International Students Share Their Learning Experiences: Kotchloshvili Tekla

The Chonnam Tribune publishes this section to share the voices of foreign students at Chonnam National University. For this issue, we interviewed exchange students about studying abroad and what they look forward to during their university lives. We could listen to voices of students from various nations and majoring in diverse fields. -Ed.

Q: How are teaching methods at Chonnam National University different from those of your home university?
A: Here, most of my courses follow quite an open format, emphasizing personal perspectives and group presentations rooted in our experiences. However, at my home university, the focus is mainly on studying and analyzing provided materials before shaping our perspectives. It's quite a contrast, but both approaches offer valuable insights.

Q: How does studying at a Korean university compare to your expectations?
A: Studying at a Korean university has involved more group work than I expected, which was a positive surprise. Also, the workload was not as heavy as I anticipated, allowing me more time for other activities. However, mainly, it  has given me the opportunity to get to know the country itself.

Q: Have you joined any extracurricular programs at CNU?
A: I became part of Chonnam National University International Community, which was quite helpful in maximizing my exchange program experience. Through various activities they have organized I have had the opportunity to get to know not only Korean students but also people from all around the world.

By Oh Hyun-ju, Reporter