★Hello, my name is Naomi from Tanzania. I came to Korea five years ago on a Korean government scholarship. I graduated from Pukyoung National University last year as an international studies major.  

★Being an international student during the spread of COVID was not easy.  

Classes were held online and my opportunity to make new friends was limited. 

Often it felt like an unfortunate time to be an international student, but I was lucky to be able to stay in Busan during that time. 

★People always treated me with kindness and I was able to walk along the beach when I felt down. 

We have beaches in Tanzania, but the beaches here are different. In Tanzania the beaches always look the same, but here you can experience the charm of each season throughout the year, which I liked. 

★ I don’t know what my future holds. I may stay in Busan, return to Tanzania next year, or travel the world. Sometimes I wish I could bring the whole city of Busan to my hometown. It is safer, more modern and tech-savvy. Who could ask for more?