Meet SungJin Park
Central, East and Southeast Asia
I work with high school and transfer students from Central, East and Southeast Asia, including Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, Philippines, South Korea, Thailand, Vietnam and all other countries in this region (except Mainland China, Hong Kong and Macau).
Quick facts
- Hometown
- Suwon, South Korea
- Education
- Bachelor of Social Science in International Politics, Peking University and Master of Social Science in International Relations, Peking University
- Random factoid
- My two cats (Keji and Miso) love to camp.
About SungJin
I moved to China as a teenager without any Mandarin-language skills, and was fortunate to meet many kind and patient people who helped me reach my goals of learning a new language and being successful in a foreign country. Of course, there were always challenging situations and many ups and downs along the way, but with focus and dedication I was able to persevere.
When I later moved to Canada, I once again received support and generosity from the people around me, so I'll always do my best to help others in the same way.
Whether it’s your first experience overseas or not, living and studying in a foreign country can be very challenging. I’m thrilled to be part of an amazing international community at UVic that has the opportunity to support many talented future students.
My advice to future university students
Don’t be afraid to ask questions. I was a shy student who didn’t like to ask for help. Now I understand that speaking up when you need to is nothing to be embarrassed about.
Contact
Let's talk!
I'm here to answer any questions you have about UVic. We can connect over email, talk over Zoom, or meet in person if you're planning a visit to our campus.