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#More positive personality; change in thinking patterns #Recognized my own limits #Felt the joy of living abroad
Before receiving counseling, I had been hurt by people and society, so I had dug myself a burrow.I was hiding. I was also dull in expressing emotions. However,after taking part in this project, I left the burrow and came up to the surface.I reached a state of mind as if I had come out to the surface. Through this project,the most noticeable change is that my personality has become more positive.
- Study English without stress and enjoy it — that''s it! / Kim Sado, gap-year ''Gapper'' / 12-week gap year |
Through this language program, I was able to enjoy living overseas for the first time.
Hello! I''m Gapper Kim Sado. I graduated from university this year and before preparing to get a job,I thought it was unclear whether I was ready to work or had the right mindset to work, so I applied for a gap year.
Personally, I have a chronic illness, so I couldn''t really enjoy overseas travel. My bodymade me even more worried because I knew its condition, but I couldn''t keep living gripped by fear forever, so I mustered the courage to come,and through this language program I was able to enjoy living abroad for the first time.
Before leaving, my parents were worried, and there was even an area where martial law was declared two weeks before my departure, so I was tense and worried, butit turned out to be safer than I thought and I was fine.Ihad prepared most basic daily necessities in Korea, but as for daily items, I was able to purchase them at a nearby Park Mall.
# My gap year goals
First, I tried to change my pattern of thinking itself. In the past I was negative and even when I smiled it didn''t show much, it was a smile that didn''t show easily.Now I have become much brighter and more positive.
And through various experiences, I was able to look at myself more,and I learned about my own limits and became able to manage them.
My final goal isto perform at least minimal communication in English, and I think I already achieved this goal as of last month.Looking back now, Ithink I have fully achieved my gap year goals.
# A Day in the Philippines
On weekdays I usually eat at 7 AM, and classes start at 8. On my personal schedule I had one hour after eatingaboutSo I used the free time to shower during the morning break and worked on my gap year mission during the afternoon break.
My classes started at 9. There was 50 minutes of study followed by a 10-minute break, during which I moved between classroomsto study. Lunch was at 11:50. Afternoon classes start at 1 PM.Then, while attending classesDinner is at 4:50. From 6 PM, those who have night classes attend evening lessons. In the evenings I spent time hanging out with friends.
On Friday nights there is a place called Harrison Park where you can drink, and people become close there regardless of nationality.Also, the famous mall near the local language school I usually used on weekends visited.
# People I Met
Those I got close to here were Ryu Jun-gyu (hyung), friends from Dongju University in Busan—especially Ye Hee-jin, Kang Jeong-hwa, Jang Seo-kyung, and Lee Min-jin.Jeong Eun-sik, Jang Han-hyo, Lee Gyu-hyeon (hyung), Jegal Jong-gu (hyung).The Japanese people included Tom, Aki, Azu, Saki, Takeru, Chie, Konomi, Koichi, Miki, Kanta, Ryosuke, Yusuke, Shiho, Erika, Ragi, etc.
By socializing with so many people and getting along well, I was able to heal the wounds I had regarding people.
# My Personal Gap Year Tips
(Language)
It''s okay if your English isn''t fluent; even if you only stammer out words, teachers will more or lessunderstand you, and as you go about your days your ability will improve unconsciously.
(Accommodation)
They divide rooms by the number of desks. I used a single room which was a bit large to use alone, and in the triple room I have been in one and it was chaotic; a double room seems the most reasonable..
(Meals)
It''s good to bring gochujang or seaweed, etc., from Korea.It''s basically Korean food but tastes different, and the longer you stay the less tasty it becomes, somehow.I ended up dieting. Fortunately, a Korean grocery store opened near Park Mall so Korean food is easily available.
(Supplies)
You can get most basic items, but it''s best to bring plenty of over-the-counter medicines/first-aid supplies.The climate is like summer, which can take a toll on your body. Philippine medicines are very strong, which can sometimes be tough.Sometimes medicines from other countries work better than Philippine ones.
(For prospective participants)
Personally, Philippine medicine was too strong for me — once I took cold medicine and slept the whole next day.If possible, be sure to bring plenty of basic medicines.Also, the classrooms have the air conditioning set very strongly, so it''s cold without long-sleeved clothes — an environment where it''s easy to catch a cold.Be sure to bring extra long-sleeved clothing.You can buy things like gochujang, gim (dried seaweed), and ramen at the nearby Korean supermarket.
# My Cebu travel spots
I get all kinds of motion sickness — car sickness, seasickness, etc. — so I didn''t travel much.Still, if I had to pick one,I recommend going to Oslob to see the whale sharks.
It''s very far to get there, but the whale sharks are bigger than you might think and they follow people, so compared to snorkeling...it''s more fun.Later you''ll also do snorkeling and island hopping, so I think Oslob is a good choice.
# The most noticeable change is that my personality became more positive.
I had three counseling sessions first, and this was the first project I started.Before getting counseling, I had been hurt by people and society, so I dug myself a hole andhid there. I was dull in expressing emotions. However,after taking part in this project, I came out of that hole to the surfaceand felt like I had emerged emotionally.
Through this project,the most noticeable change is that my personality became more positive. Originally,I was shy and negative, but I changed into someone who can step forward positively,and I liked that change. The people here always have bright faces even when they''re going through hard times.They seem to have been born with a ''happy virus'' — an innate cheerfulness — so I think I was influenced by them.
When I look at my passport and compare the passport photo taken last year with the one now — things like my facial expression and my complexion... I''m still proud of how much they''ve changed.And not only that,I''ve come to understand my own limits a little better.
Before receiving counseling, I had been hurt by people and society, so I had dug myself a burrow.I was hiding. I was also dull in expressing emotions. However,after taking part in this project, I left the burrow and came up to the surface.I reached a state of mind as if I had come out to the surface. Through this project,the most noticeable change is that my personality has become more positive.
- Study English without stress and enjoy it — that''s it! / Kim Sado, gap-year ''Gapper'' / 12-week gap year |
Through this language program, I was able to enjoy living overseas for the first time.
Hello! I''m Gapper Kim Sado. I graduated from university this year and before preparing to get a job,I thought it was unclear whether I was ready to work or had the right mindset to work, so I applied for a gap year.
Personally, I have a chronic illness, so I couldn''t really enjoy overseas travel. My bodymade me even more worried because I knew its condition, but I couldn''t keep living gripped by fear forever, so I mustered the courage to come,and through this language program I was able to enjoy living abroad for the first time.
Before leaving, my parents were worried, and there was even an area where martial law was declared two weeks before my departure, so I was tense and worried, butit turned out to be safer than I thought and I was fine.Ihad prepared most basic daily necessities in Korea, but as for daily items, I was able to purchase them at a nearby Park Mall.
# My gap year goals
First, I tried to change my pattern of thinking itself. In the past I was negative and even when I smiled it didn''t show much, it was a smile that didn''t show easily.Now I have become much brighter and more positive.
And through various experiences, I was able to look at myself more,and I learned about my own limits and became able to manage them.
My final goal isto perform at least minimal communication in English, and I think I already achieved this goal as of last month.Looking back now, Ithink I have fully achieved my gap year goals.
# A Day in the Philippines
On weekdays I usually eat at 7 AM, and classes start at 8. On my personal schedule I had one hour after eatingaboutSo I used the free time to shower during the morning break and worked on my gap year mission during the afternoon break.
My classes started at 9. There was 50 minutes of study followed by a 10-minute break, during which I moved between classroomsto study. Lunch was at 11:50. Afternoon classes start at 1 PM.Then, while attending classesDinner is at 4:50. From 6 PM, those who have night classes attend evening lessons. In the evenings I spent time hanging out with friends.
On Friday nights there is a place called Harrison Park where you can drink, and people become close there regardless of nationality.Also, the famous mall near the local language school I usually used on weekends visited.
# People I Met
Those I got close to here were Ryu Jun-gyu (hyung), friends from Dongju University in Busan—especially Ye Hee-jin, Kang Jeong-hwa, Jang Seo-kyung, and Lee Min-jin.Jeong Eun-sik, Jang Han-hyo, Lee Gyu-hyeon (hyung), Jegal Jong-gu (hyung).The Japanese people included Tom, Aki, Azu, Saki, Takeru, Chie, Konomi, Koichi, Miki, Kanta, Ryosuke, Yusuke, Shiho, Erika, Ragi, etc.
By socializing with so many people and getting along well, I was able to heal the wounds I had regarding people.
# My Personal Gap Year Tips
(Language)
It''s okay if your English isn''t fluent; even if you only stammer out words, teachers will more or lessunderstand you, and as you go about your days your ability will improve unconsciously.
(Accommodation)
They divide rooms by the number of desks. I used a single room which was a bit large to use alone, and in the triple room I have been in one and it was chaotic; a double room seems the most reasonable..
(Meals)
It''s good to bring gochujang or seaweed, etc., from Korea.It''s basically Korean food but tastes different, and the longer you stay the less tasty it becomes, somehow.I ended up dieting. Fortunately, a Korean grocery store opened near Park Mall so Korean food is easily available.
(Supplies)
You can get most basic items, but it''s best to bring plenty of over-the-counter medicines/first-aid supplies.The climate is like summer, which can take a toll on your body. Philippine medicines are very strong, which can sometimes be tough.Sometimes medicines from other countries work better than Philippine ones.
(For prospective participants)
Personally, Philippine medicine was too strong for me — once I took cold medicine and slept the whole next day.If possible, be sure to bring plenty of basic medicines.Also, the classrooms have the air conditioning set very strongly, so it''s cold without long-sleeved clothes — an environment where it''s easy to catch a cold.Be sure to bring extra long-sleeved clothing.You can buy things like gochujang, gim (dried seaweed), and ramen at the nearby Korean supermarket.
# My Cebu travel spots
I get all kinds of motion sickness — car sickness, seasickness, etc. — so I didn''t travel much.Still, if I had to pick one,I recommend going to Oslob to see the whale sharks.
It''s very far to get there, but the whale sharks are bigger than you might think and they follow people, so compared to snorkeling...it''s more fun.Later you''ll also do snorkeling and island hopping, so I think Oslob is a good choice.
# The most noticeable change is that my personality became more positive.
I had three counseling sessions first, and this was the first project I started.Before getting counseling, I had been hurt by people and society, so I dug myself a hole andhid there. I was dull in expressing emotions. However,after taking part in this project, I came out of that hole to the surfaceand felt like I had emerged emotionally.
Through this project,the most noticeable change is that my personality became more positive. Originally,I was shy and negative, but I changed into someone who can step forward positively,and I liked that change. The people here always have bright faces even when they''re going through hard times.They seem to have been born with a ''happy virus'' — an innate cheerfulness — so I think I was influenced by them.
When I look at my passport and compare the passport photo taken last year with the one now — things like my facial expression and my complexion... I''m still proud of how much they''ve changed.And not only that,I''ve come to understand my own limits a little better.
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