Zoe Lit
Prime Minister’s Scholarship for Asia, Korean Language Study Abroad
Introduction
Degree: BA/BGlobalSt
Major & Specialisations: Chinese (BA), International Relations (BGSt), Business (BGSt) and Korean (BGSt)
Hobbies: Sport (Taekwondo & Football) & watching dramas
šBirthplace: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Hi everyone!
I’m Zoe Lit, one of the (Group) Prime Minister Scholars at Korea University.
As an Asian-born Kiwi, experiencing culture first-hand has always interested me. I enjoy learning different languages, as they help me understand diverse cultures and communities more personally. Connecting with different communities is important to me as it aligns with my future aspirations to become a diplomat.
During my stay in Korea, I look forward to improving my Korean language skills whilst creating long-lasting friendships.
I am incredibly grateful for this opportunity and can’t wait to share my Prime Minister Scholar journey!
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First week of classes
Classes started on the 13th of December. After our zoom placement tests, we found out on the school portal which level we would take. The level structure for Korean classes at KU’s Korean language centre is different to the University of Auckland’s. Having completed only Korean 110 and 111 at UoA, I was confident I…Continue…
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First impressions of Seoul
Arriving in Seoul felt so surreal. The fact that all the signs in Incheon Airport were in Korean made me realise that we had finally made it to Korea. After a long 12-hour flight and a two-hour delay, we finally made it. At the airport, the eleven of us split up into three cars and…Continue…
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Exploring Seoul
Since we arrived a week before classes started (13.12.2022), we had free time to explore Seoul. Here is a small recap of what I did the week before classes started! Group dinner at Biya: Following our first full day in Seoul (6.12.22), we decided to have a group dinner together, to catch up with everyone….Continue…