Being A Top 1% Student in Korea | Street Interview
Did you know that South Korea is facing the worst labor market crisis since the Asian financial crisis in 1997? To find out how bad the situation is, we asked the top 1% college students from South Korea. Do they have anything to worry about? What does it mean for the rest if they themselves are struggling to find jobs? Let’s find out.
0:00 - Intro
1:00 - How prestigious is SNU?
2:36 - How hard did you study to get in?
4:16 - How do people react when they find out you go to SNU?
8:00 - Are you concerned about getting a job?
10:10 - Why did it become so difficult to find jobs?
13:07 - Is it worth going to college in 2021 in Korea?
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I kinda wonder how many refused to do the interview because it would waste their precious studying time
Lmao
@Veroxi What do you mean ? It is the right "their"
@@mirage_0641 they put the i before the e lolol
@Veroxi the ‘their’ is obviously a typo , gtfoh if you’re too dumb to realize that
@Veroxi as long as you understand what they are saying, spelling mistakes are irrelevant, this is the internet not an English test
Lol instead of sneaking off into the bathroom to vape like most kids, these koreans sneak off into bathrooms to study LOL.
Right 🤣🤣
Lol almost all Asians. I have taken so many sick leaves in my high school to go to my coaching at 7 in morning and come home at 9pm just to study a little more.Skipped or ate lunch while solving questions. Not much of a difference from Korea as an Indian myself
@Vipula Sharma medical coaching
@@surbhiprasad8411 Yes. As a westerner, while I do feel that some of the pressures that Asian societies place on their young to conform to one narrow definition of success can be detrimental I do admire their tenacity and dedication. In the end there are worst things to be obsessed with then studying.
It’s so saddening to see how brainwashed these kids are by hardcore capitalism, that hard work will get you anything and anywhere in life :( They just study all the damn time they are humans not machines ffs
Now AsianBoss needs to do an interview with the kids ON THE OTHER SIDE. Aka the ones WITHOUT college degrees, and high test results etc. It would be very interesting to hear their side of the story, and how life is treating them in Korea. Their struggles, prejudices, opportunities, etc. Cause I'm pretty sure that number is higher and reflects the young population and their current obstacles, a lot better. Edit: Thank you guys for all the love! Let's hope AsianBoss sees this!🙏
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That would be awesome!
I'm a freshman. Few months ago, I thought like this, "My biggest flaw is that I couldn't enter Seoul National University." It was a shame for me. The fact that I failed to pass the interview phase pushed me down, and I was so ashamed of myself for a while. Now I am satisfied with my life and living happily, but it feels strange to watch the video recalling few months ago. How miserable was it that my life existed for college entrance... Isn't it ridiculous?
Yeah that is a good mindset to have! Life is not only about the best university or going to SKY, sometimes the pressure just isn't worth it. For some, they may crack under pressure and have mental health issues relating to stress for the rest of their life. I would rather go to a mid-tier university than excessively overwork myself by cramming for tests and writing a thousand essays in 3-4 years. In reality it is just a small part of your life, things like family and friends can make you a more rounded out person than just 'studying all day'. Also, your English is very good! Must be from all that English studying you do... haha
@@WolfTitan99 thx :) Haha... That's right. Satisfaction is a good thing. I think, I didn't know how to satisfy for my life, myself. I passed for two universities' exam of SKY. I hadn't known that was enough for me. It's enough. I studied 13 hours a day for 3 years. Well, I used a translator a little bit in the first comment. I can't use English well... Thank you for your compliments. In this comment, there is MY English for telling my opinion about Korean education. Can you read it and make a comment, please? There is no time for any writing in most of Korean school curriculum. Only reading. That's why a lot of Korean people are good at reading, not speaking. Schools don't teach us such difficult things to make an exam. This is one of most harmful effects on the country. We can't learn what we really want to learn, how to think, debate, and make an creative and critical thinking. For example. I love learn languages, especially Russian :) (I'm studying in Department of RLL.) Nowadays I'm learning Latin language. And also I like to read Roman and Greek classics, such as Odyssey, De oficiis, etc. But Korean schools don't like students like me. They just want such a machine that can pass every exam they have made. There is no Russian and Latin languages in the regular curriculum. Well, we learn Korean classics. But they impose us to memorize just one analysis for it. They don't care what we feel in classics. They always say, 'Why you students can't make creative thinking? WHY?' Well, I think everyone knows the basic cause of this situation. Except for the politicians haha :) We need some change in every system of Korea... Such inefficient, competitive, and no worthy environments for the future of our descendants.
@@user-vp8xw8ly7g I guess creativity is lacking in every asian countries ofcourse because of it's EDUCATION SYSTEM!!!!!
@@user-vp8xw8ly7g I love hearing about your time in South Korea! I’m glad that you have come to your conclusion! There are different ways to measure everyone’s potential in almost everything! We are all wonderfully different. And for your class or personal readings, I will advise you to do opinion pieces on them. This particular way will help formulate your debating and critical thinking skills. • identify the question/s being addressed • describe the core argument/ or narrative • assess strengths and weaknesses • suggest possible counter-arguments and further questions arising • conclude with what you think, overall, about the reading concerned This technique is being taught at Master's level here in the UK. It's quite helpful for you to independently learn.
@@ysonn9707 Yeah... I totally agree.
...is probably stressful as hell.
I know and I’m stressed with normal school imagine a prestigious school.
We have to be calm and hard working at the same time
Smart people can get their job done fast and rest for rhe day
I think the university itself isnt as stressful as their highschool! I heard a lot of find it more relaxed
For these students in the video it's probably fine, it's a lot of work but it's worth it. You have students who study 24/7 and still can't get in the top 1%, that's the most stressful.
Did he just casually say that he placed first in the national mathematical exam?
To him, placing first probably doesn't mean much given the type of people he's surrounded by. For a school as prestigous as SNU or any prestigious school for that matter, it can be an humbling experience to say that. It's all relative
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Actually he got second in the national exam and he does speak English
@@zacharyyan4898 What is the use of it when a simple 3kb chip is better and faster than any human in calculations.
@@gluon8760 I disagree, mathematics is not just about who can do 132x37 faster. There are logic, proofs, solutions, things that cannot be solved by computers. Computers are simply tools that humans use to calculate things. Computers don't solve anything by themselves.
12:28 - 13:06 this girl speaks the cold hard facts. Not just in South Korea, it applies to Asia generally. People tend to assume the ranking of your school/uni reflects on how well you do. Kids are taught to study hard to join a good university, technically it is correct, but many kids lost the chance and ability to realize their talent/potential or dreams. And as the girl in the video said, once you get into a top uni, no one helps you out. Many people are lost in the competitive world, even if they look like they are "doing well in a good university"
As someone who went to a top university in the States, it's the same thing. A good portion of my high school went to Top 10 universities around the world (much like the math champ in the video), and they just realize it's still as competitive. The school doesn't matter so much as the habit of working as hard as we did in high school. Not pulling 3-hour sleep nights anymore, but after doing it for 4 years, you learn to hustle and be super efficient when working. It helped to build a skill in which I can enter concentration at any time if I really force myself to. But at the end of the day, the universitiy just doesn't carry you. It's all about what you do there. If you get burnt out after high school and stop trying with that vigor, then you're better off saving your energy.
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this was true, only about 50 years ago. Old people instilled outdated ideals into kids and the kids suffer from this sadly. Hate to say it, but the echo chamber of every generation I hear really reflects different realities people are living in, most older people are compassionate regarding this but they are still ignorant at large thinking if you work and try harder you'll succeed. which technically is a true statement but a terrible and false optic at large negating the whole supply & demand aspect
As someone who got into one of the prestigious schools in the city for ALs, people assume so much about my school but in reality the students know it's the same as everywhere and just trash. Asian mentality needs to change.
As Malaysian, I'm agreed.
In the US, when you go to the uni libraries, it's generally empty. But when I studied abroad in Korea, reserving a desk in uni libraries was competitive in itself. The way Korean students study is on another level. It's scary.
It's quite common in Asia. When I was preparing for A levels in Singapore, I have to queue at a public library in the morning before opening hours to secure a seat that I could use to study till closing hours lol. (To be fair it was exam season and we're all cramming.)
Unless it's finals week. During finals week, it's quiet and pretty much all of the dorm room's lights are on. 🤣
Cologne university library has also no free space during finals... I was also scared (usually I study at home but once went to bib... never again, to much stress)
Same here in India, couldn't get a seat in the library 1 month before exams so had to study in my room itself, where I would be constantly found taking naps 🥲
Hahaha
“It’s hard but not that hard... i placed first in the national mathematic competition” hahaha a king fr, casually dropping that bomb. This is so interesting though fr thank you for this!!
I wish I could say anything remotely close to that
@Official Hoodiee I don’t even have honors I’m just passing or passing I’m in my first year of high school it’s a adjustment for me but my brain has gotten use to high school now
When I saw that, I thought: Yeesh, hopefully he develops some empathy down the line. Not everyone is as fortunate as him to have a privileged upbringing and elite intelligence.
@@1988kcmo that’s true in elementary school I struggled in middle school the first and the last because of Covid we didn’t have virtual learning only we had to turn in work year high school first marking period I struggled second going a bit better but not perfect!
I know how to solve the hardest problem in the hardest test
The education system is quite literally the hunger games high school edition. You fight with your peers and give all u've got to be at the top. Either it's SNU or nothing.
Hunger Games author said it was supposed to mimick high school. This is just taking it to a whole different level.
@@jamiecruz3208 it was? how could high school be so intense? (other than east asian ones ofc)
Also sounds like Divergent
@@milkyway6021 if you are at the ‘bottom of the chain’ it is tough. In addition if you have no money resources for real school can be difficult to get and with online school, home is not a good working environment. And Many more reasons tbh
So true
"Even from young age, rather than focusing on your dreams you are told to get into a good school. However, once you get in no one helps you out." hits harder tho..
Sneak into the bathroom to STUDY. theyy are hella determined. don't people usually sneak into a bathroom to take a break
I have seen this happen in medical colleges where people lie to your face and say so I just slept off and didn't study, just to get better marks than you.
South Korea is very modern and very conservative at the same time. Interesting.
All emerging countries with 3rd world past are
@@saladassreal4040 yeah, they had really rapid modernisation, just decades ago they were definitely way poorer/underdeveloped
@@saladassreal4040 okay then why did you ask?
japan and china too !
yeah, sk developed too fast economically for their social standards to catch up. although social standards are getting better, the rate is still slower compared to how fast the economic growth rate was. it's literally called the han river "miracle" economically, very sad social standards are still slower
They're the perfect example of ideal asian children.
@@mariee_e i think op meant like... asian parents ideal child. i don't think the op was referencing the "model minority" stereotype
@@mariee_e they aren't minorities :P they are in Korea haha
Exactly Dude , LOL 😂
Yesss...
Yeah but not ideal !!
I'm glad that I live and studied in Switzerland. Here, these sort of rankings don't exist. You don't have to be the the best in every class and be admitted to prestigious schools and unis to be successful. The great thing about our scholar system is that after secondary school, you'd either go to highscool or choose to take an apprenticeship (you learn a job, e.g. as a mechanic). In any case you will be studying for a few years and get a diploma once completed. The great thing is that once you have your working diploma, you can still go to university to study if you wish. You will not be rejected simply because you haven't attended prestigious schools or didn't have top grades. Everyone is given the opportunity to evolve intellectualy no matter how they have performed before. Swiss highschools and universities belong to the best in the world, yet we aren't restricting access to only the top end students.
I love Switzerland 🇨🇭
Same in the Netherlands
Switzerland is not Asia. Large difference and nothing is better at the other. EU and ASIA scholar system equally best in their own ways.
I’m brazilian and i went in switzerland at few years ago, i miss so much, i hope i can live there someday ❤️
It's mainly cause of the population, in Asian countries the population is huge and so is the competition most of us wanna migrate to countries with lower competition and more opportunities:))
My parents would kick me out of the house everyday to go out and play with my friends. Never checked my homework, never got upset at an occasional failing grade. In the end, I think I did pretty good with two Masters and a job I enjoy and can (happily) support them with.
Goals!
You are soo blessed I live in India and I have my entrance exam in few months and it feels like hell.
@@purpledeer4135 relatable. I hope you pass. If you don't, then don't feel guilty at all. Exams in our country are a joke.
Lucky
Competition is nonexistent back then coupled with wherever you were from, now you'd be nowhere
Aaah this is the SNU that penthouse and sky castle kids have to go so bad
Bhahhaah
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Yas, U can kill someone for that. jK
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I'm so glad that Asian Boss is back.
Top tier journalism
Lol they were never gone... What u talking about
@@long8398 rip
They were never gone.. they just pretended so that they can milk money from people
Me Too Dude
I wrote my uni dissertation (east asian studies, korean major) about the korean working and studying ethics, physical and mental health issues experienced by korean top students and members of the“kongstagram” community, and psychological, sociological, historical and economic reasons why the korean culture is so focused on productivity. In order to conduct a survey I have contacted a huge number of kongstagram students... and you would believe how many of them told me they were so busy studying that they couldn’t even spend 5 minutes on the survey (though they were all really nice about it, and their “no” was a very eloquent answer to my survey as well). As for the ones who answered my questions.. let’s say that suicidal thoughts, constant fear of not being “enough”, and an average of 13hours of study were their average answers. I’ll never forget how painful it was to read their answers: one girl even replied “you cannot have both health and success anyways”... Thank you Asian Boss for this interview!
Damn, one student said she enjoys studying. I can't imagine myself being like that although I want to. 😱
I do enjoy studying sometimes. When I was in high school, I used to do physics problems for fun.
Yeah me too enjoyed studying in my middle school .
I do enjoy studying but only for personal reasons- if people start forcing me to do it, I cry lmao.
I was a straight-A student from middle school to high school. College was freaking difficult. I learned that I loved learning, but not studying. I hate the pressure of exams and finals. I thought high school was very easy because whatever was taught in class was actually similar to the questions in the exams. I have a very good memory so I was a good test taker in high school. I did all the homework on time in high school and college. The difference was some of the questions in the exams in college were not taught in class but coming from "studying" extra materials outside of class. I didn't like studying especially topics that weren't interesting. But I did enjoy learning topics that were interesting and related to my current career. If I had used up so much time "studying" for things I didn't really like to do, I would be forcing myself to "want to study" those topics. And some people have a hard time figuring out what they want to do because they forced themselves to do well on everything and forgot that they enjoyed something more than others. There needs to be a balance between "studying" and "learning". Learning something new is for life, studying ends when you get out of school.
@@goldlilys sounds like college is gon’ be the end of me if some of the items are not taught
According to OECD South Korean students are ranked at the bottom when comes to happiness. This is the reason why. A good portrayal of this can be seen in a Kdrama called SKY Castle.
In fact the whole country!! Social pressure is really hard and pathetic
They live in a high standard society
@@jessebumengeg6242 with no ground to land on, this mentality is doomed to reach the demographic collapse
A lot of asian countries are like that, societal pressure is quite high in asian countries.
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Asian exams are usually unnecessarily tough , and society is usually harsh when it comes to judging the students , comparing them etc . . . So yes I hate it too. China , India (I'm Indian ), and actually most Asian countries need to calm down
@Sahil Shirodkar i mean it’s pretty bad but i wouldn’t say worse gen for sure considering how I as a woman would’ve had way less chances to go to any college 50 years ago..
@@onlythegracee yes and thats how my parents cover the extreme stress I am going through being a medical aspirant. They go on and say "You are given food ,shelter ,clothing ,security then why can't you just study and score. In our times only the elite had access to such facilities. We don't ask you to do anything except for studying and being successful in your own life and you can't even do that."And I have no comeback for this. A NEET Indian medical aspirant life for now three years including my drop year.
Not so much here in the Philippines tho. Most people here are even proud of their low exam scores. Lol
@@metalheadcomicbookfan797 Haha in Indonesia, it's pretty much the same
@@surbhiprasad8411 all the best to you girl. 😁👍👍 I know you will do good.
Those SNU students are brains and looks. Look at their skin, doesnt seemed stressed over studying. Blessed peeps.
It's because of the very high beauty standards. This is why they feel and work to have a fit body and good skin (Korea has very good skincare products)
Imagine how much pressure they go through
Thumbnails have no use for ugly interviewees.
@@edwardjones2202 now ugly starts with u
this is like the IITs in India (Indian Institute of technology) and it being one of the hardest universities to get into definitely generates a lot of pressure. About 16 lakh students aim for these universities (23 of them exist all over the country) and usually the top 1% get in, so we can definitely relate and I wish all the best to these hardworking students and will try to be as hardworking as they are and have an admirable work ethic as them.
Translation correction at 3:40: The guy said that he had a lot of nose bleeds (코피), and not that he drank a lot of coffee (커피). Although I'm sure he had his fair share of caffeine as well to stay alert and study!
@@eu9ne Apparently, East Asians see it as a good sign that you’re studying hard? Idk, as a lazy ass, I don’t understand why people choose to sacrifice their health to just study. Maybe I’m just dumb af and weak.
@@sarcasticismyname1163 quoting what my teacher says - "You can delay your sleep and recover your sleep after the exams but the exams cannot be delayed"
@@ForteExpresso NOICE
It hysterical to me that blood 피 in korean is pee in english
@@ForteExpresso she's right in my opinion.
I like how there are actual females studying engineering. People always tell me that engineering is a male major. Now I can show them this video.
I believe ultimately it comes down to what subjects you enjoy. The fundamental reason why engineering is male dominated is simply because women, in general, do not want to study that.
I don't know where you live, but in the US it's absolutely a "male" major, despite efforts to expand diversity. It's not about the subject matter, but about the attitudes of colleagues after they graduate and find a job. Employers lowering standards to force gender diversity at the workplace haven't proven effective, since there's now the "diversity pick" stereotype to work against. It really depends where you look, some countries are better about it than others. Not to mention that, for whatever reason, high-paying subjects just tend to not appeal to women in the US. Could be stereotypes, social constructs, upbringing, etc. Too many factors to take into account.
@@NamaDoodoo but they (women) don't want to study that because from a early age they're not motived by society to pursue something like science or engineering because its considered a "male career" in opposition to "female careers" such as teaching, arts, nursing.
@@andreaherrera13 I respectfully disagree. Having studied electrical engineering and worked as an electrical engineer, the majority of us enjoyed mathematics and sciences at school so we looked at what careers incorporates that. At school, compared to men, women are drawn moreso to humanitarian subjects so go on to study that at university. Theres no big push or pull force at high school, you are naturally do better at the subjects you enjoy (hence I suck at English).
Here in India female also study engineering in a very large number!!
It sounds so depressing! I could have definitely tried harder in high school, I did not give 100% because I didn't see what for, my grades were good enough. I just applied to the university I wanted to study at, and that was it. I had a relaxed Bachelor experience and a relaxed Master experience - four years and two diplomas later I am very happy and I am already working as well, so I don't have to worry about that at all. At the moment I am doing part-time and once I am done the company will give me a full-time contract
What country do you come from..?
Which country
Mam , you belong to the first world country .... The way you wrote this is like a school student is making fun of a baby because he can't read 😂 The competition is very high in Asia for colleges *and to get employed* . So it becomes an automatic criteria from childhood to have a certain path to achieve financial stability at a certain age .
Bruh….which country
And there's me, not caring and not scared of deadlines.
I respect every single one of these hard-working folks, but isn't it a bit sad? They "waste" their youth, miss out on a lot of things just to study, so they can get into the most prestigous university, where they stress 4/5 or even more years, only to get a job in a company where they are expected to work until they die. What has the society come to..
@Kai Yeah, can't speak for the whole Europe, but where I live, it's pretty much the same
@justice justice That's why I surrounded the word with quotation marks, I simply couldn't think of a better word.
No need to pity them. It's hard to get into but not hard to graduate and their resumes rise to the top of any pile. No guarantees but definitely an edge
How else are the boss of Samsung supposed to flaunt their wealth if not for these people. This is the “beauty” and end goal of capitalism and utilising humans as numbers and resources.
Dont compare it to other country, coz we asians focuses on ourselves than being selfish and regret it in the future. We think long term
I really feel for those kids in Korea (and other Asian countries) who spend their childhood and adolescence studying.. Some of them may be cut out for it but most of them probably don't have time to pursue their hobbies or passion. That one lady is right, something fundamental about the education system should change!
I agree with you. Im in 12grade now, in vietnamese. And i dont have time for my hobby, even time for excercise.
I feel like they are extremely smart and trained but they lack social skills from all that time they spent only focusing in their education.
It’s the combination of fewer opportunities (though I wouldn’t classify Korea there) coupled with high populations and stiff competition for the few jobs that exist, non existent social security, high healthcare costs imply that difference between a good and average job is the difference between a decent lifestyle and poverty.
@@jiichu2831 poor u, i kinda just didn't study as hard as you did cuz I know my future does not depend on my score, and cuz I was accepted to a uni overseas already. Take it easy bruh. Study smart too, not hard. The test is easier than what you think it is. Just breathe.
I agree, after studying like a crazy person for many years I slipped in the college entrance exam and couldn't get into the most prestigious medical university, and at that time I was so lost, cause all I had been doing in my life was study and I wasn't even sure if getting into that university was my dream or just because my grandma was so adamant that I must go to that university, worst phase in my life honestly
These young people are very articulate. Very thoughtful insight. They will do well. It's all about good time management and work ethics. They have them and the companies that hire will look for these qualities. Welcome back Asian Boss
They were all so well spoken en formulated their opinion in such a good and polite way!
While getting into SNU or top Korean companies are admirable goals, wish Koreans gave more focus on entrepreneurship and finding their individual passion. So many people I know aim to get hired by a certain company and think everything will be perfect but then find they are working for a title that makes others go wow but can make themselves feel like, I'm exactly where I wanted to be after so many years...but now what?
Exactly! After the top degree and an office at a top company, then what? When stress is kicking your butt, those superficial things matter less.
AGREE! totally
Dude I see you everywhere
Korea is all about wrote learning and no creativity. Same with every country but Korea is especially bad. And because of so many regulations and restrictions, and because of big companies taking over everything, startups are very difficult in Korea. So lots of people move to US for business.
word... a newly grad in Korea only makes 35k too
This has a direct correlation with suicide rates in S. Korea, there are lot of people in S. Korea who are not truly happy
Even worse for young adult males who have to serve in the SK army for 2 years. Suicide rates are the highest amongst that group because their girlfriends break up with them while they have to serve. Just some info from my SK male cohorts.
yup, I'd personally think it's good to find a mix between studying and enjoying life
@@surfnusa what? Really? Because their girlfriends break up with them?
@@ncutca2909 it's not just gf but the word military itself is so heavy enough to make them stressed even they know it's coming.. and imagine the stress level of absolute introvert people going in literally different environment full of people shout at you
In many asian countries there are students suffering from students dipression bcoz society has huge grade expectations 😭
People, stop saying they have stressful and miserable lives. They’re really proud of what they’ve achieved so instead of pointing out the bad parts, you should be focusing on how amazing these people are. As a girl who is still gaining laboral experience, it’s so refreshing and fascinating to listen to these guys. They’re very clever and didn’t give up. That’s admirable.
I'm guessing you aren't a person who has studied in an asian country?
PLUE HEARTFILIA No, I am not and why is that relevant? You’re trying to say there’s more pressure in Asian countries? It’s the same everywhere. Studying in a prestigious College is beneficial to you and it doesn’t matter where you are from.
@@sophielann oit is well known that kids studying in asian countries have more stress at earlier stages(which is a bad thing). Studying in a prestigious college is beneficial, but at what cost? I am proud of these guys and I respect them, but I definitely know that they had to cost their health for getting where they are... I am asian and I am studying in my country, the education system is terrible and it has had a negative impact on alot of people especially about their mental health, that's why a non asian student wouldn't understand what we mean by degrading health...
PLUE HEARTFILIA If you’re stressed because of your studies, that doesn’t mean these guys on the video are the same as you. Don’t insert your own feelings onto them.
@@sophielann I'm not talking about myself, I'm talking about millions of people who know that yes, it is strong and commendable to pull through it. But it's literally said in the video, how they had to deprive themselves of the required sleep and physical activity... All we mean is that it is sad how in so many asian countries, a persons worth is based on their academic achievement over other things.
I studied at SNU and it’s crazy how much more relaxed college students are. Everyone was obviously still studying very hard, but you can tell everyone was much more relaxed as compared to high school. Honestly, everybody was really smart but everyone had such different personalities and were extremely nice. Whenever I mentioned that I went to SNU, older people would get so excited and start praising me, which was really rare but felt a bit nice since I don’t really get that praise back home.
do foreign students also have job opportunities like korean or there is a bit racism. even though the foreign student is at top position? please tell 🤔
@@BTSarmy-zx1gc Since we are on a student visa, we are not allowed to have a job. You are able to volunteer in some places such as cafes, but of course you will not be paid. Let’s say, you’re under a program that allows you to work… I feel like finding a job would be somewhat difficult (especially if you’re not fluent in Korean) as some Koreans do not necessarily accept foreigners. You’d likely have a better chance in places like Itaewon where foreigners are the majority though, but tbh, I don’t recall ever seeing a non-korean working outside of Itaewon.
omg that sounds tough! !! so how is it for engineering like is it easy to find job there. and unnie are you telling there is also no paid internship . i mean in my country where i live college sttudents get a offer to get paid internship in computer science engineering?
This is the asian child my mom wants but never had because I’m lazy asf💀😭
My father wanted me to be a doctor but I didn't get the required score so they sent me to study pharmacy it was so difficult I ran away from home and started living with my mom instead 💀
.. 모두들 파이팅.
Saaame, but since I'm in the U.S I can still get a degree of my choice, age dont matter lol. I do wanna go back though just to learn xD
Same here lol C's get degrees 😂
@@aastha4532 "WHY U NO DOCTOR YET!!!" - your dad, probably
I hope the South Korean working culture surrounding labour eventually shifts to a more pro-workers rights focus
I think in the future that the government will create babies (of highest IQ people) in artificial wombs. So when a doctor is needed, then the government will take the sperm and egg of the smartest man and woman, then create a baby with it, then raise it to become a doctor. Regular people will not be allowed to have kids
communism baby
Why, so they can become lazy autoworkers?
@@ZZ-mq9pd Bruv idk if asian countries would do this, but germany definitely taps out right there 😳
@@ZZ-mq9pd hmmm I don't know how far into the future you're talking but dna is quite complicated, I doubt people have much control of what type of genes they pass over. That being said what you talk of about regular people not being able to have children. It's being done economically in the US. De-incentivising people of low income families to have children by rising costs of living but not reducing the wage gap.
this video is truly inspiring..needed it the most🔥
It's so crazy to see through the eyes of such smart people! I could never, though - I'm not a genius like that and even so have a lot of mental health issues with school and college pressure. I'd love to learn how they deal with stress, anxiety, depression, and burnout.
They can't handle stress. Stress is their base state
@@lexiharon9088 @Lexi Haron You are here on a big platform like KZhead and writing comments because people like slave's of society's demad built such platforms.. Don't say anything nonsense, our lives would have been nothing like what it is now without intelligent people. Some study, some don't, it depends upon their choice, why only they are the ones who wished to work hard? Their must be a reason, they want to do it.. They worked hard for it. Likewise everything, every job is society's demand, without it, humans ain't be humans, we would be like animals!
@@NituSingh-lo8dm another brainwashed Indian student, go clear entrance kid
That's why time management is important kids, even I struggle with it most of the times.
LMAOOOO
Meanwhile me who can't focus while studying and studies the day before exam and still miraculously passes I really need to manage my time and not procrastinate
ah i definitely have problem with this T.T
sameee
Lol even you
The amt of time they have studied in highschool, i wouldn't study that much in my entire life
for them too tbh, high school is like hell and then college is wayyyy less intense in Korea.
@@onlythegracee isnt college there just ten times more intense ?
Bro did u got one thing those who are studying engineering are not worried about their jobs . Hell it's so opposite in India . I think we should send some of our engineers there.
@@sakshipatial4069 I suppose that is so because they are from the best University in South Korea I guess. Those Indians who are in top IITs don't worry about their jobs either
@@user-fb3kn1kq7j actually I have seen that in all other countries and continent's engineer's are not worried about their job bcz almost their each clg is great and you'll rarely find their any non sincere clg orr uni . And in India 90% of clgs have no value . Fact.
Me : studies for an hour Me : takes 5 hr break
Me too
Also Me : doesn't continue the study
Now I understand why kids at penthouse would almost murder each other just to get in SNU. The competition in real life is so tough.
Which penthouse??
@@namratakumari6749 the drama PentHouse
Is it really necessary to sleep only 3 hours, skip your meals or take out your social life just to study and enter your dream university and continue like this until you finish your degree to be able to work? I do not know, each one with their decisions but I would not risk my health just to enter a prestigious university and experience more stress, because once you enter, the competition does not end, it even continues in their jobs. Education in South Korea is very competitive, so much that many fall into depression for not being able to be in the top student. It is a serious problem, and the lack of knowledge of mental health that exists in Asia and other parts of the world too. I just hope they understand that if they fail to meet those goals it is not because they are not enough, it is because of how the society is. Eventually all of us will end up just like dust and bones. Enjoy life!
i love this thread. thank you so much.
Disagree. Being doctors and engineers can be stressful but if everyone slacks and enjoys life 24/7. The society will be corrupted without any proper doctors. People will fall sick and die without treatment. And you can say goodbye to south korea.
@@Steambunbun I'm not saying that you shouldn't work hard or that in your job you just "enjoy life." If you have a goal and a dream, fulfill it, no dream or goal is fulfilled without effort and dedication. What I said is that I don't see the point in taking all the good things out of life and ruining your health for a better job or a good title. You can be a doctor or an engineer and enjoy your life, without risking your health or your job. Do what you want, I speak from my point of view.
Exactly
@@botoncitosdegomita Exactly. There are plenty of doctors I work with that still have time with friends and drink alcohol every weekend. Sure some times can be stressful but the pay is extreamly rewarding. I remember not getting enough sleep and studying very hard during my university days. It is stressful but once I got a stable job and earning very good cash. It is all worth it. I always encourage the youngsters to work harder and not let their opportunity slip out. Suffer now, enjoy later.
Expectations: Ideal asian school kids Cost: *Big chunk of happiness gone, and possibly their own life*
I don't necessarily think so. Many people in Korea also say what you just said, but the students in this video seem to be satisfied with their choice.
@@potterheadonce To them, it's no big deal since they belong to the uppermost percentile of all korean students but I'm talking about the costs of unrealistic expectations to other people. This does not only happen in S.K., but in other countries too like Japan and Singapore and even the rest of the world.
@@wakannaikun9621 You're correct, I see the same cost of happiness at Oxford.
@@wakannaikun9621 But we need doctors. If everyone were just made to slack and no one wants to work properly, many lives will be lost. And society basically breaks and you can say goodbye to south korea
@@Steambunbun There's a big difference between "slacking off" and working to the point of exhaustion. And it has been proven that workers who are happy and well-rested are vastly more productive than those who technically work more hours, but burn themselves out in the process. You say society will collapse if no one works. That's fiction, since people wanna make money, if nothing else. The true threat to all the competitive Asian societies like South Korea, Japan, etcetera is declining happiness + increased depression. Because not only do you get more suicides and mental health problems, but people won't, or rather can't, get into relationships. Less people having a partner = less children being born = a very unhealthy high average age. Can't keep a country running if 80%+ of its citizens are elderly.
Sky castle story automatically plays when things like this comes up
Excellent interview,what I have come to expect from Asian Boss
Did...did she say she would study using a brand new book and wouldnt sleep until she finish it? Goddang I could hardly finish a chapter in single day let alone a whole fricking book!
I've read the 6th Harry Potter book in one go when it came out. While that's enjoyable for something you're really interested in it was super bad for my eyes and I was exhausted afterwards.
@@Smittenhamster but brand new book with math problems and solving equations. sounds haard
@@han.ndana1 oh definitely, that's a whole nother level. I was trying to say that I only read a fun book and it was hard just to physically read all day. What she did is just out of this world really
@@Smittenhamster And that stress multiplies if your mind does not cooperate with you and you begin to have doubts😤
@@mashihodpotatoetm4572 Doesn't it always? I've had a conference call yesterday with a large audience which went not as well as usual because my mind was just elsewhere with worries.
Honestly college gives me anxiety
Ikr just me imagining have to move out from my hometown;-;
Nah these are a bunch of no lives. If you keep your goals straight. For example, all I want is a house, a wife, a kid or two and have enough money to just be happy like go on vacations once every 2 years and play videogames on weekends, etc. (I might sound childish but I'm 20 and that's literally the only things I want.) That's not because I am not capable of working 100 hours a week to get rich. I am. It's just that I won't. For me it's not worth it. I'm now studying motion design. Yeah sure I'm not going to become a doctor but who TF give a sh*. I love what I do. What are you gonna do when you're rich. Work even more to get even richer ? Chill TF out. Take what you get and enjoy life.
@@RS-ko9fx imo that's a great attitude, working 100 hours just to "live" is not the way to go imo. A lot of Eastern societies kind of normalize this, but it's ridiculous
This video was really inspiring for me though. I'm preparing for my entrance exam to get into JNU (university in India) same as SNU it's really hard to get into jnu and the entrance exam is really very tough. But the girl who said she really utilized every second when she's awake for studying and hanging with friends weren't her priority. Inspired me a lot.
This is my favorite Asian boss video, hands down.
I remember reading an economics study that showed SNU students made about a 14% higher salary than those who graduated from other schools. It's crazy how much of a tangible impact that prestige has on South Korean society.
But, what's the point of making extra money if you don't know anything outside of studying and working? That's the question I was asking myself during the video. I suppose everyone has their own margin...
Homie are u smoking? That’s not even much, we see that in America too. Considering how above the top schools are academically above lower ranked schools I would expect a lot more financially.
I think this happens in almost all countries, prestigious institutes graduates get higher salary.
I hope the education system eventually becomes less stressful for young people in East Asian countries
Hahahaah here in the philippines were not that stressful even our class time we enjoy free time and doest follow all rules thats what we live ....Were all happy..
@@life_is_a_myth ikr sinabi ko kang nasa atin di tayu strees
@@chinnyrae1334 No wonder Philippines is so poor and most Filipinos go abroad to work.
@@chinnyrae1334 as a Filipino the lack of discipline is not something to be proud of.
@@sambatra6162 lemme tell u bishhh..even though we dont take class or school seriously but we pass everything on time and also after our school we can find jobs that suits us to do okay...not unlike korea even though they graduated on the most prestigious university still dont have a work because its hard to find...yeah some of filipinos work abroad to earn high amount of money well atleast filipino abroad help philippines economics and also many countries are lack of people to work with them so filipinos also help other country....so dont say philippines is poor because were still growing country and also thats why we are not that rich because we are not a very materialistic people to show our luxurious life like others and we are contented and happy as long as we can eat have fun wid our fam and friends like others their work 24 hours in their life but still not rich and keep on struggling life..u bich i dare u ti find some other problems in ur country..Why ur country is rich and famous?i bet not so shut up.
Appreciatable ❤️❤️👍 very important n deep questions have asked and sincerely hv answered too....a big applause for those students 👏👏👏
It's like the IITs in India, but probably even harder. It would be a great next video if you could interview IITians as well!
What is iit?
@@sarahmalik6134 Indian Institute of Technology - has the hardest entrance exam in the world
Yes
Seriously, real life is so different from school. There's a huge requirement for communication skills and so much "people skills". Those things were just not taught a lot at school. But graduating from a good school is a good ticket to open doors. The most successful ones are those who are good at their jobs and a strong communicator.
“most successful ones are those who are good at their jobs“ that’s the problem here... you need to get into a good college to be able to show that you’re good at it
@@deltazeta6696 Errr depending on what you do, to be good at your job doesn't relate to your school background. eg. stockbroker, police, actors, politics, etc
Damn that focus.... me and my ADHD could never!
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I've attended a very prestigious university here in Canada ( im south asian) I burned out first two years not sleeping and only drinking coffee just to survive in the universities system, lost a few friends, had to recover for 16 months and im going into a easier college now. If I could go back to grade 11, I wouldn't have worked this hard because the psychological aspects of it are very tough and do take a toll on your mental and physical health. Its an entire mindset shift and everyone is out to get one another. Its such an important thing to have a support system or else you will end up lost, bitter and turn into those people that judge and hate others ( which wouldn't be the best thing in a professional setting) in the future and it is not fun. I wish high school could have prepared us for this, not to mention student loan debt.
Which uni??
1:53 Extra-curricular activities matter? In a country in which students are urged to study from morning until midnight? There are only 24 hours in a day, so... how? 🤯
Trust me, you don't want to know. They have such high expectations and brutal standards.
well... morning and midnight both exist in a 24 hour time span sooooo...
it's actually matter, a lot. like you have to be part of the student council, you volunteered on a nursing home, or you have some non-academic awards
How? Just sleep four hours a day at maximum. I'm from Indonesia and I think in some way we have a similar education system with South Korea. To secure a place in top university that's how hard it was (at least) for me and my schoolmates.
Before school and after school Academy and also they have schooling at home after academy. My kid is actually doing this right now here. It’s great services at a great pricr
I'm a NEET(2021)aspirant. This is supposed to be motivating me, but nah its giving me anxiety💀
All the best for your exams You can do this!
Totally feel your pressure... Don't worry...
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@Hybridgamer 410 the thing is you don't have much seats for MBBS in govt medical college in India. Also there is domicile and then reservations. Domicile is such a big thing and then students whose parents have transferable jobs end up suffering the most.Also there are more applicants for NEET than JEE every year. As far as difficulty of exam is considered they measure different skills. In NEET students have to be mentally aware because they trick you with words and has to have very good speed and memorisation power. This is the skill you need in operation theatre whereas in JEE I don't have any in hand experience but I guess it works on technical problem solving and that's what they test there. Comparing them from any one angle is only stupid from my point.
can i just say how impressive they are? they are quite literally the best of the best.
Wow they are all smart answering questions best of luck finding your path
If u ask indian students they will just say I am learning engineering or medicine that the truth
lol 😭
YES OMG. For Indian kids their parents give them two options: Engineering or Medical field. No in between
@@casiabeavers5992 yes but no. indian parents want their kids to be the best in watevr field they choose. mediocre is unacceptable. parents always shoot options like administartive officers..defence officers CAs..also doctors and enginners belong to the list as well. the thing is u need to outstand the neighbours' children/relatives' children. for them its always about living better than anyone else.
Same for my African parents, my brother is doing engineering and Im gonna do medicine
CA
11:54 i think it's kind of sad though, that kids are/have been told a misleading promise about "after you achieved X everything will work out" like since when does life offer such guarantees? it sounds like an incredible degree of oversimplification and like the lady at 13:02 says, there (sadly) have to be significant cultural/economical processes that go on behind so many people acting on this widespread false belief
The reason why academics is the "best road to success" is because its the easiest road to "see" but its not the only road to "sucess" People have different definitions of success. Due to social media everyone thinks sucess means: a big car, a big house, a family. Basically the millionaire lifestyle. People don't realize that true millionaires invent, innovate, and work beyond the norms of our society. Finding untapped markets and thinking outside the box. I was already aspiring to become a web developer which was a lucky goal since I'm literally living off maintainence fees and ad revenue. But they don't teach this stuff in schools. Schools teach people to be obedient. Not to be innovative. Because all countries have an old generation that wants to stay on top and stop the young'ins from innovating and taking control from them
Well every asian parent says things like that...
@@wizicozypher yeah, agreed
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I love this kind of content. I hope people see it more!
The second you are born in those Asia countries like China, South Korea, Japan, you are in such a big pool full of competitions. It is just crazy! Especially when the parents put a lot of pressure on. In my hometown, only 50% of students are able to attend high school! And going to a college is even harder! I have some friends who worked so hard but they just can't be in the top 50% to get into a high school. It's just sad that everything is depending on the score. I am glad my parents gave me good brain so that I am not falling off just because that.
Do yk indian education system . Competition is same like this.. But india and China have huge number of population so it make competition harder than many other countries.. Do you heard about IIT in India? Even Australian proffeser said it is tough.. Selection into IIT is very tough than MIT or so... Some of the Indian students who didn't get into top IIT selected in MIT.. You know neet exam in India it's not that tough exam compared to IIT but the competition is really hard 15 lakh student attend the exam and only 10,000 will get seat.. And yk upsc yk what they say about the syllabus?The topics came under the sun.. But the worst thing that only happens in India is reservation based on caste so if you have top 100 AIR but the one who comes under reserved category has top 200 . The person under reserved category got selected and you with good rank will get rejected..
@@anjanasworld2216 ikr🤧🤧
I don't think it happens this much in Japan
@@anjanasworld2216 ikr. truth.
Interesting to see that Koreans have started asking the same questions about whether university is really necessary for everyone. It's an expensive way to purchase social status or to find yourself! I heard in the UK you go straight from high school to law school or medical school. And I know in Canada you can go to law school (and I think medical school also) after 2 years of university (you don't have to have your Bachelors degree). The university system really sometimes seems to be creating grist for the corporate mill.
Law and medicine are undergraduate degree courses in the U.K. Depending where you are either secondary school (high school) finishes at 16 then you do 2 years at a 6th form college before going to university or secondary school finishes at 18 and then you go to university.
I find it crazy that they think the only way to be successful is to have a degree and be the top student.
University isn't expensive everywhere and sometimes is free
As a girl i'm really so proud of the other girls speaking confidently and i hope people stop bothering them cause they're top students i mean i hope people see their personality instead of their studies cause in the end they're human being i mean it's so great that they're one of the smartest people but when they have to hide where they're studying it means people bothering them alot and that's sad x.x you did a good job keep going :3
RM from BTS was in the nation top 1% too, imagine how hard it was for him to choose a risky career over some “promising” paths.
Yea he's so smart but still wants to be in bts,well atleast their hardwork payed off
Rm would be successful wherever he goes no cap
Where is source for this?
well I would say he had something to back him up really well. He was sure that if he doesn't succeed in this field he can always go back to college and start all over again.
@@acidspittingllama1865 RM said on a TV show, Problematic man that he was top 1.3 percent in all subjects on mock test for university entrance exam. In addition, the broadcast showed some of the certificates of acceptance of the high-level test he passed when he was a student.
Asian Boss should do this same interview in China XD
In India too
You're from China ?
Honestly, people should learn that being the “top” does not matter. What matters is being above average. Intelligence causes depression and the fact that you try even harder to go up will give less satisfaction levels. People are satisfied when they work on what they like. You could have your own business, become a content creator like Asian Boss itself, photographer, wedding planner and many more. We are in the era where there are many many kinds of opportunities that are easily reachable and does not require huge amounts of efforts in studying. All you need for career growth is interest and discipline. I went to one of the top colleges in India. Although I did not work so hard to be where I am but everyone around me did work super hard. I feel for them, I feel their pain, I feel their lack of social skills/communication skills. Good college probably helps out in the beginning but when people reach their thirties, academics are of very very less importance.
Yeah you are right
OMG you are so right! Thanks for sharing!
I respectully disagree to go further. Not everyone can be above average (by definition) but I agree it's about finding your place in the world. We can be happy even if we're below average. Poverty in Korea is relative afterall. We just need not to be taught that unless we become the top 1%, we're total failures, and going to prestiegious university is what defines us. Like you said - academic performance is only one aspect of a person and we have a vast range to choose from. And even if you know you're below average, it's about finding what makes you happy (although it's true in most cases that if you like something enough, you'll probably repeat it enough to be above average)
there are people who thrive to be the top on anything they do. It's a different league and goal. Some people will never understand such desire, especially never having been lived in countries like Korea where the competition is so fierce due to limited natural resources.
Intelligence doesn't cause depression. A lack of emotional development does.
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Idk why but this gave me anxiety and i'm taking my SAT in march so ahahahahahahahahahahahhaha hold me 💀
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I make much more than most people with a college degree. I have a home life. I have no college debt. I am a high school dropout. I did get my GED. My job is very technical and is in the electrical engineering field. How? In grade school they sent you home with homework. In junior high they sent you home with homework. In high school they sent you home with homework. College the send you home with homework. Lesson? Do your homework. If you can read well go to the library and do whatever you want by doing your own homework. It works for me. Find what no one else is doing and they think is to hard and so that.
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Now that I'm older, I realize a big problem is only thing good academics really tells you about a person is they 're really successful at testing. School isn't preparing you to succeed in the real world, it's preparing you to test well. If anything, it feels like many education systems are actively trying to take away your individuality and problem solving skills which are more critical than raw iq/academics in the workplace.
Try doing the math Olympiad or Princeton entrance exams without a crazy high intellectual ability. I understand what you are saying, but tests do test whether you have a decent 🧠
I'm a college student and to be very honest it's giving me anxiety and feels like everyone is pressuring me to take this or that. I am not happy at all. I sometimes cry myself because of frustration and no one even knows it. I just want to disappear. If you hear the song "road" by G.O.D , this song really hits me. You don't even know what path you are taking and if you are still happy about what you are doing in life.
Stay strong...... I'm a college student too....in first year....and yes... it's not easy but we can make it worthwhile.💛
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I went through the same thing when i was in your shoes. I didn't know what i wanted to do and went to college because not going wasn't an option. I was racking up student debt without knowing what to do with the degree I was getting and didn't know if I could find a job after i graduated to pay off that debt. Once I graduated the situation didn't improve and I was lost. Worked odd jobs to start paying off my debt and just feeling lost and hopeless the entire time. Then, luckily a friend introduced me to her company to work until I figured out my life and thanks to that opportunity I finally discovered a place I liked working at. I was 26 at the time and had to go back to school to move up in the company, racked up a second school debt to get through it. But now I am working at something I really enjoy and have managed to pay off all my debt (in big part to living at home for the longest time). I think feeling lost is very normal and not knowing what you want even more so. Probably most people stumble into their careers by chance (like me). So right now, just look into all different careers. Volunteer, take summer jobs if you can, maybe along the way something will inspire you to pursue it more seriously. And honestly, if you still can't find what you like, you can always consider diploma careers that doesn't take long to study for therefore less debt, allow you to find a job more easily (hopefully) and will give you time to consider other options on the future. Sorry for this long post but I wish you good luck and hope you will find your footing in the world soon!
@@grl8nxt3door Feeling lost is very normal when you finish high school, I have tried two graduations but I am still completely lost, going for the third maybe.
If this is what you really want, stay Strong you can do this 👊, if its not, think abt it, your mental health being from 100% to 0% really matter for what you are trying to achieve now?
Good luck for you all guys in your study!
That 'as long as you have a solid plan'. Meanwhile I didn't know what I wanted when I entered university
Most people have NO idea what they really want when they enter university. I've had friends who were Pre-med when they started but changed their majors to Cognitive Science. I've had friends that were undecided up till 2nd year and finally found she enjoyed Ethnic Studies so went to do Social Work. Have friends that were in Engineering up till their 3rd year but didn't enjoy it and changed majors. All eventually found their calling, but what they came with is not what they ended up doing after college. There is nothing wrong with that as long as you have an idea by the time you finish college on what you're going to do. Do internships while in college so you can see how the real world is like for your chosen career and if that changes your mind because of your experiences, know that it might just be the work environment of that place, but it may not be the same for other companies. Every company has its own culture. Some companies are toxic and have stressful environments, while others are fun and challenging, but offer so much career growth. There is nothing wrong with finding a new company to work for every 6 months - year. You do know that Silicon valley employees tend to change their company every year so they can keep raising their rate much easily? It's how you present yourself to the interviewer too.
I know what you mean 😂 I might be more of an extreme case than that even, since I changed domains 4 times. Having a clear goal is a luxury
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I'm from a asian country as well...From Kerala,India....My parents expect me to do well in my studies and I would say im doing well....However, sometimes the pressure is just too much to handle....I get stressed out because of that.....My parents always tells me that only if you suceed u can have a good job....and sometimes it comes to a point where it's just too overwhelming.....It really does.....
I don't know what it is like in India for this but in the US the grades and school name matter maybe when you are looking for your first job, but for a lot of things that really fades in importance the more experience you get. What matters more is really how good you are at what you do and how well you can interact and work with people.
It’s the same in India as well. For the first job, yes it matters then your job progress is solely personality driven or your practical work
I understand you, I am half South Korean who lives in Africa. Both of my Korean parents always tell me , “If you don’t get over 80% or be number one you’ll never be able to travel around the world like you wished, because many people look down on people who live in Africa so if you want to visit America or Israel or Palestine or Romania or Poland then work harder, you’re Korean and Koreans were suppose to work harder, a Korean child can even beat you. You’re going to Germany when you go to college and do you think they will accept you if you came from Africa? No, if you work hard and be number one they will only accept you.” But all the stress and work is making my head hurt and I have to wake up 3am everyday to study and even in my spare times like holidays I have to study and only get a short time of rest, but when I rest all I think is “What grade or percentage will I get when I get my marks back?” or “What if I failed? What will my parents reaction will be?” or “What if I failed the next term and what if I have to start high school all over again?” and “I don’t know what career I want to take when I grow up, what if my parents will be disappointed if they knew I don’t want to be a doctor?” and “What if my parents knew I want to change my gender when I grow up? What will they think? Will they beat me and disown me?” and all these negative thoughts will never leave my mind until I read a book or hang out with my friends for a short time.
Yeah same iam also from india andhrapradesh my parents told me like that only.. but luckily iam a top student now...
I feel so sad for the children. They don't have proper childhoods. It's just too much. Hope they are able to change. Kids are killing themselves from pressure to perform.
Exactly, Miss
ayonn hasan it doesn’t have to be. My goal in life is to be happy and pursue my dreams but if I had to do what they did to get there (spend all my teenage years studying) then I would rather just be happy than to achieve my dream and be miserable as a teenager
@Revanchist They are not childish, you are uneducated. It is the easiest thing in the world to do even a little research on how a lack of social interaction, high pressure and no hobbies affect a child, but apparently you don't know how? Why do you think the suicide rates are so high for? You don't get to call anyone childish with this low level of understanding of the world around you. I see that you are incapable of thinking for yourself.
@Revanchist Good luck dealing with depression in the future
Oh sorry ma'am. I don't think so. I am an alum of SNU undergrad, and your comment is a typical myth, in some sense an insult (or, in the worst case, some unknown form of jealousy the student in the video mentioned) Most of my friends I know from college had happy childhood, and are living happy life. My point is, high achievement and having deprived childhood are just two separate things. Most of them really enjoyed learning and are truly enthusiastic about new knowledge. Do you know why? Because if they really didn't enjoy and just do what their parents force them to do like machine, usually they cannot enter SNU. SNU is not that 'easy' school such that any hardworking machine can simply go in, without real enthusiasm to their achievement. It's just your belief SNU students didn't have a chance to enjoy PROPER childhood. You might be imagining a machine like kid who had no friend, no playing time, no childhood happiness, no independent thinking, no interpersonal skills. Sorry, there's no place for such dull people in our school :) Hope you think about what the student in the video said, they are also just normal students. 우리학교 학생들 충분히 행복한 어린시절 보내고들 자랐어요 ㅋㅋㅋ 뭐 맘대로 생각하시는 건 자유지만 제 친구들중에 그렇게 압박감에 짓눌려 고통스럽게 자라온 애들 의외로 별로 없답니다. 오히려 뭔가 공부하다보니 재미있고 재능있어서 어쩌다보니 들어온 애들이 많지.. 학원에서 24시간 굴린다고 공부에 흥미없는 애가 서울대 갈 것 같아요? 그리고 뭘 가지고 제대로 된 어린시절이랑 그렇지 않은 어린시절을 정하셨는지는 모르겠는데, 글쎄요. 제 귀에는 당신 댓글은 사랑으로 키워주고 아름다운 어린시절을 만들어 줬던 부모님에 대한 비아냥으로 들리는군요 ㅋㅋ
happy to watch new video on this channel. I hope many videos are coming soon. Best wishes for this informative channel.
I studied at Yonsei for a year as an exchange student and took classes mostly with korean students (rather than study abroad courses). I was really surprised to find out that the majority of my classmates studied abroad for high school and only a couple did all of their education in Korea. It was kinda a stereotype that students in the international studies major didn't receive their primary education in Korea and was easier for them to get in because of that.
Very true... if you have foreign diploma very easy to enter...
Yonsei is known for having such students not a common phenomena in other schools though
Hope the Korean economy improves to employ these bright kids. If not, those with English skills can always move overseas for their careers. Computer Science, Engineering...etc - those skills can be used anywhere.
damn..... i'm always too lazy to seek out extra-curricular activities to boost my resumé that i have never even considered that all those options would be fully booked bc of high competition, that must be really demotivating
Thank you for making these type of videos
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Good thing I’m living in Germany. Going to university here I can tell it’s way more relaxing. Employers are looking for practical skills instead of how many A++++ you have. 🤷🏻♀️ I feel bad for the students in SK. They are living their live for education and learning day and night. Must be super exciting...
It's not all that bad. The strict meritocracy here in Asia or atleast in the developed ones has its benefits and it really depends on the cultural lens you wear on how you see the system. You would be surprised to know that the most staunch defenders of the system are those from poor families since this is a ticket for their children to get into a really good university that would otherwise only be accessible for the rich like in other countries. Graduating from these universities means you are an appealing candidate for a job at a major corporation.
yes, might be that the German university system is 'way more relaxed' from a student's perspective and that's comparably nice. Sad fact in Germany is also that both the quality of university lectures as well as the quality of knowledge of the students has been decreasing rapidly for many years now. You can see it at the Gymnasium already, these days you have Gymnasium graduates with grade 1.0 and they are not even able to write a grammatically correct sentence in German, let alone in English. That was very different some 20 years ago. You only got 1.0 for your Abitur when your were exceptional in everything and only a few students got that mark and it was a sign of high quality and knowledge. Now everyone and his mom gets the 1.0 for the sake of everyone feeling cozy and loved and no one should feel disadvantaged no matter how bad a studentfactually is, because everyone wants to study no matter if they are incompetend in every single subject. So the universties are full of many 'relaxed' students with comparably (especially internationally!) zero knowledge and motivation. They start studying, they know from the beginning that they can take every single university test up to three times, failing two of them and that is mostly they spirit of many 'relaxed' German students 'hey and yay, I can fail two times, so I procrastinate studying for the first two times and instead go partying hard', I'll be fine to get through the third time, somehow, even if it's by the skin of one's teeth. Oh, and those 'third time's a charm' students are often the ones haggling in this third test, when they also failed that third time, trying to 'get through anyways' by discussing endlessly with the examiner. So yeah, it's all sooo relaxed in Germany compared to many other countries, true- but is that a good thing? Not in my opinion. Should it be as tough as in South Korea? Certainly not, as I think that is counterproductive as well at some level, but I'm quite tired of the often comparably lazy German students attitude focussing mainly on relaxing and searching loopholes to get through comparably easy exam situations when they have three chances for every test anyway. But, just my humble opinion from quite an opposite persepective of the initial posting.
@@Bess1201 I agree
Hence why you are not as valuable as them. Weeb..
well that explains why mostly Germany and other north European countries are one of the best place to apply for work life balance according to the chart for most overwork and least overwork countries in the world
I guess it's tough like getting in at IIT in india.
No don't forget the fact we have huge population too .. So iit is more competitive than this.. Jzt my opinion
@@anjanasworld2216 we have more population but we have more IITs too, but yeah it is difficult to go to top 7 IITs in good branches
@@amitsrivastava4539 yeah bro and reservation also sucks...
Saw u again👀.. Ur right tho
@@stekolamal4913 saw u again too
How driven these students must be and how dedicated to their goals! 👍🏽
Welcome back.... good to see you back
As a follow up to this interviews, you could approach some teachers on the streets and ask them what they think about your current education system and all the stereotypes and society's perceptions that come with it
The nursing student who does last minute study is my style 🤣 Last minute study works for me but it comes with sacrificing my sleep for almost an entire week 😗✌🏼
good luck to everybody doing their studies. remember nobody is perfect. take care of your mental well-being, and make sure you take some quality personal time on a regular basis!
Very interesting topic 👍😍