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You may not notice it during your gap year, but when you return you''ll definitely feel that you''ve clearly changed from before! Everyone, give it a try so you won''t have regrets!
Learning English in Toronto, Canada: a review of a city full of multicultural charm Kim Yurip, gapper (22 years old/gap year) / 4-month overseas language study gap year |
# Hello. I''m a 22-year-old university student who took a leave of absence and went to Toronto, Canada.
Hello, I''m 22-year-old university student Kim Yurim, who participated in the Korea Gap Year Toronto language study project.I was going to take a year off, but I''d already used up half of it, and I didn''t want to spend the rest just doing part-time jobs, so I made a sudden decision and chose to go.
At first I was worried about being apart from my parents, and I was concerned about the food and environment in Canada since it was my first time there. ButI felt much more strongly that if I didn''t take this opportunity I would regret it later, so I put those worries aside and left.
# Once I actually arrived in Canada, I set a goal!
When I started, I think I went without a big goal, as a combination of travel and language study. Rather, after arriving and adapting to Canada, a goal emerged!I set the goal of ''changing my habits'' in order to change myself!Taking advantage of the fact that I was away from home, I wanted to change my tendency to like staying at home, to procrastinate, and to be lazyI wanted to change into a more diligent and dependable personality.
# I have many good memories from being in Canada!
What I liked most and what touched me the most was that my homestay family took such good care of me.They treated me like a mother in Canada and celebrated my birthday and Christmas just like a real family would, and I was very grateful. I also feel a bit regretful wondering if I expressed as much gratitude as I received.
I also had fun when I went to restaurants with my friends.Especially when we went to restaurants representing each person''s home country, we''d introduce and explain the food to one another, and I loved that. It was a memory of learning a lot about cultures and becoming much closer with my friends!
# I became able to think more about other people.
After my gap year, I became able to consider the other person''s perspective.To be honest, I hadn''t thought of myself as a very considerate person. But with the help of an older student I studied with, I became able to think more about others.I realized, ''So this is how I''ve been thinking until now,'' and I''m trying to understand people with the mindset, ''Now that I think about it, that could be the case.''
# A word of advice for participants who will join the Canada language study project!
Be sure to try it!Even if you don''t notice it at the time, when you return you''ll be able to see that you''re different from before. I think trying is the most important thing.Since you think over and consider many things before starting, I think it''s good to take a deep breath and take the plunge so you won''t have any regrets!
# My personal tips for preparing for a language study abroad in Toronto, Canada!
- Language
: Because everyone uses English, I recommend making lots of friends and speaking with them often.
- Accommodation & Meals
: I lived with a host family through a homestay. Since it''s a homestay abroad, I hope you fully enjoy and make the most of it. For meals, I sometimes cooked for myself and sometimes had meals provided. I was able to experience new ingredients and spices different from those in Korea.
- What to bring
: Nothing in particular.
My Toronto language-study gap year!
Experience★★★★★
: Completely satisfied! Everything I learned, felt, and the people I met were all wonderful. My time in Canada was very fulfilling.
Learning★★★★
Environment★★★★
Safety★★★★
: It was generally safe.
Leisure★★★★★
: I''m making up for all the fun I couldn''t have in Korea. :)
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