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?
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…
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