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?…
What happens if you pay tuition a few days late?
my bank transfer is going to land maybe 2-3 days after the deadline because of a holiday. does the school care? someone told me…
Missed the dorm application window — now what?
didn't realise dorm applications open and close on a fixed date, separate from the school application. by the time i got my acceptance the…
After 2 years of language school, can I get a job visa?
What actually happens after language school — can you move to a work visa, do you need to go to university, or do most…
Can I enter as a tourist while waiting for the D-4?
the visa is taking longer than expected and i'd like to be there to sort out housing. is entering as a tourist first going…
Does it matter when you convert to won?
tuition is a big single payment and the rate moves a lot. do people convert early and hold won, or just pay when the…
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…
Can I travel out of Korea while on a D-4?
want to do a weekend in japan during the term break. do you need a re-entry permit or is that not a thing anymore?…
How much does it cost to set up an empty one-room?
some listings say fully furnished, some say empty which i assume means literally empty. if it's empty what am i looking at to get…
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…
How many students in a class?
if it's 20 people you're barely going to speak. if it's 8 that's totally different. what's normal at the university programs? and does it…
What documents do I need to apply to a Korean language school?
Every school website lists something slightly different and some mention apostille. What's the actual list, and what takes the longest to get?
Family emergency mid-semester — what happens to the visa?
hypothetical but it's on my mind. if i had to fly home for a few weeks during the term. does missing classes for that…
Does a language semester count for anything back home?
my university might give me credits if the program is recognised. has anyone got a transcript from a language program that their home uni…
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