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…
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…
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…
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…
Which area to live if I study in Sinchon?
i want to be close enough to walk or short bus, but every close place is either expensive or a shoebox. is it worth…
Do you get to choose your dorm roommate?
most dorms seem to be double rooms. i'm a light sleeper and honestly nervous about a random roommate for 6 months. can you request…
Do Korean university dorms have curfews? Dorm vs goshiwon?
I heard some dorms lock the doors around midnight. Is that true everywhere? Is a goshiwon more free, and what do they actually cost…
Share house with Koreans vs living alone — for learning?
a share house would be cheaper and i'd hear korean every day. but i've also read horror stories about share houses. is it worth…
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…
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…
When should I arrive before classes start?
trying to book flights. is a week enough to sort out phone, bank, ARC appointment and settle in? or should i come earlier. also…
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