Life in Korea — Studying in Korea — Q&A
Phone plan before you get your ARC?
i land three weeks before my ARC appointment. i need a korean number for basically everything, banking, delivery apps, school portal. is prepaid the…
Vegetarian in Korea — how much of a struggle?
i don't eat meat or fish. i know the broth situation is complicated. is it manageable near universities or am i cooking every meal…
eSIM at the airport or wait and get a proper plan?
landing at incheon at 10pm and i want data immediately. is the airport sim a rip-off? and can you switch to a normal plan…
Is cooking at home even worth it in Seoul?
heard groceries are expensive but eating out is cheap-ish, so a lot of people just don't cook. what's the actual math for one person?…
Halal food and prayer space near universities?
not expecting much but wondering what other muslim students do. is there anything near the main campuses or do you have to travel to…
What's not worth bringing from home?
two suitcases and a year to cover. i keep packing and unpacking the same things. what did you bring that was pointless, and what…
How bad is the winter really? I'm from a country with no winter
i've literally never seen snow. arriving for the winter semester. what do i actually need to buy, and is it worth buying it here…
Finding a gym / hobby group that isn't awkward in Korean
i want to keep training but i'm nervous about signing a contract in korean and getting stuck in a 12 month membership. how does…
Can I use my driving licence there as a student?
probably won't buy a car but i'd like to rent one for trips. does an international permit work on a D-4 or do you…
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