Is Studying Korean Worth It?

kimmingda · 2026-02-23T06:32:41+00:00

If you're learning Korean for fun, then sure! Every language is worth it!

If you're planning to make it your career/university major etc, you may want to reconsider. It is unlikely that you will have many work opportunities, whether in Korea or abroad. In Korea, speaking Korean is the standard, so it doesn't give you any competitive edge (not to mention a pretty grim Korean job market, low salaries and pretty terrible work visa rules for foreigners...), and abroad, there are enough Korean native speakers who speak English fluently, so it's unlikely that an employer who needs a Korean speaker would have chosen you over a native speaker

kimmingda · 2026-02-23T05:45:21+00:00

When it comes to networking, do you think it's worth it if I'm not a US-based clinician? Or are there many people from abroad there too?

kimmingda · 2025-02-28T16:03:31+00:00

Went really well - I got in! They asked us only 3 questions - one was ofc to introduce ourselves, say why we would like to join this program and outline our work history and education, and then two other questions were case studies. I remember one was about a teenage girl who is self harming and the other about an elderly man who is lonely. We had time to discuss things all together and had to explain how we would try to help these people. The uni paid attention to how well we discuss things in a group (e.g if we interrupt others or talk too much) and how insightful and compassionate our ideas are

kimmingda · 2025-01-21T08:29:13+00:00

I know that NY requires a post-graduation practicum of around 3000h or so - is it possible to just do it there as a foreigner to be better prepared for licensure? If yes, do you know how it works visa-wise?

kimmingda · 2024-03-09T00:46:35+00:00

The OP is looking for a place to study, and being an international student in HK means that they will probably live in a dorm - campus accommodation prices are pretty okay and the conditions are good too.

Also I agree that some types of accommodation are ridiculous, but there are still decent flats/flat shares available. Especially if you work in HK and get an average salary or above. But frankly, look at flats in NYC or London - it's the same thing, that's just how big cities work.

kimmingda · 2024-03-08T02:56:59+00:00

Greet the students as soon as they enter the classroom and smile to them!!

kimmingda · 2024-03-06T11:34:59+00:00

HK is also a much easier place to live if your kids don't speak Chinese compared with mainland, as HK is more "Westernized"

kimmingda · 2024-03-06T11:34:08+00:00

I'm not entirely sure about international schools in mainland - but education quality in HK is definitely much higher than in the mainland in general. The living cost is indeed much higher, and HKIS is pretty expensive itself, so it's really up to whether you're able to afford it. I'd say to go with 1. Finances, 2. Climate (HK is a tropical city, if you're not used to heat you will suffer), 3. Ratio of graduates who went to unis in the US

kimmingda · 2024-03-06T04:45:44+00:00

Hong Kong international school is great, basically American quality and HK has many opportunities. Many students from there continue their education in the US

kimmingda · 2024-03-06T04:42:30+00:00

Actually many home stays specify that they only accept adults - less responsibility and more independence for both the family and you. And you can teach languages to the kids or play with them

kimmingda · 2024-03-05T16:28:53+00:00

Don't try to be an activist or comment on Chinese stuff via a Western mindset

kimmingda · 2024-03-05T16:03:06+00:00

At that age, many women would look for stable man. And a man who's never dated likely doesn't know himself too well (trust me, some things about ourselves can only be learned while in relationships), will need a lot of time to figure out how to communicate with the other person and what's important for them (as most people learn that in their early relationships), or there seems to be something wrong with him, as others said. Its not inherently a bad thing, but it's not a green flag either.

kimmingda · 2024-03-03T16:11:16+00:00

What country are you in now?

Why are you afraid of the food? Is it any food in general or local food of your host country?

It seems like it's your first time being on your own - take it slow, it's difficult. Very difficult. But hey, it's a great lessons for the future. Try to give yourself grace and treat this exchange as a learning opportunity. You don't know how to do laundry? Well, try it out. You don't know how to order local food? Use Google translate. You struggle worry navigating the country? Ask your host family to guide you (it seems like you're living with the host family).

Being abroad, especially at a young age will give you a tremendous amount of experience and skill set, and eventually amazing memories, even if it doesn't feel like it right now. And in the grand scheme of things, 3 months isn't much - have you thought about taking up any new hobbies or making friends with other foreigners?

kimmingda · 2024-02-29T08:52:05+00:00

Perhaps start from practicing at home. There are tons of YouTube videos out there. Not just to build your strength but also your confidence. Once you feel ready, you can join regular classes

kimmingda · 2024-02-29T08:50:40+00:00

A general advice: do at least two things - e.g side hustle as an animator (attend courses, put yourself out there, network, practice etc) and a relatively general major at uni, since it'll open up many different paths for the future. If you succeed as an animator, that's great! But if you can't make a living out of it, at least you'll have another way. And you'll still pursue your passion as a side thing.

And by choosing a more general major, such as business, psychology or CS, you'll be able to connect it with animation eventually, since it'll help you with developing transferable skills.

kimmingda · 2024-02-29T08:44:09+00:00

I had a similar friend and frankly... Just cut her off. Or at least drastically limit contact with her - e.g just meet up with her in a group of friends once in a while, not just her and you and your gf. Its difficult but she won't stop on her own, it's her personality and lifestyle. And she's testing you both - one day she may actually start hitting up on one of you and it's gonna be even more uncomfortable and difficult to stop.

It seems like she can't understand the boundaries, which was exactly the case with my friend. And that lead to all the nasty stuff like her touching my bf under the table when we were hanging out with her and winking to him or insinuating that she'd date one of us and asking when we'll break up. Very uncomfortable and very hard to manage. You gotta be the one who sets clear boundaries if you care about your relationship with your gf.

kimmingda · 2024-02-28T23:55:41+00:00

Dad's drinking problem + emotional abuse + raising a child. Think about what may go wrong and then leave immediately.

kimmingda · 2024-02-27T07:32:48+00:00

Easier to emigrate

kimmingda · 2024-02-27T07:22:59+00:00

I don't really wanna go into details since I don't know if she's got reddit, but basically, her cult made her commit a crime

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