Wednesday, August 8, 2012

Korea Trip Day 06 - KAIST

11th July (Day 6) KAIST


4.30am
Wake up and refresh. We had to wake up so early because KAIST is very far from the place we stay.

6.20am
Leave to KAIST by bus - Reached KAIST International Center at 9am

10pm
Introduction from KAIST International Center student representative. We was introduced to the purpose of International Center at KAIST as well as overview of KAIST campus
International Center

10.20pm
Introduction about UTM by UTM representative. Was introduced about overview of UTM Skudai and also UTM International Campus
Intro Session

11pm
After introduction session we was specifically brought to visit the Electrical Engineering Department at KAIST. Here we was enlightened about the course structure as well as administration of Electrical Engineering Department by Prof Myung Jin Chung. UTM also was given opportunity to present, where UTM lecturer Dr Kamal presented about Fakulti Kejuruteraan ELektrik UTM.
UTM Lecturer Dr Kamal Presenting Souvenir to Prof Myung Jin Chung

Dr Salinda Presenting Souvenir to KAIST Representative

12.30pm
After the exchange session, we was treated with Korean Traditional food, Bibimbap. We found out that Bibimbap is usually served to welcome guests.

1.30pm
We was then brought around the campus for a campus tour. The university is very huge and has many environmental value, parallel with the university's aim to be a green campus. We was impressed with KAIST's electric shuttle bus which uses magnetic strip which was buried under the road to generate green energy. It is widely used for in campus travelling. After visiting the campus, we stopped by at souvenir shop.
UTM Delegation to South Korea

3.10pm
From KAIST, we then went to National Science Museum. The museum is very huge with wide aspect of technology and history for display. Among the key attraction at National Science Museum was the history of Magnetic Levitated Train and also dinosaur skeleton. However due to time constraint, we was not able to see much of the displays.

4.30pm
Our next stop is Itaewon, which is for dinner. The journey took almost 2 hours, where we reached Itaewon at 6.30pm. Itaewon is famous as hub for foreign foods. Itaewon also is where a big mosque is located for the Muslims.

6.50pm
We went to Maharaja Restaurant where we was finally treated with a food so much similar to Malaysian food. It was a buffet style restaurant and the food was awesome.

7.40pm
After dinner, we walked around the street while the Muslims went to mosque to pray. There are wide range of items and souvenirs sold, but due to the fact the place being a trourist center, everything is very expensive.

8.40pm
We took train to go back to our guest house.
Itaewon » Samgakji » Hyehwa

9.20pm
Reached back

11pm
Sleep

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