Are international students in South Korea addicted to the internet? | University - Study International News

It’s hard to escape the technological trappings of a smartphone screen or laptop while studying for your degree, notes Study International Staff.

Remember, students getting addicted to the internet doesn’t just happen in South Korea
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International students currently stationed in South Korea may already be exposed to the digital dilemmas of internet addiction and computer game habits that the country is currently facing.
With 95 percent of adults owning a smartphone and internet addiction rehab camps growing in popularity, it’s easy to see how overseas students can get carried away with the country’s digitised culture.

As one of the most wired countries on the planet, The Washington Post describes South Korea as a “Country where it’s entirely unremarkable for elementary school students to carry smartphones and where the cell network is so good that people livestream TV on the subway.”...

But despite appearing anti-social, gaming has its fair share of social elements. From online forums to conversations with neighbouring players, this digital form of distraction may soothe those feeling homesick or lacking friendship.

Of course, every student is different and not every learner gets wrapped up in digital distractions.
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Source: Study International News