Studying in Korea — Q&A
What do you even write in the study plan?
the form asks for a study plan and i've been staring at it for an hour. i just want to learn korean, that's the…
How does the placement test work if you're self-taught?
i've been studying alone for about a year, so my reading is way ahead of my speaking. like, embarrassingly so. if the level test…
How much homework per day, realistically?
trying to figure out if i can keep a remote job going alongside classes. 4 hours class plus how much homework? is working part-time…
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…
Sending original documents by post — is that normal??
the school wants my original apostilled diploma mailed to Korea. that's a document i can't easily replace. do they send it back? and what…
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…
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