Kyoung Suk Jo
Seoul, Korea
Mathematics
"학생을 기다리고 있는 친근한 교수들, 가까운 곳에 위치한 명문대학교들, 깨끗하고 안전한 환경은 미국에서의 학업을 준비하는
좋은 출발이 될것입니다."
Why did you decide to come to Foothill College?
I already have a bachelor’s degree in economics from a university in Korea, but I decided to come here to explore a different field, build up my foundation in mathematics, and adapt to the American educational system before applying for a master’s degree. Foothill College was a great place for my educational plan: I got a great transition into the American educational system thanks to great facilities and outstanding faculty.
What is the difference between the educational system here and that of your country?
I received a lot of help at Foothill from the Math Center and from my professors. The teachers here are very personable. In comparison with Korean universities, there is more interaction and discussion in class. I felt very comfortable starting a discussion and, because of smaller class sizes, I was able to improve my English a lot.
How do you enjoy the San Francisco Bay Area?
The nearby area has a lot to offer, including good universities to transfer to! For example, I am taking an advanced class to complement my course of study at San Jose State University.