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#No longer feel burdened about speaking in English #Broadened perspective, wonderful experience #Recommended for those who like Southeast Asia
If you like Southeast Asian countries and have a strong desire to visit them, you can have a truly wonderful experience.Most people speak English well, so it''s easy to make new friends and experience beautiful scenery and cultures.
-Thinking of going to Malaysia to study English and experience culture with foreign friends? / Song Na-kyung, gap year group, gapper / 4-week gap year |
# My Gap Year Tips
(Language)
Even if your language skills are unpolished, continuously speaking is the quickest way to improve. By speaking and reflecting on sentences......then correcting how you say them and continuing that practice, your ability can improve a lot. Also, if you study the language (grammar, expressions) beforehand......it will be even more effective.
(Accommodation)
Dormitory life is a very appealing way to live and eat because you share your life with other friends. However......you have to be more attentive and considerate of others than when living alone. Before your student days end......it''s an experience you should definitely try at least once.
(Meals)
In Malaysia, it''s much better to buy food than to cook. Food is cheap......a meal costs only about 3,000–4,000 won, and Kuala Lumpur has a wide variety of restaurants, so trying many different foods......is a great pleasure.
(What to bring)
You don''t need anything special; it''s best to pack lightly.
# For prospective participants
If you like Southeast Asian countries and are determined to visit them, you will have a truly wonderful experience.Most people speak English well, so it''s easy to make new friends and experience beautiful scenery and cultures.
Also, even while you''re in Kuala Lumpur, it''s good to take time to travel to nearby areas. The bus doesn''t take that long (ex. KL->Malacca: 2 hours / KL->Cameron Highlands: 4 hours), and traveling nearby will let you feel a more intimate side of Malaysia.
Personally, I regret not having been to places like Langkawi or Penang, but from friends who''ve been, they seem very relaxing and beautiful, and it would be wonderful to visit them at least once.
# My recommended places to visit in Malaysia
ChuCheonThe area is essentially the entire city of Kuala Lumpur. There is a lot to see. Places like the palace or temples are often near Kuala Lumpur Station or Masjid Jamek Station. Around Bukit Bintang or KLCC there are more shopping malls than historical sights. From KL Sentral or the TBS Terminal you can get to most places.
I used buses a lot; I took TBS to get to Cameron Highlands and also took a bus to Malacca. Bus fares are mostly under 10,000 KRW. Going to Cameron Highlands was 35 ringgit (about 10,000 KRW) and to Malacca was 11 ringgit (about 3,000 KRW). For traveling to other cities, use KL Sentral or TBS.
And when moving around, I recommend using Grab rather than taxis. Taxis are really expensive, but Grab costs only one-third or one-fourth of a taxi. It''s a really good mode of transport.
# It seems it was a moment that helped me get to know myself.
Firstof allI was really grateful for the opportunity to practice English once again, and I no longer felt burdened about speaking.
There were both good times and hard times,I think they all became another set of wonderful moments that broadened my perspective, and the difficult times especially seemed to be moments that helped me get to know myself.
My gap year was
Experience ★★★★★
I was able to have many experiences related to Malaysian culture and language. There is Malay as well, butbasic communication was all in English, so it was an environment where I had to use English. Also, for someone like me who likes Southeast Asia,Malaysia was great because, beyond the cities, there were many nice nearby places to visit (visited Cameron Highlands, Malacca).
Learning ★★★☆☆
I left the language school before completing the full course, and even though it was my choice, I feel that it would have been better if I had stayed until the endI think.
Environment ★★★★☆
I met really good friends in the dorm and had great times, but there was also a friend who was suffering from depression, so thatmade it a bit difficult to comfort that friend. Apart from the dorm, the language school and other surrounding environments were really excellent.
Safety ★★★★☆
Kuala Lumpur felt safe. Still, you shouldn''t wander around secluded areas at night.
If you like Southeast Asian countries and have a strong desire to visit them, you can have a truly wonderful experience.Most people speak English well, so it''s easy to make new friends and experience beautiful scenery and cultures.
-Thinking of going to Malaysia to study English and experience culture with foreign friends? / Song Na-kyung, gap year group, gapper / 4-week gap year |
# My Gap Year Tips
(Language)
Even if your language skills are unpolished, continuously speaking is the quickest way to improve. By speaking and reflecting on sentences......then correcting how you say them and continuing that practice, your ability can improve a lot. Also, if you study the language (grammar, expressions) beforehand......it will be even more effective.
(Accommodation)
Dormitory life is a very appealing way to live and eat because you share your life with other friends. However......you have to be more attentive and considerate of others than when living alone. Before your student days end......it''s an experience you should definitely try at least once.
(Meals)
In Malaysia, it''s much better to buy food than to cook. Food is cheap......a meal costs only about 3,000–4,000 won, and Kuala Lumpur has a wide variety of restaurants, so trying many different foods......is a great pleasure.
(What to bring)
You don''t need anything special; it''s best to pack lightly.
# For prospective participants
If you like Southeast Asian countries and are determined to visit them, you will have a truly wonderful experience.Most people speak English well, so it''s easy to make new friends and experience beautiful scenery and cultures.
Also, even while you''re in Kuala Lumpur, it''s good to take time to travel to nearby areas. The bus doesn''t take that long (ex. KL->Malacca: 2 hours / KL->Cameron Highlands: 4 hours), and traveling nearby will let you feel a more intimate side of Malaysia.
Personally, I regret not having been to places like Langkawi or Penang, but from friends who''ve been, they seem very relaxing and beautiful, and it would be wonderful to visit them at least once.
# My recommended places to visit in Malaysia
ChuCheonThe area is essentially the entire city of Kuala Lumpur. There is a lot to see. Places like the palace or temples are often near Kuala Lumpur Station or Masjid Jamek Station. Around Bukit Bintang or KLCC there are more shopping malls than historical sights. From KL Sentral or the TBS Terminal you can get to most places.
I used buses a lot; I took TBS to get to Cameron Highlands and also took a bus to Malacca. Bus fares are mostly under 10,000 KRW. Going to Cameron Highlands was 35 ringgit (about 10,000 KRW) and to Malacca was 11 ringgit (about 3,000 KRW). For traveling to other cities, use KL Sentral or TBS.
And when moving around, I recommend using Grab rather than taxis. Taxis are really expensive, but Grab costs only one-third or one-fourth of a taxi. It''s a really good mode of transport.
# It seems it was a moment that helped me get to know myself.
Firstof allI was really grateful for the opportunity to practice English once again, and I no longer felt burdened about speaking.
There were both good times and hard times,I think they all became another set of wonderful moments that broadened my perspective, and the difficult times especially seemed to be moments that helped me get to know myself.
My gap year was
Experience ★★★★★
I was able to have many experiences related to Malaysian culture and language. There is Malay as well, butbasic communication was all in English, so it was an environment where I had to use English. Also, for someone like me who likes Southeast Asia,Malaysia was great because, beyond the cities, there were many nice nearby places to visit (visited Cameron Highlands, Malacca).
Learning ★★★☆☆
I left the language school before completing the full course, and even though it was my choice, I feel that it would have been better if I had stayed until the endI think.
Environment ★★★★☆
I met really good friends in the dorm and had great times, but there was also a friend who was suffering from depression, so thatmade it a bit difficult to comfort that friend. Apart from the dorm, the language school and other surrounding environments were really excellent.
Safety ★★★★☆
Kuala Lumpur felt safe. Still, you shouldn''t wander around secluded areas at night.
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