Actual Test

 
 
29/ Describe a time you looked for information from the 
internet
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- When you did that 
- What information you searched 
- Why you looked for it on the internet 
I’m going to tell you about a time I used the internet to look for information about 
social events online, which is very useful nowadays. I had just moved to Seoul 
and didn't know a soul (didn’t know anyone), so I began searching on 
Facebook. I found an expat page called “Expats in Seoul” which became one 
of my greatest resources for meeting locals and expats in the city. I believe that 
social media can be a great blessing (something great)! 
I’ve now been living in Seoul for 10 months, so I began this search my first 
month here. I initially wanted to find a meditation group and a language 
exchange group, and I found just that by scrolling up and down the feed and 
even writing a post myself; there were countless people who informed me about 
events in the area. So, since my first month I have been attending a meditation 
group on Thursday evenings and have met several friends via the expat meet 
up. Since then, I’ve expanded my horizons (opened up more opportunities 
for myself) and even began regularly attending a Philosophy Forum on 
Wednesdays and have joined a yoga club, too! 
I decided to opt for the internet to start building my social life because I didn't 
see many other options, as I am a freelancer. With this said, I don't have co-
workers and I can be a bit standoffish (shy; doesn't approach people) when 
I go out to the bar. Although you must use your judgment when meeting people 
from the internet, I think it can be a great tool when you first arrive in a new city 
alone. I find it to be quite an efficient way to put yourself out there (put effort 
into) to meet others. Although it can certainly be a curse at times, I certainly 
feel thankful for it! 
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