Here is a foreigner who came to Korea to study only. He is “Ali Zulfigar,” the Pakistani. Ali is Muslim who believes in Islam. Because of that, there are some big cultural differences, but he is being adapted in Korea. CBT heard about his thought about Korea and how he has been getting used to Korea.-Ed.
Q: Why CBNU?
A: I was looking at many Universities. Then, a professor in Kyungpook national university recommended, and I went to CBNU because this school looked like it would fit me. I finished the master’s course in Pakistan, but I have a dream of becoming a professor in Pakistan after I finish the doctor’s course in Korea. Because of this reason, I’m studying hard now.
Q: What do you think of Korea?
A: Living in Korea is inconvenient a little bit because I cannot speak Korean. However, I think Koreans have happy faces. Sometimes, I went downtown to enjoy. However, whenever I go downtown, I like to enjoy the Korean culture. Korean people seem like they are energetic. I planned to visit my hometown on this winter vacation, but the actual moment for going back to hometown will be four years from now, after I graduate.
Q: Spending in Korea, what is the biggest trouble?
A: Sometimes, I’m uncomfortable because I don’t speak Korean, but the most troubling thing is foods. Muslim don’t eat any meat except meat killed by a minister or halal meat. Halal meat means the meat butchered by an Islamic butcher to be eaten by Muslims. This reason makes eating very uncomfortable.
Q: How can you solve the problems like the one above?
A: I can go regularly to ‘Asian Mart’ that is located near the ‘Jungmun’ fortunately, because ‘Asian Mart’ sells halal meat. Also, I have a regular meeting that  Muslims attend for divine services. And, the language is OK because Korean people help kindly.