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…
Is the national health insurance mandatory for students?
got told it's automatic after 6 months and that it's around 70k a month whether you use it or not. is that right? and…
How fast do I need to get the ARC after landing?
landing early september, classes start a week later. i keep reading you have 90 days to register but also that you should do it…
Do teachers speak English at all in beginner class?
level 1, complete beginner. if the teacher speaks only korean from minute one i'm going to panic. how does that actually work at the…
How long does the D-4 take to process?
school says the admission letter comes 2-3 weeks after documents arrive, then the visa on top of that. how long did yours take end…
The formality levels are stressing me out already
haven't even arrived and i'm scared of offending someone by using the wrong ending. is it as big a deal as textbooks make it…
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