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[infinite-happiness]

GKS-G 2023 (1st Round Embassy Track) - Part 1

Hello world!

So this is my very first post here.

Maybe I'll be talking about my GKS application journey on this blog and share my experiences online with you guys (if you happened to stumble upon my writings or just somehow ended up here on this blog :D)! Let's get the ride together!!

Anyway, I made it to the 1st round selection (and hopefully will do so until the final round - Amiin *praying hard) of the Global Korea Scholarship program for the 2023 intake . Well, so proud of myself for making it so far (patting me on the back XD). You did well myself! :)

The application itself is such a tiring, long process which require time and dedication (money I could say hehe). Currently, I am waiting for the 2nd round result by NIIED (합격 고고) which will be announced on early May (dunno maybe in the first week? last year it was on the 6th!) And while waiting, I think it would be good to record my application journey so far, so here I am writing this! Hope this will helpful too for you guys who are interested in applying GKS in the future!^^

So first thing first, I had to prepare all the documents while working full time that it was quite stressing for me. I only had time after work to write my essays. In addition, as English is not first language in my country, I had to get my documents translated into English first and then going back and forth to get my documents apostilled (as I am not living in the capital city - it took me 2 hours one way). Another thing is about the recommendation letter (this consumed me more time and energy than I thought haha - you guys better prepare it beforehand). I asked my academic advisor to write one (I had prepared my draft before contacting him, which he then asked about it actually). I had to explain to him multiple times to make sure he signs across the backflap of the envelop as well. But when I got the document.. no.. nothing! my professor didn't sign on the backflap :( On top of that, the document was so messed up, it was crumpled here and there (JNE is not professional this time ㅠ). I had to contact my professor again and asked him to send me a new one (with sign on the backflap) and to put some cardboard along with the packet to make sure it arrived safely. In the end I got my letter back (safely), but it took about one week (obviously lol).

After that, I arranged all the documents needed and sent it to the Korean embassy like one weeks before the application closed (still using JNE tho wkwk). The applicants of the embassy track in my country (I'm from Indonesia) was around 699 people and the quota is only 27! YES, you read it right! I had almost like 700 competitors ㅠ but I was indeed so lucky to get selected (Thanks God!).

The Korean embassy in my country chose like 45 candidates in the document screening. They announced the successful candidates list on their website, but they only posted the applicant's given name (last year they published the full name), and there was my first name as well! But, but.. the thing is my name is not unique at all, most of the women in my country are having the same name with me :) and that was not cool all lol. I was afraid if it actually were not me (although I had a feeling that is was me ㅋㅋ) and got more paranoid after asking one of the 2022 successful applicants as he said that last year the embassy mailed the successful candidates first before posting the list on the website. And I didn't receive any mail from the embassy (had been checking every 5 minutes lol, inbox and spam). I couldn't concentrate on my work because of my anxiety (despite that my Korean ehm crush (?) kept telling me that I would make it because I have TOPIK level 6 - but still.. ㅠ). And then the lunch time came and I was about to do my Dhuzr prayer that I got an email from the embassy congratulating me! I was so happy and was about to cry until I finally read on the mail that I had to do the interview the next day (they said it would start from 8 to 11, first come first serve based)! Yep, the next very day! Congrats to me! lol . I felt overwhelmed because I'm new in my company, and I didn't know if one day notice for a leave is acceptable here. So as soon as I finished my prayer, I reached up to the HR representative in my Department and asked her about the matter. She said that it was okay as long as my supervisor okay with it. Fortunately, my supervisor let me to take a leave for the next day (thank you Mr~ - I told him that I had an urgent family matter lol).

With that, I started the interview preparation as soon as I got off from work. I studied my essays (read it again and again), watched videos related and read people's blogs as well (thank you people :)). I also made a list of questions that the interviewers might ask and recorded myself to practice my answers until late (not recommended but I had no choice ㅜ).

Well, this is going to be a loooong story so maybe I will split it into some parts (I know you guys will be bored to read a very long passage coz so do I :D). Will be back for the second part about my interview experience (and hopefully will be consistent with this blog XD)!

Thank you for reading! Have a lovely day! <3

XOXO

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[bubbleblr]

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[nisshant]

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[study0045]

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[kimsohyunph]

"Thank you, Lord. 🙏 I am preparing for a big plot twist in my life." 🇵🇭🛬🏫🇰🇷 High school pa lang ako nagseself-study na ako ng Korean, pero hindi consistent. Ngayon lang ako naglakas ng loob na kumuha ng Test of Proficiency in Korean (TOPIK). ㄱㄴㄷㄹ Kamsalamat po sa kasa-kasama ko sa Korean Language Journey ko UP Arirang @uparirang King Sejong Institute Foundation, @king.sejong.institute & Korean Cultural Center in the Philippines @kccphil .💙❤️❤️💙 🤝🙆‍♀️🙇‍♀️ #FlyToSeoUlit ⏳ #StudyInKorea 🔜 https://www.instagram.com/p/ChhBKsauBVi/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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[scholarshipja]

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[wonderlifeofsara]

Last year I took you on a trip around the historical areas from the Baekje Kingdom @baekje_historic_areas which was one of the three main kingdoms in Korea between years 18 and 660 A.D. It’s been a while since I got to go on a trip and I definitely miss my little escapes from Seoul 🥲 Last year I got to visit several of the Baekje historical areas but still so many to go… There are three main areas - Buyeo, Iksan and Gongju, which were each the capital of the kingdom at one point during its time. Here is my little memory from Buyeo 🥰 Hope I can visit again! 작년에 저는 백제시대의 역사적인 지역을 여행하고 왔었습니다. 정말 오랜만에 여행을 갔었는데 서울에서의 작은 탈출이 정말 그리워요 저는 작년에 백제역사유적지구의 몇 지역은 방문했지만 여전히 가야 할 곳이 많아요… 부여, 익산, 공주 다 가보고싶어요! 이 사진은 작년 부여의 작은 추억입니다🥰 올해도 다시 갈 수 있기를… . . . #백제세계유산센터 #백제역사유적지구 #백제역사유적지구외국인기자단 #백제 #백제역사 #한국 #한국역사 #부여 #부여여행 #studyabroad #seoul #seoulguide #studyinkorea #lifeinkorea #travelblog #southkorea #veganfoodshare #veganfoodie #vegankorea #vegansofig # #외국인 #외국인모댈 #koreanhistory #koreantrip #baekje #baekjekingdom #koreantrip #discoverkorea #비건생활 #비건친구 (부여에서) https://www.instagram.com/p/CgJ7G19PKbg/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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[abidurrahmanabid]

한국과학기술원 Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology - 카이스트 KAIST #KAIST My neighbor campus. It's amazing to live in a position where you can get the top world-class educational environment. Both #CNU & #KAIST has a good reputation in their respective research sector. In such an environment, I am not a good fit yet. I am struggling to be a fit. And always try to achieve /find something to go ahead. #kaist #kaistian #kaistlifeBel #korea #카이스트 #studyabroad #studyinkorea #internationalstudentlife #kaistisss #daejeon #QSRankings #chungnamnationaluniversity #southkorea #QS #topuniversities #highereducation #university #research (at 한국과학기술원 Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology - 카이스트 KAIST) https://www.instagram.com/p/CfDTCpBh1jpncvSgQTFmomHuBwjQp-0J0X5XdQ0/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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[study-for-hogwarts]

I've been studying at the Hankuk University of foreign studies in Seoul for the past 8 months. We have online classes, but I love doing my assignments in the library. They have a small cafe down here and play soft piano music.🌿🎼💻🕰️

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[bonaintan]

A Journey to KGSP/GKS: Self-reflection

It’s been over five years since I started my journey as a KGSP/GKS awardee, four years since I started mentoring people who were preparing for their applications, and two years since I completed the KGSP/GKS program and posted the series of A Journey to KGSP/GKS here, which allows me to reach out to even more people on the same journey. When starting the series, I just thought to give back as much advice and assistance as I received from past awardees and expand their helping hands to more prospective applicants.

Years back, when I got my first offer to be a mentor in a scholarship mentorship program, I was conflicted about whether or not to accept it. Years after, I was still in doubt to openly share my experience here because I’m far from an expert, let alone guarantee anything that will make anyone closer to their dream school in Korea. It’s probably the weight of giving advice and guidance to other people that I am always concerned about (the same reason that led me to change my career path). But, regardless of the difference I could make, I just hope that this little trace of mine could last for a long time.

Thanks to these posts, I connected with people from different sides of the world who DM me on Instagram and offer me to check their essays. I personally don’t think that it’s an easy thing to do, especially to someone you barely know and have never met in person, given that the essay includes the story of your life, the family you grew up with, even some details that you might have never shared with anyone else. But, despite my limited experience and the assistance I can give, they let me into some parts of their lives and even let me give suggestions on how to present them differently in writing. I think it’s an amazing way to cross paths with people you never knew existed and to be part of their life journey, even just for a while.

For me, reading every essay is a privilege, a worth learning place, and a chance to reflect on. It always feels like putting on different eyes to see and experience the world. And, none of my feedback for them will ever be worth the same. So, I just wanted those who have kindly shared their essays with me to know that I never took this privilege lightly nor took it for granted. It’s part of my long life learning experience, which I’ll always be grateful for.

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[rasoka]

I moved to South Korea during the pandemic, watch my experience in quarantine there💙

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[dreamerdreamerontheblog]

I can’t believe that the GKS second round results will be out this Friday. I’m beyond scared

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[ranamajid007]

Had a chance to visit my university in Korea again and it reminded me of the good old uni days! ☺️ And btw do you know #HUFS university has 60 departments and offers 53 different language courses. 🥰🇰🇷 Can you find your country’s flag here? (Although #Pakistan isn’t there but I heard very soon a degree in #Urdu language will be offered) 🇵🇰😍 #globalseoulmates #gsm2019 #seoul #iseoulu #koreadiaries #foreignersinkorea #hufs 한국외대 #hankukuniversity #lifeinKorea #pakistanisinKorea #pakistanischolars #studyinkorea #kgsp #niied #campuslife #university #india #japan #turkey #iran #russia #thailand #외국인 #외국인모델 #vietnam #china #model #majidmushtaq #sweden #germany (at 한국외국어대학교 (Hankuk University of Foreign Studies)) https://www.instagram.com/p/B3DngwXHneP/?igshid=hmkxxisa628y

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