Exploration of cultural experiences and adaptation among international students in Korea

Wenny Oktaferani, Velayeti Nurfitriana Ansas, Arif Husein Lubis

Abstract


Currently, students are given the freedom to study and hone their respective abilities. To achieve this, there is one way that is quite popular, namely, overseas study programs. However, the process of studying abroad is something that requires thorough preparation, especially regarding how to adapt to successful study. The purpose of this research is to find out how international students adapt to Korean culture and how students understand Korean culture and apply it as an effort to complete their studies in Korea. This research used qualitative methods and was conducted with five Korean language study program students who received a collaborative scholarship program between state universities in Indonesia and Korean universities in the cities of Seoul and Asan as research subjects. International students' understanding of Korean culture is measured by indicators of understanding according to Bloom's taxonomy in the revised form, and the students' adaptation process is measured by Kim Young Yun's theory regarding the adaptation process. Data collection was carried out using semi-structured interview techniques. The research results show that international students can understand Korean culture and can use this experience as an effort to complete their studies in Korea, and international students can adapt well during the study process in Korea.

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adaptation; cultural experience; international students; South Korea

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