Waller Vanja Helena

I was studying Korean in back in Sweden. because I was curious about Korean culture. I’d wanted to study Korean in earnest, and the chance came to me one day. I’d figured out that I can come to Catholic University as an exchange student. And I apply for it. Now I'm studying Korean, but I feel like I'm traveling. Here in Korea, I’m enjoying many new challenges and adventures. I like Korea because every place is full of people and the atmosphere is very lively. It's crowded with people wherever you go—libraries, cafes, restaurants. Unlike Korea, Sweden is a very quiet country. There aren't many people. Discovering that other countries aren't as quiet as Sweden, I felt that this new experience is a big stimulus for me. I want to be a graphic designer. I want to grow as a designer who make 2D, 3D games or a graphic designer in a general sense.  As an international student, I can tell students of Catholic university that you should also visit different places around the world just like I did. Before I came to Korea, I was thrilled, but also scared at the same time. But now I think I made an excellent decision. I hope students of Catholic University would have the courage.

Rasmussen Johanna Christina

I wanted to experience a completely different culture from my own country, Sweden.  Among many countries, I was interested in Korea, the country with a totally different culture, language and people.  In particular, I heard that Koreans are generous to foreigners. That’s one of the reasons why I felt good about Korea. I’m very satisfied with my life in Korea as I embarked on a new cultural journey to develop a broader perspective. The difference between Korea and Sweden that I felt is that Korean students are very sociable. They don’t hesitate to speak out their voices aloud, and have a strong sense of belonging—doing things together—whether they are doing homework, having lunch or dinner, or even playing. Swedish students do the same thing, but not as often as Korean students do. I can feel that Korean students' membership is very strong. After graduation, I would also like to work in a cultural field. It would be great if there is a company that connects Swedish and Korean culture. I’m very thankful for Catholic University and my friends at the university who have helped me a lot, letting me experience different a culture as much as possible. I hope we would work hard together and find our respective dreams in the future.

Von Friesendorff Rickard Ragnar

I wanted to see the world in a broader perspective and discover something new. I came to Korea and Catholic University, thinking that my perspective may be widened encountering a new culture. I’m very satisfied with new experiences I’m having at Catholic University. People are friendly and there is no difficulty in maintaining everyday life. The biggest difference between Korea and Sweden is that, for me, the number of restaurants and shops. Korea has a lot of restaurants and shops. They are open 24 hours, providing convenience. Sweden doesn't have many restaurants and shops and what’s more, the opening hours aren't very long so you have to make plan before you visit. It is also very expensive to eat out. In that sense, Korea has very good social environment for its citizens. I’d like to join a new media field after my graduation. I want to show off my talent with a variety of content, including video games, music, and movies. Last but not least, I’d like to thank staff and students of Catholic University for being so friendly. They offered me a great help while I adjust myself to unfamiliar surroundings here in Korea.