Are there any pros and cons to studying in South Korea? Why?

Advantages:

1. High employment rate.

The choice of a country to study in depends mainly on the country’s future development potential. South Korea does have this potential, because with the continuous development of South Korea’s economy in the past two years, the enthusiasm for studying abroad in South Korea has also become more and more intense. The hotter. China and South Korea are both Asian countries with very close geographical locations and very convenient travel. South Korea is China's third largest trading partner, with extensive economic and cultural ties.

2. The cultural differences between China and South Korea are small

In recent years, South Korea has become the first choice for working-class families who dream of studying abroad because of its moderate cost. In the past few years, Korean culture has developed deeply in China and has won the hearts of the people. In addition, South Korea and China both belong to Asia and have many similarities in cultural etiquette, teaching systems, etc. Therefore, compared to European and American countries with very different styles, Korean living habits are easier for us Chinese to accept.

3. The duration of master's degree programs abroad is generally shorter than that in China. Postgraduate studies in China are generally 3 years or 2 and a half years, while those abroad rarely exceed 2 years. In the UK and other Commonwealth countries, even one The annual system (two years in South Korea and Japan, and one and a half years in Malaysia) saves time and saves money.

4. The competition for foreign master's degrees is small, and the scholarships are high and varied. It is very easy to get a full scholarship or a half scholarship in national science and engineering disciplines like Korea and Japan, and you can apply without taking any exams. arrive.

Disadvantages:

1. High school students are relatively young, have poor self-control ability, and have immature outlook on life. In an unconstrained environment, they are easily guided by wrong values. At the same time, Safety has also become a concern for many Chinese parents.