Studying in Korea — Q&A
What part-time jobs actually hire language students?
assuming i get the work permit after 6 months. my korean will be low intermediate at best. what's realistic? cafes, tutoring, something else? and…
Is Korean actually hard or do people just say that?
i've only ever learned spanish in school. everyone tells me korean is one of the hardest for english speakers. what part is actually hard…
Is it normal that HiKorea has zero appointments available?
been refreshing for 4 days. every slot in Seoul is gone the moment it opens, and the next available date is past my deadline.…
Is going through an agency worth it or a waste of money?
some charge a few hundred dollars, some say free. i can read forms myself but the apostille and the mailing part scares me. what…
Can you actually function in Seoul with zero Korean at first?
arriving with maybe 30 words of korean. i'll be learning but the first month is going to be rough. is daily stuff doable? banks,…
How much money do I need to show for the D-4 visa? Is $5,000 enough?
I have about $5,000 saved. Different websites say different amounts and now I'm confused. What does immigration actually want to see for a language…
How do you avoid ending up only with other foreigners?
at language school everyone around you is also learning, so you all speak english by default. how did you break out of that? feels…
Student visa got rejected — can you reapply?
no clear reason given, just refused. i had the admission letter and the bank certificate. is there a waiting period before you can try…
Can I keep my remote job from home while on a D-4?
i work for a company back home, paid into my home bank account, nothing to do with korea. is that considered working in korea?…
How do you even choose between all these schools?
they all look the same on paper. same hours, similar price, all say "communicative method". what actually made the difference for you when you…
What surprised you most in the first month?
not the tourist stuff. the small daily things that nobody puts in a guide. what did you have to unlearn or get used to
What actually happens if you work without the permit?
not planning to, but i keep hearing people do it and nothing happens to them. is that true or do people just not talk…
Is Sogang really that much better for speaking?
everyone online says sogang for speaking, yonsei for grammar. is that still true or is it just a thing people repeat? has anyone actually…
Is a goshiwon actually livable for 6 months or just for emergencies?
the price is tempting, like 450k a month with no deposit. but the rooms in the photos are the size of my bathroom. anyone…
Can the bank statement be in my parents' name?
My savings are in my parents' account, not mine. Will the school and immigration accept that? What extra documents do I need?
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