# Episode 96: College Part 1 (Education)

An episode of [Korean. American. Podcast](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1700367421), 8 May 2025, 1 h 54 min.

Audio: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2224965/episodes/17123225-episode-96-college-part-1-education.mp3

This week Jun and Daniel explore the social aspects of college life in Korea versus America during the mid-2000s. From orientation experiences and drinking culture to roommate dynamics and networking, our hosts walk down memory lane sharing their vastly different undergraduate experiences. What is "OT" in Korea and how does it differ from American college orientation? How do Korean freshmen interact with upperclassmen? Why is drinking culture so different between the two countries? What political influences existed on Korean campuses in the early 2000s? How do student clubs, dorm life, and major-based communities compare? If you're interested in learning about college admissions processes, the infamous "enrollment wars" for Korean class registration, department rivalries, online gaming obsessions, or the impact of military service on Korean college timelines, tune in to hear Daniel and Jun discuss all this and more! This episode also features stories about Daniel's online poker side hustle, Jun's experiences with politically charged university culture, and the striking differences in how students form social bonds in each country. The hosts reveal their regrets and lessons learned, including Daniel's decision to graduate early and Jun's reflections on focusing too much on academics. Support the show We hope you enjoy listening to our conversation, and we're so excited to have you following us on this journey! Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/user?u=99211862 Follow us on socials: https://www.instagram.com/koreanamericanpodcast/ https://twitter.com/korampodcast https://www.tiktok.com/@koreanamericanpodcast Questions/Comments/Feedback? Email us at: koreanamericanpodcast@gmail.com Member of the iyagi media network (www.iyagimedia.com)

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