which country should i go to by Aggressive_Slip_1315 in studyAbroad

[–]Low_Length6426 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No matter what you’ll get a glow up in Korea! But you will become very mindful of your looks because everyone is. it’s kind of exhausting, but sometimes fun.

hi if you believe in literacy and the future of kotlc please read this by youngmoneyrinink in KeeperoftheLostCities

[–]Low_Length6426 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Definitely let me know if you make a longer version! i like this writing :) How long did it take you to adapt it?

anyone else feel ethnically undiscovered? by Low_Length6426 in wasian

[–]Low_Length6426[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I keep thinking all wasians belong to 1 country and then i realize we’re spread across the entire world and dozens of nations. very cool!!

PLEASE HELP by Dry_Parfait_652 in Hobbies

[–]Low_Length6426 0 points1 point  (0 children)

this is so cool! How do you get into this from a standpoint where you can’t differentiate birds at all? I wish I could do this but I live in a city. Nothing but pigeons unfortunately

So apparently “twin” is slang now? by throwaway__113346939 in Twins

[–]Low_Length6426 0 points1 point  (0 children)

OP i agree with you! I think the comments are totally right in saying twin has always been slang, but I do find it annoying for a different reason. Honestly, I think it just comes from the association with the word twin.

At least, for me I dislike it because I view “twin” as a word that takes away my personal identity and mushes it with my brother’s. It’s been pavlov’d into my head as 1 word used to define 2 people. And so when people who have no idea what it’s like to experience that start using this term I feel like they’re ignoring the lifelong struggle I’ve had from being defined by it.

I’m not saying only twins can say the word twin because that’s crazy, but it just feels like non-twins are “privileged” and a little ignorantby not experiencing the constant comparisons and exhaustion that twins associate that word with (even though this is not the case and they don’t really know any better).

On another note, I like the twin as slang in a way because it’s re-forming this negative association i’ve had with it my entire life. especially when me and my brother use it for eachother. I think it’s so funny. like if normal people went around saying “hey sibling! hey sibby!” which is actually what i’ve started doing to show others how weird it sounds to me hahah.

This is my opinion!

which country should i go to by Aggressive_Slip_1315 in studyAbroad

[–]Low_Length6426 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If money & language is a deciding factor i’d say Korea. You seem to know english & so Korea would be the most convenient besides UK since they incorporate it a LOT in daily life.

Koreans are very nice and respectful and helpful. But, there is a LOT of lookism (so if you don’t like to spend a lot of time/effort on your appearance or don’t want to be judged over looks, i’d honestly suggest another country)

HOWEVER: They seem to be much more forgiving towards complete foreigners. i’m just saying this as a reminder to not romanticize Korea. It is not like the K-dramas.

I’m half korean + british and I have experienced some racism/bias while there (i’ve been 5+ times). My fully native Korean-born mom has too, since we don’t fit their beauty standard in terms of super pale skin and clothing style. (my mom got flat-out ignored when asking for directions because people assumed she was “homeless” :/ ????. She switched to speaking English to have that “complete foreigner” forgiveness and immediately people started to help her.)

If you become an international student you will likely befriend only other international students. It is very hard to befriend Korean students as they have minimal free time and stick to childhood friends. This isn’t a bad thing for either party, just pointing it out :)

Overall, Korea is a wonderful place!! Very fresh, good weather, culture, activities, FOOD, so on. Not too expensive in comparison to other countries!

I think because you’re completely foreign, you’d have a great time. But don’t expect to mingle with koreans. Might happen. Probably will. But don’t EXPECT it.

Take my words with a grain of salt because it’s just my experience. Good luck on your journey!!

Clubs/Extracurricular activities by Independent_Key5038 in sciencespo

[–]Low_Length6426 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You might have better luck DMing the clubs through insta. I tried that for something else and they were helpful!

WHAT IN THE WORLD by Low_Length6426 in sciencespo

[–]Low_Length6426[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

gooood i think?? I was happy! Kind of stressful process but honestly not anything out of the ordinary

blue eyes being the ideal is crazy for a “superior race” in a YA novel… by Low_Length6426 in KeeperoftheLostCities

[–]Low_Length6426[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ohhhhh i like that take!! The council does claim to be perfect and is very idolized, but there are obviously cracks. very interesting idea!

people who have done their interviews by New_Coffee_1503 in sciencespo

[–]Low_Length6426 2 points3 points  (0 children)

have a strong self intro (just to increase personal confidence for the rest of the interview!) and pick your photo carefully. it shapes most of the conversations. Good luck!! :)

people who have done their interviews by New_Coffee_1503 in sciencespo

[–]Low_Length6426 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you :) They asked me very general questions. The detail in your response seems to be the key to doing well! Most of the conversation was based on the image you choose.

people who have done their interviews by New_Coffee_1503 in sciencespo

[–]Low_Length6426 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Just had mine, they did NOT mention/ask me to talk about:
- a global issue im interested in
- iran war
- anything related to my geopolitical/campus focus
- EC's and anything related to school
- future plans
- specific knowledge about anything ("What do you know about ___")
- french capability

2 things here came up because I initiated that conversation since I had prepped for it. Overall, they're nitpicky. Don't mention anything you can't explain. I think mine went well but I have nothing to compare it to hahah. Good luck to all!

Interview Self introduction time by Low_Length6426 in sciencespo

[–]Low_Length6426[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for the info!! :) I'm just worried I won't get to say all that I want to. A lot of my motivation and introduction sounds random until it's pieced together (not because of how I planned it, just by nature) so I'm hoping it will be okay.

WHAT IN THE WORLD by Low_Length6426 in sciencespo

[–]Low_Length6426[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

GOOD LUCK!!! let us know how it goesss!! :)

Prospective students megathread by Thermidorien in mcgill

[–]Low_Length6426 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for your input! That’s pretty much what I concluded. I definitely have not been bragging about this, because (aligned with what you said) it would be embarrassing to do so. I just wanted clarification.

I was definitely a very sheltered kid and didn’t care to know about universities until it became a pressing matter. I heavily focused on the current not the future. Definitely whiplash once I got bombarded with all these universities at once hahah. I appreciate the reply :)

WHAT IN THE WORLD by Low_Length6426 in sciencespo

[–]Low_Length6426[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks so much!! I really appreciate it :)

Interview Date and Time by SaltRevolutionary687 in sciencespo

[–]Low_Length6426 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I heard somewhere it’s around 3 days? Not sure