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Exam stress in times of Corona
Escort to the admission test so that the offspring really, really arrives on time. In South Korea, like here in the capital Seoul, more than half a million school leavers took the exams for admission to public universities on Thursday. The tests, which took around eight hours to complete under strict pandemic control conditions, are considered to be groundbreaking in South Korea for the future of young women and men. “Covid had an impact on my preparation. I couldn’t go to private institutes or study rooms and, of course, not problem-free to school either. But, I’m vaccinated and everyone will wear a mask and stay in their place during the exam. So it will be fine , I feel more safe. ” In the old days, before Corona, friends and family stood here cheering on the examinees, and parents could also be seen praying. But since the pandemic hit South Korea, it has been much quieter here. This mother says: “I think it’s a little better than last year because at least my son got to go to school before the exam. I can only hope that despite all these restrictions he will get good results.” Because only those who achieve this can be sure of getting to the best university, the desired course of study and later on filling one of the few jobs at the top. South Korean society, yes, it is highly competitive.
In South Korea, the university entrance exams take place every year. The participating students undergo strenuous tests that they have worked towards their entire young life. The coronavirus hasn’t made things any easier.