Studying in Korea — Q&A
Language school → university degree, how does that path work?
the long term plan is a bachelor's in korea. i know you need TOPIK 3 or 4 for most programs. does the language school…
Terrified of speaking in class. does that go away?
i freeze when i have to speak a language i'm bad at. in school i'd rather take a zero than speak. is language school…
How strict is attendance really?
keep seeing "you need 90% attendance" but people also talk about skipping class. what actually happens if you drop below? is it a visa…
How do you make sure you actually get your deposit back?
a friend of a friend lost most of theirs over "cleaning" and some scratches that were already there. what do you do at move-in…
Busan instead of Seoul — bad idea for learning?
seoul is expensive and busy. busan looks cheaper and i like the sea. but i'm worried about the accent and about fewer foreigners meaning…
Are there any scholarships for language programs specifically?
i see a lot about GKS but that's for degrees. i just want to do a year of korean. is there anything for language…
Opening a bank account as a language student — how hard?
heard that some banks refuse students and some limit transfers abroad for the first 6 months. which bank did you go with and did…
Is there an interview at the embassy? what do they ask?
got my appointment next month and nobody at the embassy answers the phone. is it an interview or do you just hand over documents?…
How important is knowing hangul before day 1?
people keep saying learn hangul first. i can read it slowly but i have to sound everything out. is slow reading enough or do…
One-room deposits are insane — is there any way around them?
landlords keep asking 5-10 million won deposit which i simply do not have sitting around. are there no-deposit options that aren't scams? saw some…
Can I switch from tourist entry to a D-4 visa inside Korea?
I'm already in Korea visa-free. Do I really have to fly home to apply for the student visa, or can I change my status…
Signing a rental contract entirely in Korean — how do people do this?
the contract i was sent is 4 pages of korean legal text. the agent says "it's standard, just sign". is there a way to…
Honest take: how is it as a queer student there?
not looking for a debate, just practical experience. is it something you keep quiet at school? how was it with classmates and teachers
How much money do I need for the first month specifically?
not the visa amount, the actual cash for arriving. deposit, first rent, phone, transport card, food before my card works. what did that first…
Can you switch schools after one semester?
if i pick a school and hate the teaching style, am i locked in? does switching mess up your visa, since the visa is…
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