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Same background, same University, same exchange program
Montreal
Seoul
Bordeaux
Cultural shock
Montreal Seoul
No Yes
Academics - UniversityMontreal Seoul
Having a real school campus – very « american »
Close relationship student / teacher
Classes are longer
School campus even more « american »
Students are very united and proud of their University (varsity jackets)
Relationship between teachers and students even more close
Classes are shorter
Language
Montreal Seoul
Easy adaption Same language Slight differences in terms
of the accent and some expressions
English added to the daily lives
More of a difficult adaption Completely unfamiliar to
the language Different alphabet Difficult to find Koreans
who speak English But… We’re learning
Korean 한국말을 공부합니다
Lifestyle
Montreal Seoul As international students,
got used to the culture Similar habits than we had
in France
Always eating outside Living in a dorm As exchange students,
more of an « adventurous » lifestyle
More experiences because of limited time
Cost of living
Montreal Seoul
Real estate cheap Food-drinks slightly
cheaper (at least 15$ for a meal)
Food is much, MUCH cheaper (7$ for a meal)
Generally speaking, going out is cheaper (movie theaters, clubs, drinks, public transporation…)
Social aspect
Montreal Seoul Very welcoming Sociable However, hard to create a
real friendship - connection
Very welcoming Shy Reserved Polite
Food
Montreal Seoul Salty Slightly more « american » More fast foods Usually go to the
supermarket
Spicy Numerous side dishes Regular use of BBQ for
meat Use of chopsticks Fruits expensive