I think you should stay in Korea. Any traveling internationally is going to put you at risk, and there's no guarantee that you wouldn't get quarantined for 14 days in some hotel or government facility upon coming back here. Most of us in the US don't even know what the government has been doing exactly to mitigate this stuff. There was a press conference that was not allowed to be filmed or have any recorded audio so that's a huge red flag to a lot of people that things are being kept from us/we are being lied to to avoid mass hysteria and panic.
I think it would be better to stay at Korea, we can’t predict the nature of the virus but scientists said it may be contained by the end of April , it might be very difficult and scary at the same time but if you leave Korea and suddenly the cases get reduced you might regret alot, so just be very careful and wait for another month. Everything will get better I hope you stay Strong 💪
어썸코리아 채널 보고 들어오게됬습니다. 맥사라님. 아주 한국말이 저보다 잘하시는거같아요. 좋은컨텐츠 제작하시면서 좋은 이미지 많이 알려주셔서 감사합니다. 한국에 관심가져주시고 낯설었던 십년전부터 한국어를 배우셨던 그 혜안, 선택이 틀리지않게 더 좋은 길과 기회가 펼쳐지길 기원합니다. 감사합니다 !!
지금 한국은 코로나 바이러스를 세계에서 가장 투명하게 관리하고 있기때문에 가장 안전한 나라임을 알아야 됩니다!! 위기땐 국민들이 자발적으로 나서서 극복해 온 슬기로운 민족이었고, 앞으로의 후손들도 선조들을 본받아 그렇게 살거라 의심하지 않아요~!! 지금 많은 한국의 의학자들이 자발적으로 고생들을 하고 있는것만 봐도 잘 알수있는 대목이죠 ㅎㅎ^^ 사라양~!! 지금 미국은 굉장히 위험한 상황에 하원 의원들이 난리치면서 한국을 본받아야 한다고 주장한대요!! 참고하시길!! ㅋ
Really cool that you made up a points system for all the pros and cons of both options! I would stay too. And I want to move to Korea this year, actually...do you have a video on what has made you disillusioned or lose your rose colored glasses?
Been following your channel for a little while and I think this is such a fun way to handle making a tough decision. With all the time in your apartment I hope you had fun editing this video lol! Stay safe out there
Also think about if you did get really sick and you were in the ICU, not knowing if you were going to live. Would it bother you that you are all alone and so far from your family? Who would advocate for you with the medical staff in Korea? Who would fight for you to be kept on a respirator or whatever the situation? The critically ill people aren't able to breathe let alone speak. Let's say the hospital needs the bed and the equipment you are occupying for another patient, you aren't doing that well and that patient's family is demanding help for their relative. If push came to shove and a decision had to be made, what does the medical staff do? Who would know? What if a family member was in the ICU in the US and you couldn't get back or be with your family during that difficult time? What if you couldn't advocate for them? Think about a worst case scenario, the worst possible thing that might happen in this situation. Would you have regrets? The WHO just declared that the fatality rate for this virus is approx. 3.4%. The Spanish Flu of 1918 was around 2.5%. People keep saying that young people don't die but they did in Wuhan. A 24 year old nurse just died in Iran. They feel it has mutated to a more dangerous strain. If on the off chance this is a Spanish Flu of 1918 type of event, where do you want to be, with people who love you or people who barely know you?
맥사라님! why don't you make some videos on Corona Virus situation comparing US and Korea. Since you've spotted what Korea has gone through and it's just started in US, folks in US will get have some idea on what this virus is really like.
Makes a lot more sense to stay in Korea, for the reasons you mentioned. I think the risk of both having the virus and say, dying, is still pretty low. Heck you might have more of a chance catching it at the airport or on the plane as you say. Are flights operating between SK and the US atm?
First of all, I got so impressed by your insight on Korean politics and love for my country and as I kept watching Awesome Korea videos, I got more curious about you as well. I happened to find your thread on one of the replies below on the comment section and voila! I'm here. Apparently, you seem to be using your time really wisely making these great cons and pros videos. I guess I'll be one of your regular followers because your videos are so full of great comparisons. Ah, my initial curiosity was about your name since I haven't heard a name like 맥사라 in English. Did you Koreanize your name at some point? :) I am glad that you made a really sensible decision to stay in Seoul. I think if we take care of our health and hygiene carefully, we will stay safe, and hopefully, this crazy covid-19 will be over within a month.
Super nice content. Love the edit! I think is best to stay in Korea. I have my Bestfriend who live in china atm and she has the same issue as you. But she is staying in china for many reasons similar to yours! Good luck and stay healthy! 🥰
우리가 잡아갈때쯤엔 세계에선 더욱 더 퍼지고 있는 시점이 되지 않을까 예상합니다. 왜냐하면 우리나라 검사수가 거의 전세계에서 하는 검사수 만큼 하고 있어요. 세계에서 점점 늘어날수록 검사수도 늘어날것이기 때문에 더욱더 많아질수 밖에 없습니다. 단지 희망적인것은 우리나라 의료계가 세계수준이므로 현재 우리나라의 많은 임상예로 세계가 퍼질쯤에는 백신이 우리손으로 개발될 가능성이 높습니다. 이미 검사키트는 많이 개발되어 있으며 백신도 현재 유전자 모델은 완성하고 시험단계인걸로 알고 있습니다.
Don't forget that if you work online you usually don't have to worry about visa restrictions. If you can write or market, you can do some freelancing work (though it does take time to set up and pitch yourself).
@@sarahsseoulsearch No pressure. You've got lots of options. Once you get your degree, I can see you being one of those experts the media invites on to talk about their views and opinions on their specialist area.
Korea will be over it probably by Summer, so I definitely agree with your decision. I'm also supposed to come to Seoul in June and I'm just being very optimistic. Take care! :)
Nice editing! All in all I think you should just stay, because it will get to you Europe and America are on the rise of infected people, I wouldn‘t be surprised that in 1 month both continents have equal number to Korea just because the infectionrate is exponential and especially America doesn‘t seem to be bothered by it. Just take care of your body and especially your immune system, like enough sleep and so on. That being said thanks for your coverages, don‘t panic.
I wouldn't necessarily say that being in the US is a bad thing, I live in a state where there are a few known cases and fatalities but nobody is really super concerned as far as I'm aware. Unrelated, there's a lot of racism popping up because of this craze-- Asian restaurants are shutting down because everyone is too afraid to eat Asian food (stupid) and people will walk away from or avoid me because I'm Asian lol... Anyway, I don't think being in America would bad idea. BUT I do think getting on an airplane is a bad idea.
You made the right decision. Besides, your job now is to continue your studies and be the world's on the ground reporter. I hope you are journaling your feelings and your perspectives. It's a great way to get in touch with who you really are.
What?!? How do you not know how to drive if you are American and going to grad school? Are you freaking genius? Did you finish undergraduate at 15 or something???
I finished high school at 15 then went to Korea where I couldn't drive then went to college in DC (where having a car is extremely expensive) then I moved to Asia where I don't need a car hahaha
@@sarahsseoulsearch Think so. It is very hard to kill time inside due to Covid if not spending time on things like you did. But I like ur previous videos too. They're more appealing and familiar to me cos they seem to show ordinary and real life of a American student in Seoul, especially like your apartment room. :-)
Even here in the US I pretty much expect to get it sooner or later, as in in the time frame of weeks to couple years. Considering the inevitability of it as well as the differences in the healthcare systems, governmental abilities, and etc., I would even say in a few months’ of time, I might wish I was in Korea. Besides, I should remind you that the life here would suck without reliable arrangements of lodging and transportation (since you don’t drive or have a car). That’s just how it is here as you should know but may have seemingly forgotten. Last but not least, it’s roughly a 98% chance that you will be ok even if you get it (chance probably being slightly better in Korea than in the US). Any who, I really enjoy and appreciate your videos. Keep up the spirit. I wish you the best!
I want to know how you determined how many points to give. Lol. You could have at least given family 10-20 points, it was obvious Korea was going to win. Lol. Great video. You must have worked hard on it! I’ll support you, no matter what, but know that Papa will always have an extra bedroom!! Hahaha!
Yes it would have been great to see everyone but since its an extra bonus (I wasn't planning on going home so soon but I will probably go this summer instead!) I counted it as less... mostly just because of the Pain in the Butt Factor of moving my life across the planet twice in 6 months is so great ToT
I was kidding about the point value. Lol. Ya. The apt and storage would be a pain in the butt. I better see your face when you do come to the states, though! 💜💜
Hi Sarah, I think you made the right decision, You're in a country that will take care of you if you God forbid contract the COVID-19, they will take care of you without costing you a fortune. Since you have more time now, how about making the video of the darker side of why you become disillusioned living in S. Korea.
What do you guys think I should do? Stay in Korea or go to the US?
I vote stay
SarahsSeoulSearch 맥사라 孟欣怡 I vote stay as well. I honestly think that SK can handle this situation better than the US to be quite frank
The cases are just starting in the US. 1000s of case next week in the US n plus quarantine.
I think you should stay in Korea. Any traveling internationally is going to put you at risk, and there's no guarantee that you wouldn't get quarantined for 14 days in some hotel or government facility upon coming back here. Most of us in the US don't even know what the government has been doing exactly to mitigate this stuff. There was a press conference that was not allowed to be filmed or have any recorded audio so that's a huge red flag to a lot of people that things are being kept from us/we are being lied to to avoid mass hysteria and panic.
I think it would be better to stay at Korea, we can’t predict the nature of the virus but scientists said it may be contained by the end of April , it might be very difficult and scary at the same time but if you leave Korea and suddenly the cases get reduced you might regret alot, so just be very careful and wait for another month. Everything will get better I hope you stay Strong 💪
I really hope you like the editing style! I worked really hard on it haha
SarahsSeoulSearch 맥사라 孟欣怡 is fantastic! Love it 😍
Thank you!!!!!!
Great video Sarah!, like it
Super. Loved it.
It was amazing! Thank youuu
맥사라님 여기 채널 한국어 자막 좀 달아주세요 ^^♡♡
맥사라님..
혹시 한글 자막 넣어 주실 수 있나요?
구독 했는데 도무지..ㅠㅠ
빨리 해줄게요 ㅠㅜ 한국어로 된 영상도 더 많이 만들려고 합니다
어썸코리아 보고 왔는데 그기서 말하는게 너무 너무 좋았어요 유툽 대박 나시길 바랍니다 우리나라를 사랑해 주셨어 너무너무 감사합니다
감사합니다!!
+100 points for the street fighter format. Sarah wins. Perfect.
Thank you!!! I am so happy with the result!!
어썸코리아 채널 보고 들어오게됬습니다. 맥사라님.
아주 한국말이 저보다 잘하시는거같아요. 좋은컨텐츠 제작하시면서 좋은 이미지 많이 알려주셔서 감사합니다.
한국에 관심가져주시고 낯설었던 십년전부터 한국어를 배우셨던 그 혜안, 선택이 틀리지않게 더 좋은 길과 기회가 펼쳐지길 기원합니다.
감사합니다 !!
감사합니다!!!
맥사라, 한국을 사랑해주셔서 고마워요.
앞으로도 건강하고 행복하세요.~
한국에서 영원히...~^^
감사합니다 ^^
@@sarahsseoulsearch ♥~~~~
와 맥사라 영어 짱잘한다 여기서 영어 공부해야겠어요 스트리트파이터ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ구독하께요!😁
ㅎㅎㅎㅎ 감사합니다 ㅎㅎㅎㅎ
지금 한국은 코로나 바이러스를 세계에서 가장 투명하게 관리하고 있기때문에 가장 안전한 나라임을 알아야 됩니다!!
위기땐 국민들이 자발적으로 나서서 극복해 온 슬기로운 민족이었고, 앞으로의 후손들도 선조들을 본받아 그렇게 살거라 의심하지 않아요~!!
지금 많은 한국의 의학자들이 자발적으로 고생들을 하고 있는것만 봐도 잘 알수있는 대목이죠 ㅎㅎ^^
사라양~!! 지금 미국은 굉장히 위험한 상황에 하원 의원들이 난리치면서 한국을 본받아야 한다고 주장한대요!!
참고하시길!! ㅋ
Really cool that you made up a points system for all the pros and cons of both options! I would stay too. And I want to move to Korea this year, actually...do you have a video on what has made you disillusioned or lose your rose colored glasses?
Maybe that will be my next video haha
Been following your channel for a little while and I think this is such a fun way to handle making a tough decision. With all the time in your apartment I hope you had fun editing this video lol! Stay safe out there
Thank you!!!
Also think about if you did get really sick and you were in the ICU, not knowing if you were going to live. Would it bother you that you are all alone and so far from your family? Who would advocate for you with the medical staff in Korea? Who would fight for you to be kept on a respirator or whatever the situation? The critically ill people aren't able to breathe let alone speak. Let's say the hospital needs the bed and the equipment you are occupying for another patient, you aren't doing that well and that patient's family is demanding help for their relative. If push came to shove and a decision had to be made, what does the medical staff do? Who would know? What if a family member was in the ICU in the US and you couldn't get back or be with your family during that difficult time? What if you couldn't advocate for them? Think about a worst case scenario, the worst possible thing that might happen in this situation. Would you have regrets? The WHO just declared that the fatality rate for this virus is approx. 3.4%. The Spanish Flu of 1918 was around 2.5%. People keep saying that young people don't die but they did in Wuhan. A 24 year old nurse just died in Iran. They feel it has mutated to a more dangerous strain. If on the off chance this is a Spanish Flu of 1918 type of event, where do you want to be, with people who love you or people who barely know you?
+ points for Korea. When it comes to COVID-19, I will feel safer in Korea vs United States.
맥 사라. 당신은 한국의 민간외교사절단입니다. 우리 한국의 강장관님(백발 마녀. LOVE)을 대신할 외교부 장관이 될 수 도 있어요.
Your videos are getting better everyday ! And stay safe! 🙌🏼🙌🏼
Thank you so much!!!
맥사라님! why don't you make some videos on Corona Virus situation comparing US and Korea. Since you've spotted what Korea has gone through and it's just started in US, folks in US will get have some idea on what this virus is really like.
Good idea ^^
지금은 미국이 한국보다 더 위험할걸요
Makes a lot more sense to stay in Korea, for the reasons you mentioned. I think the risk of both having the virus and say, dying, is still pretty low. Heck you might have more of a chance catching it at the airport or on the plane as you say. Are flights operating between SK and the US atm?
First of all, I got so impressed by your insight on Korean politics and love for my country and as I kept watching Awesome Korea videos, I got more curious about you as well.
I happened to find your thread on one of the replies below on the comment section and voila! I'm here.
Apparently, you seem to be using your time really wisely making these great cons and pros videos. I guess I'll be one of your regular followers because your videos are so full of great comparisons.
Ah, my initial curiosity was about your name since I haven't heard a name like 맥사라 in English. Did you Koreanize your name at some point? :)
I am glad that you made a really sensible decision to stay in Seoul. I think if we take care of our health and hygiene carefully, we will stay safe, and hopefully, this crazy covid-19 will be over within a month.
Hi! My real name is Sarah Mack so I just put it in Korean order!
Also thank you for following my channel!
You seem to be handling this very well and staying calm. that’s really good! I hope you can get back to school soon and this virus calms down.
Don’t you have your parents/family in the us?
처음 놀러왔는데.. 어휴.. 이누님은 한국어도 그러더니... 영어는 더 빠르네. ㅋㅋ
ㅎㅎㅎㅎㅎ 미안해요 ㅠㅜ ㅠㅜ
울엄마도 똑같은 점에 대해서 불평하시더라고요 ㅎ Jake님 만 그렇게 생가과시는 것이 아니에요
@@sarahsseoulsearch 어머나.. 미안이라니요. 전혀 그런거 없습니다. ㅋㅋ 개성이지요 뭐. 영상 잘 보겠습니다.
덧, 그나저다 답글 달린 시간이... 덜덜..
Super nice content. Love the edit! I think is best to stay in Korea. I have my Bestfriend who live in china atm and she has the same issue as you. But she is staying in china for many reasons similar to yours! Good luck and stay healthy! 🥰
I didn't get why people were staying in China before the virus came here but now I totally understand!
아니 이분은 한국사람인데...완전...
히히 감사합니다
영상 잘 보고있어요. 언제나 한국을 사랑해주는 모습 감동입니다. 건강하게 오래 방송 하셨으면 좋겠습니다. 🤗
스트리트 파이터..꽤 오래된 버전인데 재밌게 표현 했지만 결정하기 까지 분명 많은 고민을 했을 겁니다. 한국에 머물러 주세요 . 대신 Stay safe, Stay healthy 하세요
감사합니다!!!
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우리가 잡아갈때쯤엔 세계에선 더욱 더 퍼지고 있는 시점이 되지 않을까 예상합니다. 왜냐하면 우리나라 검사수가 거의 전세계에서 하는 검사수 만큼 하고 있어요. 세계에서 점점 늘어날수록 검사수도 늘어날것이기 때문에 더욱더 많아질수 밖에 없습니다. 단지 희망적인것은 우리나라 의료계가 세계수준이므로 현재 우리나라의 많은 임상예로 세계가 퍼질쯤에는 백신이 우리손으로 개발될 가능성이 높습니다. 이미 검사키트는 많이 개발되어 있으며 백신도 현재 유전자 모델은 완성하고 시험단계인걸로 알고 있습니다.
Same Ewha is delayed and i was waiting for school to start again ㅠㅠ i hope things get better soon
It's so frustrating!
Season is changing. Maybe spring or summer ,,, it will be better than winter. Maybe
I hope so!!!
SarahsSeoulSearch 맥사라 孟欣怡 me too
Don't forget that if you work online you usually don't have to worry about visa restrictions. If you can write or market, you can do some freelancing work (though it does take time to set up and pitch yourself).
I did work online for a sec but the company was slightly sketchy so i stopped >
@@sarahsseoulsearch It can take awhile to find clients. It's definitely not something you'd do only for 1 month at a time.
@@EstrellaViajeViajero I'll look into it ;)
@@sarahsseoulsearch No pressure. You've got lots of options. Once you get your degree, I can see you being one of those experts the media invites on to talk about their views and opinions on their specialist area.
Don’t give up. I think you can overcome any difficulties.
Thank you!!!
Korea will be over it probably by Summer, so I definitely agree with your decision. I'm also supposed to come to Seoul in June and I'm just being very optimistic. Take care! :)
I'll keep my fingers crossed for you!!!
Nice editing! All in all I think you should just stay, because it will get to you Europe and America are on the rise of infected people, I wouldn‘t be surprised that in 1 month both continents have equal number to Korea just because the infectionrate is exponential and especially America doesn‘t seem to be bothered by it. Just take care of your body and especially your immune system, like enough sleep and so on. That being said thanks for your coverages, don‘t panic.
Thank you!! And good advice!
The intro was awesome!!!!
I wouldn't necessarily say that being in the US is a bad thing, I live in a state where there are a few known cases and fatalities but nobody is really super concerned as far as I'm aware. Unrelated, there's a lot of racism popping up because of this craze-- Asian restaurants are shutting down because everyone is too afraid to eat Asian food (stupid) and people will walk away from or avoid me because I'm Asian lol...
Anyway, I don't think being in America would bad idea. BUT I do think getting on an airplane is a bad idea.
If I were in the States I would stay but since I am already here I think I want to stay where I will have the best access to medical care ^^
영상편집 스타일이 너무 마음에 드네요. 영상 잘보고 구독누르고 갑니다.!!! 싸랑해여 뭭 솨라~
You made the right decision.
Besides, your job now is to continue your studies and be the world's on the ground reporter.
I hope you are journaling your feelings and your perspectives. It's a great way to get in touch with who you really are.
Thanks! I hope to make another video tomorrow so stay tuned.
2013년 코리아 고딩 이었데요~ㅎ
네 맞아요!
@@sarahsseoulsearch 꼭 소원 성취하세예"
What?!? How do you not know how to drive if you are American and going to grad school? Are you freaking genius? Did you finish undergraduate at 15 or something???
I finished high school at 15 then went to Korea where I couldn't drive then went to college in DC (where having a car is extremely expensive) then I moved to Asia where I don't need a car hahaha
@@sarahsseoulsearch /nod. That explains :)
I understand you worry about it. I think you are stronger than yesterday.
Thank you!!
SarahsSeoulSearch 맥사라 孟欣怡 I am glad
구독했어요 여기서도 보니 반갑네요
Ur video is getting more professional. Liked the game street fighter ㅋㅋ oldies but goodies~~
Thank you! I just wanted to see if I could do it!!
Thank you!!! I worked really hard on it so I am happy you enjoyed it! I can edit somewhat but it takes soooo lonnnnnggg haha
@@sarahsseoulsearch Think so. It is very hard to kill time inside due to Covid if not spending time on things like you did. But I like ur previous videos too. They're more appealing and familiar to me cos they seem to show ordinary and real life of a American student in Seoul, especially like your apartment room. :-)
Even here in the US I pretty much expect to get it sooner or later, as in in the time frame of weeks to couple years. Considering the inevitability of it as well as the differences in the healthcare systems, governmental abilities, and etc., I would even say in a few months’ of time, I might wish I was in Korea. Besides, I should remind you that the life here would suck without reliable arrangements of lodging and transportation (since you don’t drive or have a car). That’s just how it is here as you should know but may have seemingly forgotten. Last but not least, it’s roughly a 98% chance that you will be ok even if you get it (chance probably being slightly better in Korea than in the US). Any who, I really enjoy and appreciate your videos. Keep up the spirit. I wish you the best!
Thank you!!!!
I've seen 'awesome Korea' in TH-cam just before ....thank you as a Korean. I'll be good follower
Thank you!!
@@sarahsseoulsearch 제가 감사합니다. ^^
Hey Sarah! I personally think it would be better to stay in korea because healthcare there is better than the healthcare In the states
I want to know how you determined how many points to give. Lol. You could have at least given family 10-20 points, it was obvious Korea was going to win. Lol. Great video. You must have worked hard on it! I’ll support you, no matter what, but know that Papa will always have an extra bedroom!! Hahaha!
Yes it would have been great to see everyone but since its an extra bonus (I wasn't planning on going home so soon but I will probably go this summer instead!) I counted it as less... mostly just because of the Pain in the Butt Factor of moving my life across the planet twice in 6 months is so great ToT
Also... it was not very scientific haha
I was kidding about the point value. Lol. Ya. The apt and storage would be a pain in the butt. I better see your face when you do come to the states, though! 💜💜
@@cathieguarino8038 of course!!!! Love you!!!!
Love you, too!!
맥 사라ㆍㆍㆍㅎㅎㅎ 이뻐ㆍㆍㆍ
Be brave ...
Hi Sarah, I think you made the right decision, You're in a country that will take care of you if you God forbid contract the COVID-19, they will take care of you without costing you a fortune. Since you have more time now, how about making the video of the darker side of why you become disillusioned living in S. Korea.
한국인과 결혼해서 한국에 정착하세요 ㅎ 영주권도 받으시구요.