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#Became able to live without overthinking #Stress disappeared #Felt anticipation for change
When you see or hear the project description, it may seem like you''ll change yourself through the project, butIn the end, it''s not the project that brings about change, but rather whether and how the participant challenges themselves to change, or whether they take part. Personally, after my first gap-year project ended, I had a lot on my mind,I became someone who can live without overthinking.My stress seems to have disappeared as well. - Study English enjoyably without stress — that''s it! / Kim Chang-hoon, gap-year family ''gapper'' / 8-week gap year |
#I''m looking forward to seeing how I will have changed after seeing the world.
Hello, I''m Kim Chang-hoon. My initial plan was two months of language study in the Philippines, one month volunteering in Vietnam, one month volunteering in Thailand, and then to go to the UK. I''m looking forward to seeing how I will have changed after seeing the world.What will I be like after encountering the lives of many people, different ways of thinking, various values and dreams, and landscapes shaped by humans and by nature?
The reason I left on a gap year through the Gap Year program is that, if I were affiliated with the organization called ''Korea Gap Year'', I thought I myself would be able to spend this time without forgetting that it''s a gap year for me. Also, I participated because I had the sense that I could receive help to make meaningful the aspects I couldn''t manage by myself.
Before leaving, more than worries about living, I had the pointless concern of whether I could spend this time well and meaningfully; even though I tried to forget it, this would occasionally come up until departure.
Through this gap year I wanted to rest, properly study a language, and try living without overthinking. So I set these three as my gap year goals and began.
#My daily routine
In the morning, if I eat breakfast I wake up at 7; if not, I wake up at 8, then I wash up and go to class at 9. I have three 50-minute classes, eat lunch at 12, rest until 1, then take three more 50-minute classes from 1 PM, and then it''s 4 PM.
So until 4 PM each day I only study English, and after that I go shopping with my friends, hang out in town, go to the pool, or drink.On weekends we go to places around Cebu that are rumored to be beautiful.
#It''s a matter of whether and how the participant challenges themselves to change, or whether they participate.
When you see or hear the project description, it may seem like you''ll change yourself through the project, butIn the end, it''s not the project that brings about change, but rather whether and how the participant challenges themselves to change, or whether they take part.
If it''s a language program in particular, language study is the main focus and the rest is comparable to life in your freshman/sophomore years of college.
Personally, after my first gap-year project ended, I had a lot on my mind,I became someone who can live without overthinking.My stress seems to have disappeared as well.
* Currently, Chang-hoon has completed language training in the Philippines and has departed for Thailand to volunteer teaching English.
# My personal gap year tips
(Language)
Just speak even if you''re wrong. Your English is better than you think in much of Asia.
However, being ''okay'' only within Asia is a limitation. I recommend consistently taking online English lessons every day.
(Accommodation)
Ventilation is poor and it''s hot and humid. You can use the air conditioner, but electricity is expensive in the Philippines. (Based on the Philippines) So when sharing with a Japanese roommate, I''ve seen many people have conflicts over frequently using the AC.
(Meals)
The food is mainly Korean, so you can enjoy it without worry.
(What to Bring)
Don''t prepare anything specifically for the Philippines beyond the basic items you pack for travel. If you don''t have something, you can buy it there. Things are much cheaper there, and you can buy only the practical items you need.
(To prospective participants)
Don''t apply just by looking at the project; first clarify your own purpose.
My gap year is
Experience
Since learning seems to depend on the participants rather than the program, I''ll skip this.☺
Learning
Since learning seems to depend on the participants rather than the program, I''ll skip this.☺
Environment★★★☆☆
Safety★★★☆☆
Leisure★★★☆☆
When you see or hear the project description, it may seem like you''ll change yourself through the project, butIn the end, it''s not the project that brings about change, but rather whether and how the participant challenges themselves to change, or whether they take part. Personally, after my first gap-year project ended, I had a lot on my mind,I became someone who can live without overthinking.My stress seems to have disappeared as well. - Study English enjoyably without stress — that''s it! / Kim Chang-hoon, gap-year family ''gapper'' / 8-week gap year |
#I''m looking forward to seeing how I will have changed after seeing the world.
Hello, I''m Kim Chang-hoon. My initial plan was two months of language study in the Philippines, one month volunteering in Vietnam, one month volunteering in Thailand, and then to go to the UK. I''m looking forward to seeing how I will have changed after seeing the world.What will I be like after encountering the lives of many people, different ways of thinking, various values and dreams, and landscapes shaped by humans and by nature?
The reason I left on a gap year through the Gap Year program is that, if I were affiliated with the organization called ''Korea Gap Year'', I thought I myself would be able to spend this time without forgetting that it''s a gap year for me. Also, I participated because I had the sense that I could receive help to make meaningful the aspects I couldn''t manage by myself.
Before leaving, more than worries about living, I had the pointless concern of whether I could spend this time well and meaningfully; even though I tried to forget it, this would occasionally come up until departure.
Through this gap year I wanted to rest, properly study a language, and try living without overthinking. So I set these three as my gap year goals and began.
#My daily routine
In the morning, if I eat breakfast I wake up at 7; if not, I wake up at 8, then I wash up and go to class at 9. I have three 50-minute classes, eat lunch at 12, rest until 1, then take three more 50-minute classes from 1 PM, and then it''s 4 PM.
So until 4 PM each day I only study English, and after that I go shopping with my friends, hang out in town, go to the pool, or drink.On weekends we go to places around Cebu that are rumored to be beautiful.
#It''s a matter of whether and how the participant challenges themselves to change, or whether they participate.
When you see or hear the project description, it may seem like you''ll change yourself through the project, butIn the end, it''s not the project that brings about change, but rather whether and how the participant challenges themselves to change, or whether they take part.
If it''s a language program in particular, language study is the main focus and the rest is comparable to life in your freshman/sophomore years of college.
Personally, after my first gap-year project ended, I had a lot on my mind,I became someone who can live without overthinking.My stress seems to have disappeared as well.
* Currently, Chang-hoon has completed language training in the Philippines and has departed for Thailand to volunteer teaching English.
# My personal gap year tips
(Language)
Just speak even if you''re wrong. Your English is better than you think in much of Asia.
However, being ''okay'' only within Asia is a limitation. I recommend consistently taking online English lessons every day.
(Accommodation)
Ventilation is poor and it''s hot and humid. You can use the air conditioner, but electricity is expensive in the Philippines. (Based on the Philippines) So when sharing with a Japanese roommate, I''ve seen many people have conflicts over frequently using the AC.
(Meals)
The food is mainly Korean, so you can enjoy it without worry.
(What to Bring)
Don''t prepare anything specifically for the Philippines beyond the basic items you pack for travel. If you don''t have something, you can buy it there. Things are much cheaper there, and you can buy only the practical items you need.
(To prospective participants)
Don''t apply just by looking at the project; first clarify your own purpose.
My gap year is
Experience
Since learning seems to depend on the participants rather than the program, I''ll skip this.☺
Learning
Since learning seems to depend on the participants rather than the program, I''ll skip this.☺
Environment★★★☆☆
Safety★★★☆☆
Leisure★★★☆☆
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