'I didn't expect to find'

by latifah widya asri (Indonesia)

I didn't expect to find Korea South

I became an Asia Student Student Summit delegation held in Seoul, South Korea. All the while I did register myself in the essay writing contest and incidentally, my essay passed the selection of a total of 2000 participants only 200 were selected. Previously, it was quite hard for my departure to South Korea because I didn't have enough savings and everything was sudden, I didn't think I would get away. But the thing I believe at that time is where there is a will, there is a way. And finally, I made a proposal to ask for help from the campus and study program, with various requirements and euphoria, finally, the campus gave half of the funds to go to Korea, with God's permission, I finally went to South Korea with a minimum amount of money. There's not much in my mind to buy anything, I just want to see what South Korea is like a lot of people talk about, who are famous for being competitive and with an individualistic soul. When I arrived at Incheon Airport, with a total of 8 hours of travel and 2 hours in transit in Singapore, even though I was tired, my heart felt happy and happy. Did I arrive here? South Korea? Where does Park Chanyeol Exo live? I breathe the same air? A farmer's child can get here? It feels like a dream. What am I when compared to others, during Korea, I found a lot of new friends and relationships, Hye-won for example he was one of my close friends while there and until now we are still communicating with each other. During South Korea I visited the number 1 campus in South Korea, yes Seoul National University or commonly called SNU, Kyunghee University, not only did I also visit the central library, it was amazing in my heart to mutter when Indonesia like this? I also entered the classroom to find out the atmosphere of the class itself, quite effective and similar to most dramas in general. And I imagine what if I were part of this campus student? Need unusual effort to be on this campus of course. I also visited the park, tried banana milk that I could not get in Indonesia while consuming hot dogs, seeing people passing by. shop in Myongdong, try rice cakes, kimchi, it feels really good. Since then I have the desire to continue my S2 studies in South Korea, may Allah bless Aamiin. South Korea taught me a lot of things starting from the attitude of discipline, on time, as a developed country and high human resources make easy access to various cities in itself, but still pay attention and maintain cultural values, truly extraordinary. I will always remember this memory for the rest of my life, besides the first time, but it is very memorable. Actually, many countries that I have visited even though only around Southeast Asia, but what impressed me the most was when I went to South Korea. There I gave birth to thoughts and ideas that I want to develop in Indonesia. Even though it takes a fairly short amount of time.