Returning to Switzerland After Seven Years Abroad

When I was 18, directly after my high school graduation, foreign countries were calling and took me on a long journey. I became a professional table tennis player and therefore living abroad was kind normal for me as there is no infrastructure for my sport here in Switzerland.

“Parea”

If you have ever come to Greece as a tourist, you have certainly been confronted with the hospitality of the Greeks and their warm way of making contact with people quickly (which happens more frequently in rural parts of the country than for example in Athens).

My Reflection on the Emphasis of Social Harmony in the Korean Society

While staying in South Korea I encountered numerous cultural practices that surprised me and that I had to adjust to.

When it comes to gender …

During my stay in Norway, I saw something every day on the streets of Bergen (Norway) that made me wonder. At the beginning, I could not explain what it was because I did not know it myself.

Korean 101

One of the luxuries of being an international student at Korea University is the convenience of speaking English all around the campus. Because of this, sometimes I am even frustrated by the fact that I cannot practice my almost non-existent Korean skills.

English – There’s more than you’d expect

I have to admit that my choice for my host university was definitely influenced by what language they speak in that country.

Hvordan går det? Bra!

During my stay here in Norway I get in touch with many different languages. Italian, German, Spanish, French and Finnish just to name a few, and of course Norwegian and English.

When the Swiss “z’vieri” becomes the Norwegian “kvelds”

Has anyone given any thought in advance to asking at what times people normally eat in Norway? I honestly didn’t.

Dressing Habits in Sheffield

In many ways, England is not much different from Switzerland and other European countries I’ve been to before. However, one thing that seems uniquely British to me are the school uniforms.

Mastering Eating Rules in South Korea

Living in South Korea for one month now, I have become very familiar with Korean food and the rituals around it. In the beginning, I was hyperaware of the fact that there are many rules when it comes to age and how to act as a younger person. However, everything I knew quickly flew out of the window as I forgot about the rules of conduct as soon as my dish was in front of me.