As a Korean/international student, what do you think of current relations between Korean and international students in KAIST? Is there anything you would want to do to approach the other party?

I think that right now each group keeps to themselves and no particular group is to blame. Student festivals and similar events help in addressing the issue, but I feel like there is more that needs to be done to ensure meaningful interactions between students. - (Anonymous, School of Computing)

There is a community of Korean and international students but not between, which led them to be separated from each other with little interaction. As a Korean student, there are a lot of students who are satisfied enough with other Korean students, but there are many students who are curious about international students, too. I am closer to the second case because I want to experience and understand the wide world. But I can not find a way to contact them comfortably without burden now. I wish there were more clubs or events for both Koreans and foreign. - (Anonymous, School of Freshman)

I am a Korean student, and I think there is little exchange between Korean and international students, except for some friends. We take courses together, but our personal activities are quite separate. I want to participate in more ISSS activities if my schedules match. - (Minsol Bang, School of Freshman)

I feel like there is little to no chance to talk with Korean students in the current setting of our school. I am very much willing to join activities that promote relationship-building between internationals and Koreans, but I think there is a lack of such programs in general. - (Anonymous, Biological Sciences Department)

To be honest, although the faculty and some students are trying their best to develop and promote various events between Koreans and international students, I believe the bridge between the two is still weak. I believe that if students, including myself, would put more interest and try to participate in programs such as International Food Fest, Buddy Programs, and KAIST ONE, interactions would gradually form. - (Woojin Park, School of Freshman)

Honestly, I am not aware of interactions between Korean and international students since I am a Korean that graduated from a Korean high school. I haven’t thought about how to approach international students because I am not good at speaking English. - (Anonymous, School of Electrical Engineering)

I heard that some of my friends in Silver Lining do have a good relationship with international friends, and I am also aware of school programs such as the buddy program if you are interested in forming relations with international students. But other than that, I am not sure. - (Anonymous, Department of Biological Sciences)

From my perspective as an international student, I believe that the current relations between Korean and international students at KAIST could be improved. While there are some interactions that take place through classes or group projects, there is a noticeable gap between the two groups. I think it would be beneficial to have more opportunities for meaningful cross-cultural exchanges and collaborations. - (Anonymous, School of Computing)

As an International student at KAIST, let me spill the beans on the relations between us. Right now, it's a bit meh. We kinda stick to our own groups, and it's not anyone's fault really. But honestly, we need more chances to mix it up. We need events that bring us international and Korean students together. There has been some improvement over the past few years, but not anything considerable. I feel like the best way to accelerate our relations is by enabling more joint clubs or restricting the concept of ‘Korean-speaking’ only. After all, KAIST is primarily an English-speaking institution rather than a strictly Korean-speaking institution. - (Anonymous, Last year student in Department of Aerospace Engineering)