After my last exchange to KAIST in the winter 2023, I have exchanged to the same laboratory as last time for the second. The objective is to continue and complete the ongoing project from last time.
Similar as last time, I am leaving in the dormitory inside the campus. It is a standard double room including washing room and bathroom. There are also public bathroom on the each floor. It takes around 20 minutes to walk from the dormitory to the laboratory building. There are multiple cafeterias and coffee shops around the campus, including the Korean food buffet, Chinese food, Vietnamese food... Besides, there is a residential area just outside the campus where many restaurants are serving.
Regarding the research activities, the professor usually has a one-to-one meeting in his office with students every week. We discuss the progress during the past week and decide the next steps for the project. In addition, there is a weekly meeting for students for present their works to other students in the meeting room at their wishes but without the professor joining. It offers a free environment to discuss the research among the students.
Generally, the exchange and studying aboard serves as a good opportunity to joining a new research project and even a new research field. It is also a good platform to connect with other researchers for future career path.
Cherry blossom trees inside campus