study abroad in seoul ep 1: korean air, yonsei dorm, & about my program 

Omg I’m sooo excited for you!!!

I’m studying there next summer too! I’m in Columbus! 😮

@@Texastotokyo me too!

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@@bananafritter8219 down in Ohio

thank u bae

So excited for you, Lily! Feel free to message me with any questions:)

That's so awesome! Hope you have lots of fun!

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That’s so awesome! I hope you have an amazing time:)

thank you!!!

Haha I appreciate it! I was trying to be helpful!

@@SunnyWangX no, thank you! I can definitely trust your judgment. +1 ^Subscriber

@@janeecelamadieu1136 I’m glad! thank you for the support:)

So excited for you!

miss u!

So excited for you!

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thank you anders

you taught me everything I know😭

Hey! Thank you for the support! Since my exchange program was with Yonsei University's International Summer School program, all of the classes within the program are taught in English. So I personally didn't know anyone who had to navigate that language barrier in the classroom. If that is something you are worried about, I'd look into programs catered to International Students! Best of luck:)

hope you have a good time!

I surprisingly was not too jet lagged! The time difference is 13 hours for me, and it honestly felt fine. I also think I was so excited about being there that I just wasn’t very tired haha. However, when I returned to the States, I was actually quite jet lagged for a whole week…I think when it comes to this, it really varies by person. Wishing you the best of luck!

hi there! I hadn't traveled alone before either but honestly studying abroad absolutely changed my perspective on it. There can definitely be a period of unease and loneliness but you also gain so much confidence in your own abilities to navigate foreign environments. Studying abroad is such a great opportunity because it allows you to travel "alone" while also having a bit more structure in your day(from the classes) and having other students with you. Definitely less intimidating than just booking a flight and going somewhere random haha. I am a huge proponent of taking advantage of these opportunities while you are a student! Do let me know if you have any other questions :) wish you the best

@@SunnyWangX tysm! i notice you're in tech, did you do any computer science/engineering classes in yonsei? was it easy to make friends?

@@l2727 yes! At my university in the states, I major in computer science and economics! But when I went to Yonsei for the summer, I wanted to take some classes I usually wouldn’t take back at home. But there is the option to take classes that relate to your major and have credit transfer over. As for making friends, I feel like it was not too difficult because you are around a bunch of other students who are a similar age. Everyone is looking for other people to do fun things with so it’s super easy to just ask someone to grab a meal after class. But definitely don’t be afraid to go explore by yourself! The freedom is really nice :) I’m sure you will have a great time either way! Hope that answers your questions!

@@SunnyWangX ooh sounds so exciting! Were most of the international students also American? Did you get a chance to make Korean friends too? Thank u so much for answering my questions :)

@@l2727 Yes, I believe most of the international students go to university in the States! But I did meet quite a few people from other places like Singapore. I did get a chance to make Korean friends! But only because they could speak English haha because I can not speak Korean at all. Of course! Let me know if you have any other questions!

Oh gosh I am not sure exactly! I only used my iPhone to capture photos and videos and I want to say it came out to around ~2000 total videos+photos? I'm not sure how many GB it took up. Please keep in mind I was also filming many videos for this RU-vid channel! So a lot of the content went to that. For your situation, I would say you can maybe consider buying more than you think you need, and seeing if there is a return policy for unused ones? I'm not sure how long you're going for but if applicable, could be something to take advantage of. Best of luck!

Good question! I personally only took 2 courses. They were both morning courses that ended around noon so I had the rest of the day to explore the city. I think it will depend on the length of your classes, the commute to class, and when the classes are. For example, I had friends who took classes in the late afternoon and regretted it because they didn't have as much time to explore. I think it is totally up to you and I'd definitely take classes that you find interesting/would like credit for. But also, part of studying abroad is having the ability to explore, so I personally wouldn't overload my schedule or take late afternoon classes. Those are just my thoughts, best of luck!

Hi! That is such a good question and I totally wished I did more research on this before I came to Korea. When I got to the Incheon airport, I immediately bought a new phone plan. My plan is a 40-day travel phone plan that includes an e-sim card and unlimited data(about $70). That was super important to me because I will need to use navigation and message when I am out and about. However, the plan that I got did not give me a valid Korean number. They went into my settings app and changed my plan from my verizon plan to this new plan, and with that, I had a new number that could be used only to text. Since I didn't get the calling feature in my plan, my phone number couldn't be used to call. I could still message and facetime people back in the US, but it would come from a different number. So to answer your question, I wasn't able to receive any messages with my old number, so no verification codes. And I am actually not sure if I still pay for my American number, since it is part of a Verizon family plan. To my understanding, there are options to keep your old number, but you won't be able to place any calls in Korea. In my case, even though I technically got a new number, I am not able to call and it is not recognized as a valid number in Korea. So whenever I've had to put down a number in Korea, I've had to use my friends'. Please let me know if you want me to clarify anything or have any additional questions. Good luck:)

@@SunnyWangX Thanks for the the reply! Yeah, I was wondering if when you came back if you were still able to use your original phone plan. I am going to study abroad this semester, but I really want to still have my old phone when I return because it is synced with all my accounts and email. Through my current research, it seems like if I try and save my number (via google voice), when I come back I won't have access to the original number anymore (through my data plan), but I can't afford to pay for two plans at the same time. Anymore advice is greatly appreciated!

@@animeotaku1773 yes! i was still abel to use my original phone plan when I came back!

Hi! During my program (~ 2 years ago), I don't believe they provided any coursework in fashion/apparel/design. But that could've very well changed since it has been a couple of years. One thing to note is that my courses were taught in English because it was part of the International Summer School program. If you were to join a different program during a different part of the year, I am not certain that the courses are in English. Good luck!

Hi! That's because all the international students are studying at the International School, which is instructed in English. There are many Korean-speaking students who attend the international school as well. From my experience, I did not have much interaction with local students due to the language barrier. If you are able to speak Korean, I'm sure it would be easier to engage with local students. Since my program was a summer school program, it's also important to keep in mind that many local students are on break. If you study there during the fall or spring semesters instead, you may have a different experience. Hope that helps!

Hey! I did not book my taxi beforehand since I didn't know how long I needed for baggage claim, buying a new sim card, getting money from the ATM, etc. I think that was the right decision for me because I didn't want to be in a rush once I landed. Getting a taxi was pretty easy. There were signs that directed me to ground transportation and workers there to assign me a taxi once I showed them my address. I would suggest having a screenshot of your address ready, preferably in Korean. I had some difficulties communicating with my taxi driver, who didn't speak any English. He ended up dropping me off at the wrong place, but it was totally my fault for not making sure I had my exact address/screenshot of a map to guide him. Best of luck!

Hi! As a pescatarian, it was certainly difficult for me to always find options. In my experience, Korea is not the most inclusive and accommodating when it comes to dietary restrictions. For me, I found myself in a lot of situations where I’d be limited to one or two menu options. Sometimes I even ordered a dish and ended up finding minced meat in it. It took a bit of guessing, and I’d definitely recommend doing a little research beforehand to see what Korean dishes are traditionally made vegetarian. Some places are just kind of impossible, such as Korean barbecue or pork cutlet specific restaurants. But I was able to find seafood, egg, and vegetarian options at most places. It does help that I’m naturally not a picky eater. If you want to refer to my “what I ate in Korea” video, you’ll see everything I ended up eating!

@@SunnyWangX I'm also pescetarian! Thank you. I was thinking about breaking it for when I go because I wasn't sure if it would just be easier.

@@uhmareeuh4165 Hi! You certainly will be able to survive while still maintaining your diet! I would just say that you should just probably expect to have a lot less menu options, be okay with eating around meat, and perhaps not having the most well-rounded meals(lacking protein). It is ultimately a personal choice and I wish you the best of luck!

Hi Viola! I stayed at the International House. Some of my friends stayed at SK Global. Within my dormitory, there was a communal bathroom shared on the floor. The washrooms were pretty spacious and had a lot of showers and sinks. I believe they were cleaned daily.

@@SunnyWangX thank you 🙏

Hi! In this video, I talk about my program and my major (Computer Science, Economics, Business). Since it was just a short study abroad program, I only took two classes and neither really related to the majors that I study at uni in the US. Let me know if you have any specific questions, and good luck to you too!

I went abroad almost two years ago so I probably won't be making another video! But like I said in my previous comment, please let me know if you have any specific questions!

Omg that’s so awesome! Very happy for you. Are you currently in the application process?

Do you happen to still be on campus?

I just submitted everything through Unc study abroad! Just wait to hear back officially in March!

yes! i’m currently a junior so very much still on campus! down to get coffee & chat if you would like!

@@SunnyWangXlol I tried replying with my username for contact but I think RU-vid removed it 😂

Wishing you the best!

Hi! My university offered both merit and need-based scholarships for the study abroad program, but I’m not sure if Yonsei offers scholarships. Best of luck!

Hi! It was taught in English because it’s part of the international summer school. I didn’t have any trouble with immigration since there were a lot of signs in English. I just followed the crowd after getting off the plane and didn’t have any issues!

hahah i know right! i was so caught off guard...

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Hi! I'm afriad I don't know enough to answer your question...I am a sophomore in a US university and applied through my school so I think our circumstances are quite different. Even though Yonsei university is competitive in Korea, the summer school is a separate program, so the acceptance rates are different as well. Good luck!

Wow that's incredible

Hi! My uni major is computer science and economics. It didn’t matter when I was applying for this specific program because it was not major-specific. Hope that helps!

Hi! I believe living at the dorm was around 700 USD for my 6-week stay! The actual check-in process was free for me.

Not many at all

Hi! It would depend on the duration of your stay, your mastery of the Korean language, and your skillset!

@@SunnyWangX I want to study computer science engineering in korea but I heard that its extremely competitive over there and that the people are not that foreigner friendly as they only accept foreigners when they think that some work can only be done by a foreigner and not by a korean. Is that true?

Hi! I’m not sure how the application process works in Poland since I attend university in the US. I would advise researching online and talking to your school counselors. Good luck!!

Hi! I applied to my program through university so for this specific program, I do think you have to be enrolled as a full time college student in the United States! I did meet a few 17 year olds but they were incoming freshmen in college!

Hi! I applied to the study abroad program through my university in the US. We have a study abroad office with counselors to help with the process.

Hi! I studied abroad through their international summer school, which can count for transfer credit but isn't a degree program!

I took classes at the Yonsei International Summer School, which was all taught in English!

@@SunnyWangX thanks

so excited for you!

Yes! I studied at the Yonsei international summer school which is all taught in English!

@@SunnyWangX Ok, thank you so much!

Hi! My program was only 6-weeks long but Yonsei also has study abroad during a semester, which is a little over 3 months. One thing to note is that my courses were taught in English because it was part of the International Summer School program. If you were to join a different program during a different part of the year, I am not certain that the courses are in English. So if that's something that is important/applies to you, you should definitely consider it in deciding when to go! Good luck!

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