Jeju National University, South Korea

Alex Lui Man-wai | Year 3 Bachelor of Nursing (Full-time) student

My three-week exchange programme at Jeju National University (JNU), South Korea was an amazing experience of Korean culture, language and nursing studies.

During our time there, we learnt the basics of the Korean language in classes, while culturally, we engaged in hands-on activities, from crafting traditional Korean delicacies like kimbap and tteok to exploring the art of cloth dyeing. A notable highlight was the haenyeo experience.

Visits to various healthcare facilities, hospices and hospitals also gave me insight into the Korean government's resources for healthcare, from large-scale public awareness campaigns to the provision of support kits. Equally inspiring were the diverse nursing student clubs at JNU where students actively organise health promotion activities on campus or engage in volunteer work with patients.

I am grateful to have participated in such a meaningful cultural and educational exchange and for the personal and professional development it has offered me.

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