Artists on the go | Cherry blossoms in Seoul: How Elena Kubitzki, German, enjoys life in South Korea

How do artists work during their travels? What comes into existence, and what do they share on Social Media? The Bartleby reveals notes and papers of travelling artists. Let’s follow a student to South Korea:

#3: Elena Kubitzki. The Cologne-born student indulges in her creativity on paper, on screen or in front of the camera of South Korean media. At the moment, Elena is completing her master’s course “International Peace and Security” at Korea University in Seoul. She moved to South Korea after having completed her Bachelor’s Degree in Korean Studies at Freie Universitaet Berlin in Germany. Right now, Elena has completed her second of four semesters in Seoul.

She loves the South Korean language, writing, and travelling within Asia, especially to Japan, and tries to enjoy as much of this as possible in her free time. “In the long run, I would like to work in the diplomatic service”, Elena says. “But in the immediate future, I plan to stay in South Korea. I think about starting a job at a German company here as an intercultural expert. Maybe it is even possible for me to join the South Korean government.” The latter is granting her a scholarship for her master’s course which might turn out to be a crucial factor for her future.

Age:  25 years

Home country: Germany

Country of travel: Right now, I am in South Korea. At the end of March, I travelled to Osaka and Kyoto, Japan.

Nice work place abroad: That differs. I recently had a photo shooting with Hyundai Motors. My job was to do a report on the relationship of the Germans with driving.

During my semester break I did an internship at tbs, a South Korean TV and radio channel. I used to write scripts for programs or helped with radio and TV broadcasts. Alongside my studies, I work at a German language school and maintain my social media channels Instagram and Youtube. Besides, I am always looking out for the best restaurants in Seoul!

Wonderful moment:  My best friend, Celeste from the Philippines, has been living here for five years. She is always there for me. Apart from this Celeste is the best travel partner I could wish for.

Mantra:  This too shall pass.

Instagram-Account: @ellikubi

Youtube: Ellimentary