A class at the Incheon National Universiy

From March to June 2024, on Wednesday afternoon, this course organizes presentations or excursions with various representatives of European Companies established in Korea. The purpose is to gather various expatriates to discover the potential of European companies and institutions, their presence here in Korea, and the good and bad of being a European in Korea.

Furthermore, our students are interested to learn what requirements and skills are needed by European companies to get an internship or a job.

Thus during three month, guided by motivated students, different companies and institutions are invited to visit us and briefly introduce themselves, respond to the students questions, and have an enjoyable experience presenting their homeland and their objectives in Asia.

 

Our students are studying German or French and European Trade or other subjects. English skills are required. Most of them are in the 3rd or 4th academic year. Also our international exchange students can participate in this class.

In order to graduate, each team of students supervising one of the six topics will have to make a presentation and remarks on the website of this class.

Classes on Wednesday, 3.00 – 6.00 pm, time depending on guests or visits. Room 502, College of Humanities, Bldg. 15

 

ETP 2024 Semester schedule

1	March 6th	Introduction (file)
2	March 13th	History of Korean-European relations (file)
3	March 20th	About companies; European companies in Korea (file)
4	March 27th	Intercultural aspects (file)
5	April 3rd	Job application, letter of application, CV (file) (job ad)
6	April 10th (Holiday)	How to do powerpoint (file), online
7	April 17th	Guest: Jake – The Korean Dream
8	April 24th	Guest: Mr. David Jaritsch, Advantage Austria (Austrian Embassy - Commercial Section)
9	May 1st	Guest: Mr. Arthur Mademba (France), Ma petite Coree, online
10	May 8th	Excursion to RITTAL company (Germany), Songdo. Meeting point at Rittal company,   time 3.15 pm (map)
11	May 15th (Holiday)	How to do job interview, (file) online
12	May 22nd	Excursion to IGUS company (Germany), Songdo, Meeting point at 3.00 pm: INU East Gate 동문 (file)
13	May 29st	Excursion to Bystronic Company (Swiss) in Songdo. Meeting point at 3.15 pm at the entrance of Bystronic (map)
14	June 5th	Presentation of student teams (1)
15	June 12th	Presentation of student teams (2). test, remarks about the class

 

Language: English! For company-visits guests are welcome!!!

About last year's classes:   https://europetrade2023.blogspot.com/  and earlier

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 Contact to our professors:

 

Michael Menke (German)   mmenke@hotmail.com   010 6286 5881 (also Kakao,  WhatsApp)

Fabien Leclercq (French)    flecle77@gmail.com  010 9942 7969 (Kakao, WhatsApp)

Information about the class you will find also on https://cyber.inu.ac.kr

Jake - The Korean Dream

 

 

 

 

Our Guest on April 17th was the French youtuber Jake - The Korean Dream, who lives and works in Korea since eight years.

Jake, a Renowned YouTuber, Inspires Students with His Remarkable Journey

Jake, a celebrated figure in the world of YouTube with a significant following in both Korea and France, recently visited our school to share his extraordinary life story. Born and raised in France, Jake is of Chinese Cambodian descent. Eight years ago, he made the life-changing decision to move to Korea, driven by his deep admiration for Korean culture cultivated through movies, music, and Arirang TV.

Despite originally intending to pursue a career in engineering after studying science and IT at the University of Bristol, Jake found himself feeling unfulfilled in his IT job after just a year and a half. Following his heart's calling, he made the bold move to leave his job and embark on a journey to Korea, a country he had grown to love during his previous visits.

 

Upon his arrival in Korea, Jake faced numerous challenges in securing employment. However, with perseverance and a stroke of luck, he landed a position at a YAP company near Gyeongbokgung Palace. Utilizing his growing online presence, which he had cultivated by sharing insights about Korean lifestyle and visa procedures on his blog, Jake eventually launched his own YouTube channel.

Driven by his passion for sharing Korean culture and language with the world, Jake's YouTube content quickly gained traction, attracting a loyal following. Amid the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, Jake diversified his endeavors by writing ebooks about Seoul's top restaurants and Korean language education, both of which garnered positive responses from his audience.

Subsequently, Jake ventured into food distribution with the goal of exporting Korean food products to France. While this business faced challenges due to the occasional export restrictions, Jake was undeterred in pursuing his dream.

He is currently planning to create a Korean language education platform and agency. he underwent various experiences before finding his own Ikigai. He said his Ikigai is helping people.(Ikigai refers to work that you like, can do well, and contributes to your livelihood and society.) He also encouraged students to find their own Ikiga.

During his visit to our school, Jake shared his inspiring journey, encouraging students to discover their own Ikigai and pursue their passions with dedication and perseverance. Additionally, he provided valuable insights into the intricacies of being a YouTuber, including the challenges of content creation, editing, and revenue generation through advertising.

Jake's presence at our school served as a source of inspiration for all who attended, leaving a profound impact on students alike. His story exemplifies the power of resilience, determination, and passion in achieving one's dreams, serving as a testament to the limitless possibilities that await those who dare to chase their aspirations.

홍예림, 지유빈, 차수환 (French Class)