<p>So I studied abroad in China for two months but it was with a group of my American classmates and we were isolated from exploring the area for ourselves. We were following an itinerary that our teacher gave us with very little leeway. Anyway, I discontinued taking Mandarin because I wasn't too fond of the emotional environment I found myself in in a foreign language class. I had goals to pursue a minor or major in Chinese but decided it wasn't worth all the extra drama. I am nearing the end of my 2nd year in college and was thinking about spending my fourth year as an exchange student since I'll have leftover scholarship money and more classes I could take. I'm just not sure if I should go back to China as an exchange student and experience it from an entirely different perspective or study in Korea since I'm part Korean and I'll be exploring my heritage and have a stronger interest in the language, culture, and food. If I go to China it may help me have more job opportunities but if I go to Korea I know I'll enjoy the experience a lot more. Help?</p>
<p>Go to the one you want to go to the most.</p>
<p>In terms of career, it is not always a good idea to make decisions based on that, particularly one that impacts your education and the direction you are going to take. Conditions change, as do career goals. 3 decades ago, people were saying Japanese was the language to take, but now it is regarded as a stagnant and obscure backwater - yet those who chose to go there are stuck with their expertise, earned at great effort, limiting their career options. Who knows what will happen with China? </p>
<p>Since it is a heritage question, Korea would be more interesting to you personally. Follow your heart. </p>