to study Korean Language?
To better understand the Korean movies I watch.
How are you finding your studies in Korea?
The class is a little hard but speaking to people on the streets and friends makes remembering what I’ve learnt a lot easier.
How do you like Seoul?
I love it and the people. It is a lot of walking but sometimes I forget that time exists here.
What do you find most interesting in Seoul?
The people. They are so respectful and the service here is the best!!
How has your experience in Korea changed you, if it has?
I am way more open to the ways of others.
How did you like your lodging house?
It is a lot better than I expected. My landlord lady was nice and there is good privacy. I had no problems. It was also in perfect area, Shinchon.
Tell us a few memorable experiences in Seoul/ Korea.
Meeting new people that I became close with instantly. I loved every excursion.
What is the thing you like best about Seoul/ Korea?
The cheap prices of everything.
Will you come to Seoul again?
There is a high chance.
Please tell us your experience with a language exchange partner. Did the language exchange program help you improve Korean skills?
I absolutely loved her. She was so nice and when she taught me Korean, I understood it way better. We actually became friends on a personal level.
What advice/tips would you give to others who plan to come and study in Korea?
Bring an umbrella, a lot of money, many clothes and all you need to learn first is:
‘Gamsahamnida (Thank You!).
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