My Experience at PUST(North Korea)평양과기대에서의 체험(영어)

[@SamonMarquis]

If these students represent the nation's future leadership, good things are on the horizon.

[@highersites]

I agree. :)

[@northkoreakp834]

thank you for your comment

[@jamontoast3277]

Hopefully they won't be brainwashed.

[@niharprabhu6820]

@@northkoreakp834 hi

[@AndrewMao]

Thanks for making this video! Saw part of it in a presentation by Norma Nichols at our church and was really interested in watching the rest.

[@highersites]

You're welcome :) Thanks for watching it.

[@red_anu]

watching in 2023 Thankyou for bringing this

[@jgordon194]

Students like that melt your heart, what a fab experience and a privilege to work there.

[@highersites]

+J Gordon I agree :)

[@iylee0326]

This is great clip. Thank you all the teachers & staffs in the PUST and I pray all of your efforts would make positive influence in the country, also contribute to peace and reconciliation.

[@highersites]

Thank you so much!

[@Spacemonkeymojo]

Wow, the way the students speak is so devoid of emotion. They speak so matter-of-factly. This document was brilliant :)

[@sunnybak]

Aloha Helen, This is Sunny from the summer 2012. it is a very nice and heart warming documentary and I very much enjoyed it and also seeing some familiar faces.

[@murraydup]

Such a lovely video, thanks Helen! Really touching... So good to finally hear some positive new coming out of N Korea, where there is clearly so much sadness. This was really a story that needed to be told.

[@highersites]

Hey Murray! Thanks for watching it! Where did you see the link?

[@murraydup]

highersites I think someone posted it on FB.

[@hbelle.7078]

Hi,Helen Do you remember me? I was working at Gengy's mongolian bbq in Taranaki. The video was so great and impressive. I hope that i go there oneday.

[@highersites]

Yes! Of course I remember you! :) Thank you for watching the video! I hope you get to go there too :) I will email you ^^

[@randymiller4362]

This is great. First video on KZbin I didn't skip around with, that was more than 10 minutes

[@highersites]

Thank you :)

[@kswiss89]

After watching the BBCs documentary Educating North Korea I was hoping to find something else on the subject from another point of view and this is exactly what I hoped for. Great video.

[@adammolnar1421]

Thanks for this, Helen. I remember kneeling by the goalpost on finals day @12:07; it formed the opening story of my trip report.

[@jpk8471]

This is so inspiring. I really would love to teach German at PUST after I graduate from university it seems like such a unique experience! Really nice film!

[@herpderp800]

the ending made me teary eyed:,)

[@highersites]

Thanks for watching! :)

[@northkoreakp834]

thank you for your video, it just wonderfull, welcome again to our countriey the DPRK/ read show more and some comments for informations

[@elizabethgiles9154]

Thank you for this! It reminded me of my brief visit to PUST for the graduation in May. How great it would be to be back!

[@highersites]

I'm glad you enjoyed it. I hope you are able to go back :) That must have been really special seeing the first group graduate!

[@rickn4166]

Absolutely wonderful and fascinating video. Thank-you. Personally I can't bring myself to visit the DPRK because of the extreme limitations they put on their own citizens human rights (otherwise I'd love to). But there are other perspectives and I respect that. PUST seems like probably the best way for westerners to interact in a healthy way with them. All the best.

[@highersites]

Thank you for your encouraging comments. :)

[@neko.1w]

"Citizens human rights", not trying to be political but I think you are influenced by western media too much.

[@rebandy3627]

Thank you for posting this it was very informative!

[@georgegoldthwaite1974]

Thanks for posting this, Helen. Great job. Did you do all the editing yourself? Really enjoyed getting to know you in July 2012 and look forward to seeing you again some day. (This is Patty Gwartney on my spouse's computer.)

[@highersites]

Hi Patty :) Great to hear from you! Glad you enjoyed the video. Yes, did all the editing and writing. Borrowed some of the other teacher's photos though.:) I interviewed the students when I was there last summer.

[@chimihendrix2697]

Thank you for being an instrument of change.

[@greendotblue5463]

Great video. Nice to see so much of the uni and the students. This is joyful content from NK compared to much of else.

[@g.cwinters6832]

Amazing. Better times are coming for the people in the DPRK.

[@paultowmy1877]

Pretty Impressive. Nice one Professor Helen Kibby. Very touching. Reminded of my days in SK 02/03 - challenging too, but I would never have had the balls to go to NK - besides, I believe at the time, it wasn't possible. Has that changed for Brits or are we still banned (understandable, given our history) ? I will look it up now to see what the net says. Good job - Love the Green Day ending - Hope there was no underlying 'Good Riddance' intended by whoever's choice it was to use that one. ;-)

[@highersites]

+Paul Towmy Hi. Thanks for your comment. :) I don't know what the laws were in the past but currently British citizens can go there as long as they have a visa. There is actually a British embassy in PyongYang. No ill intentions with the song :)

[@paultowmy1877]

:-)

[@highersites]

My Experience teaching English at PyongYang University of Science and Technology.

[@AndrewMao]

I'm a PhD student in computer science; somewhat close to graduating, and I'm really intrigued by the idea of serving through teaching at PUST, maybe somehow in the future. I imagine trying to teach CS without access to the Internet would be interesting, to say the least. How can I find out more about the needs and plans of the engineering program there?

[@highersites]

Hi Andrew, Thanks for your interest! PUST does have internet access :) Below is info about teaching at PUST. Also, you can email [e-mail] directly. PYONGYANG UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY Seungri Dong, Rakrang Gu, Pyongyang City, DPR Korea Serve on the Faculty at PUST : summary We currently have four major departments: Agriculture and Life Sciences (ALS) -- offers degree courses in the areas of agriculture, forestry, food science and related micro-biology, bio-chemistry and genetics. Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) -- offers degree courses in three different areas: Computer Science (programming, operating systems…), Electrical Engineering (electronics, hardware, embedded systems…), or Industrial Automation (control, optimization, robotics…). Foreign Language Studies (FLS) -- offers intensive language courses in English and Chinese. (German may be added.) Native speakers are preferred and second-language teaching certification and experience are required. International Finance and Management (IFM) -- offers degree courses in business administration with specializations in management, international business, banking and finance, with foundations in mathematics, statistics and economics. We welcome applications from anyone who shares our vision for engagement with the people of the DPRK through education; and who has qualifications and experience in the relevant academic areas, at a sufficient level. (See below.) The opportunities for potential faculty are both short- and long-term: Serve for one or more full semesters (4 months each): September - December / March - June. In this case we expect faculty to teach two courses over a period of 10 weeks minimum. Come for less than one semester (perhaps as a ‘trial’..?) to teach one/two course(s) over a minimum of one month, preferably two months. Summer programme of short, intensive courses (4 weeks in July): e.g. suitable for those already employed elsewhere who can use one month in their summer vacation. Potential faculty members are normally expected to have already qualified with a Masters degree in a relevant major; and to have some teaching experience. For graduate teaching, a PhD (actual or imminent) is usually required. Industrial/commercial/teaching experience of some years may be acceptable as an alternative to higher academic qualifications, depending on the individual. For English teaching, we prefer native (or near-native-level) speakers; and TESOL or similar formal qualification, or extensive teaching experience in a formal setting at university level. We are now recruiting for Summer 2014 and Fall 2014 (and beyond…) Contact us: Send an email with your initial enquiry, with a summary CV (resume) to: [e-mail] stating the area(s) in which you think you could contribute and your availability. Visit our Facebook page: facebook.com/pustkp where you can message us. See more information at: pust.co

[@highersites]

Also check out My Experience at Pyongyang University of Science and Technology, North Korea This is a video about a guy who went to PUST July 2014

[@inquisitvem6723]

so you dont get paid at all?

[@highersites]

No, you don't get paid. It is all voluntary.

[@noisuf0]

This was completely mesmerizing. Gosh, what I'd do to be a part of this.

[@highersites]

Hi Brian, Thanks for watching :) Look at my reply to Andrew. These are the areas that we need professors. Check out the requirements and email [e-mail]

[@nataliahegai]

Thanks for sharing this :)

[@AD-xy4nh]

Good job Helen:)

[@highersites]

Thanks Ann :)

[@TheEznt32]

DPRK have many excellent students. I think economics of DPRK will get better in future.

[@alexandertzoy5789]

The campus reminds me of YUST :) Great video, thanks for sharing.

[@highersites]

You're welcome! Thanks for watching^^ I think the design for the campus was taken from YUST. Are you a YUST graduate?

[@alexandertzoy5789]

highersites Yes, I am :) class of 2010

[@calan4891]

Hi there, I have been brought here by searching about the university. I have been reading a book called Without you, there is no us. It seems that things have changed quite a lot judging from the clip and from what I've read on the book. Do you have any opinions on that? Anyway, nice video =)

[@highersites]

I don't think very highly of that book. Thanks for watching the video. Glad you enjoyed it. :)

[@theexotic2983]

highersites I also just read that book. I f you don't mind me asking why don't you think highly of it? For us outside DPRK we need to get a clear picture and perhaps your response would help in achieving that. Regards😊

[@m.i.zeiler2892]

@@highersites This video has given me such a different, loving perspective on North Korea! I also read Without You, There is No Us. However, this video made me learn so much about North Korea!! Are you also saying that the info in that book is not true? I agree that so many books on North Korea tend to judge the country's leaders as almost non-human figures and that is very sad. I am also sure that a lot of them are not true. I have to read that particular book again, I only read it once. though I have mixed feelings about it. Do you? (Since you have been there, I bet you have more to share about it!)

[@Makalheb]

Really nice video! I somehow want to go there later! Maybe they will allow a foreign student to learn about North Korea? Do you think it wuld be something possible in the future? Even if it's only for a semester or summer?

[@highersites]

I'm not sure. I know you can study Korean at a university in PyongYang but I'm not sure which one. PUST is for Korean students but you could still contact them if you like. [e-mail]

[@fittguy]

nice video. in regards to teaching, were you allowed to bring laptops, textbooks and other teaching aids (videos) etc.?

[@highersites]

Hi. Thanks :) Yes, we had to take laptops, textbooks etc. with us.

[@fittguy]

highersites thanks! were laptops and text inspected? if inspected, was there any delay..i.e. you had to wait a few days/weeks before it was returned? also, is there any type of orientation for new staff? are you instructed on dos and donts in interacting with students/culture sensitivity training of any type?

[@highersites]

No, laptops weren't inspected. Our textbooks/ general lesson plans were approved before the semester began. Yes, we had a new staff orientation before we left China.

[@luiseduardodelatorre]

Very nice video :). Definitely a different perspective of North Korea. Were you allowed to get out of the campus, into Pyongyang?

[@highersites]

Thank you^^ We lived in the dormitories on campus but went sightseeing and shopping on weekends. Each year we also did a big trip where we travelled to a different region/city.

[@northkoreakp834]

highersites thank you for your comment

[@highersites]

We went out at least twice a week.

[@Studioghiblinintendo]

Awesome video! I have 2 questions: 1. How did you teach in North Korea? I imagine it was very hard to do. 2. If I have been to North Korea does that mean I can not visit or live in South Korea? Because I plan on teaching in South Korea one day but I would also like to visit North Korea one day.

[@highersites]

1. Contact PUST directly. To teach English you need a masters degree. To teach other subjects you need a PhD. Contact [e-mail] 2. I don't think you would have a problem but you should talk to South Korea yourself.

[@SUPERWSXQAZ]

You will still be able to teach in South Korea. (Assuming you could find a job in both countries) you could go back and fourth teaching one year in south and then in north, then in south etc. and chances are they wouldn't care.

[@erock2891]

Do you feel that despite not having a MA/MBA I could be a successful candidate for PUST with 3 years of ESL public school experience in ROK and 6 years of corporate logistics experience? I would love to try to help the students there.

[@highersites]

Hi. Thanks for your interest! :) I'm not sure. Send the HR people an email. Make sure you mention that you have been working as an ESL teacher in the ROK. Just to make sure you know, all teachers work as volunteers.

[@SharonHKim-bz7nx]

could you share how you got the visa and consent form signed ? Were you allowed to video tape? I thought it was quite closed society. Can I, South Korean, volunteer there?

[@highersites]

The university gets the visa for you. I asked for permission to film. If you are ethnically Korean and hold a foreign passport you can go. I don't think South Koreans can go.

[@lucianvalsan4633]

Football is the universal language of the planet - so of course you could bond better with the students when you started "speaking" the universal language. :)

[@mytownsanbon]

Wonderful video! Just wondering if it's not dangerous to work there though (especially for south Koreans)...

[@highersites]

Thank you! :) I felt safe. I believe people who hold South Korean passports are not supposed to go there though. It is against South Korean law.

[@dansmock7461]

I'm a writer doing a story on education in North Korea, and would like to talk to you about your experiences there. Would that be possible?

[@highersites]

Hi Dan, Thanks for your interest in PUST. Sorry, I can't talk to you but if you contact [e-mail] there's someone who will.

[@dsmock73]

+highersites Thanks!

[@highersites]

You did a lot of reffing/ line judging too didn't you? I appreciated it :) How are you?

[@adammolnar1421]

I'm doing well. I took line judging shifts on at least two days, if I recall - but not the downpour.

[@minjoktongshin]

재미있게 감상했다. 이 동영상: 뉴질랜드 여자축구선수 헬렌 키비씨가 평양과기대에서 여름학기 영어를 가르치며 경험한 한달방문기를 동영상으로 담았다. 북녘학생들의 영어구사력이 훌륭하고 가르치는 선생의 마음도 뜨겁다. 헤어지는 장면은 찡하다.

[@highersites]

안녕하세요? 한국말로 설명해서 감사합니다^^

[@ErinMongkey]

highersites haha! Could you speak Korean?

[@highersites]

We weren't allowed to speak Korean in the classroom. There was a Korean only policy but it was fine to speak Korean with the Korean staff at the university :)

[@ErinMongkey]

Helen. Thanks for your sharing the story.

[@highersites]

Erin Mongky You're welcome :)

[@SUPERWSXQAZ]

If you work at PUST are you allowed to take your spouse with you? Or will she not be allowed to come. This is assuming that she would not be teaching.

[@highersites]

Josh Humphrey Thanks for your interest in PUST. To answer your question... I think so. Many of the long term professors bring their non-teaching spouses with them. When I was there I wasn't yet married so it wasn't an issue for me personally but some of my colleagues brought their wives with them. I assume you could bring your wife. If you are considering teaching there I encourage you to contact [e-mail] They can give you definitive answers.

[@SUPERWSXQAZ]

highersites Thanks for the quick reply! I did email them but Mr. Kim takes a really long time to reply! Lol.

[@SUPERWSXQAZ]

highersites Oops, actually Mr. Kim's email is different than that one. What kind of things is the [e-mail] email used for. Also is there anything for the spouces to do during the day? I can't imagine there is much to do on a closed campus.

[@highersites]

This the human resources email address. The lady who responds to this email address is in charge of hiring. Spouses always find something to do. :) Just because someone isn't teaching doesn't mean they can't be useful :)

[@LiterarischeAktion]

Why are only male students at PUST?

[@uvox670]

This video is old. In the early years there were only male students. I don't know exactly when, but later also female students were allowed. I think roughly somewhere between 2015 and 2018. This had nothing to with PUST, things like this are decided on by the regime in North Korea.

[@poopypantsmonster]

North Korea's future leaders are being provided the same level of education as Un. He truly is going to change that country - something hard to do when completely engulfed by your father's generals. Once these students fill their shoes, though, the country will walk in a different direction than war.

[@mytownsanbon]

What is the music at 20:50?

[@highersites]

Sorry, I don't know. A student made that little video. I used the original music the student chose.

[@alexandreselin1714]

ya vrm qqlch qui va pas dans les coms

[@fabianacheca3364]

wow

[@chimihendrix2697]

Green Day!!!

[@highersites]

Haha! Yip! :)

[@pennydavis6464]

SOCCER IS NOT FOOTBALL!!! LOL :)

[@highersites]

You must be from America. ;) It is in the rest of the world. :)

[@pennydavis6464]

highersites Yep...I'm American...lol :) Our football is a hard core contact sport where the ball is thrown or ran down the field in the player's hands. It just sounds weird to us to hear soccer being called football. Here in America, Soccer is a completely different sport. :) Americans are huge football fans and the rest of the World is huge Soccer fans. :) My comment is all in good fun. :)