Students who study abroad in Korea alone must deal with various problems by themselves. So for students who have just arrived in South Korea to study abroad, it is necessary to understand some practical suggestions about studying abroad in South Korea. Then go and see what advice there is on studying abroad in South Korea.
1. Life skills for studying in Korea
1. Always pay attention to information about international students
No one in Korean universities will be responsible for informing you of various matters. When you enter university, you are an adult. Now, you have to be responsible for your own affairs.
Every school will have an international student support department, and there will also be a dedicated international student section on the official website. Various important information about scholarships, exchange students, dormitory course selection, etc. will be released. It is recommended to take time to check the official website twice a week.
2. Free accommodation
There are very few dormitories in Korean universities, and there are not even enough dormitories for Koreans. Koreans who live close to home still go home to eat every day even if they go to college.
South Korea does not force students to live in dormitories. If you are uncomfortable living in the dormitory or have conflicts with your roommates, you can move out at any time. Studying abroad alone is already very difficult, so you must try your best to make yourself comfortable in life.
At the same time, I would like to remind you that when renting a house, you should pay attention to whether the conditions are convenient, whether the people sharing the house are compatible with each other, etc.
3. Make more friends
When you study abroad, your family and friends are not around. Look for more opportunities to make friends, otherwise loneliness will consume a lot of your positive emotions. It is easy for Chinese students to make friends. From language school to university, they are all Chinese.
At the same time, don’t refuse to make friends with Koreans. Many Korean classmates are very friendly. Don’t be afraid to speak because you are worried about the language.
Starting from the language school, there is a relatively good system. Every semester, you can apply for a Korean senior who will tutor you in learning Korean and familiarize yourself with the campus environment. It is recommended to make an appointment with a fixed meeting time and ask appropriately. Drink drinks, etc., to get closer, and slowly enter her social circle through this classmate, so that you can get to know more Korean friends. Another way is to join various clubs, if there are sports, If you are talented in music and other areas, you can try to join relevant societies to make more like-minded Korean friends.
4. Unlimited continuation
There is a word in Korea called unlimited continuation, which means that in many places in Korea you can eat and drink unlimitedly
When you buy a drink at McDonald's or KFC, the clerk will give you a cup and you can take the drink yourself. You can eat whatever you want with the rice in restaurants. If it’s not enough, just add more. The vegetables in the barbecue restaurant are also unlimited and free. In addition, as the kingdom of kimchi, all restaurants in South Korea provide free kimchi~
5. Learn to build a good relationship with professors
This may sound very corrupt, "I go to university, can't I study hard? I also need to be a good professor?",
But because of the Korean academic system, you have to "please" the professor, South Korea The final score is 100 points, with 40 points for the final exam, 30 points for classroom performance, and 30 points for daily performance. These 60 points largely determine your "relationship" with the professor. How many of these 100 points you can get will determine your tuition scholarship for the next semester. Whether you can buy an Apple computer depends on your score!
In fact, often going to discuss your studies and life with professors, and bringing a cheap cup of Americano by the way, is not considered a "gift", but a sign of respect for the professor and the importance you attach to your academic life. Therefore, international students must have a correct attitude, communicate more with professors, and build a good relationship with them.
6. Bow first and then shake hands
South Korea is deeply influenced by Chinese Confucianism, and many traces of the feudal hierarchy can still be found in all aspects of social life.
Korean is divided into three types of tones. When talking, you should choose respectful, slightly respectful and disrespectful tones according to the age and status of the other party.
Except for your own family members, you are not allowed to use disrespectful tone with people who are more than 4 years older than you.
Just speaking polite words is not enough. In Korea, bowing is required when thanking, apologizing, and greeting guests. This is the basic etiquette, just like when we smile and nod, it means the same thing. Just bowing is not enough, the angle of the bow must also be determined based on the identity of the other person.
7. Don’t indulge yourself
South Korea is a very suitable country for young people to live in. The world-renowned Korean culture, beautiful and fashionable jewelry and clothes, and crazy and enthusiastic nightclubs will all make students Deep in it.
The basic living expenses in South Korea are not much, but the money spent by Korean students studying abroad is not inferior to that of studying in Europe and the United States. When going to Korea, never forget your original intention, study first, entertainment second. Especially students from poor family backgrounds should stay calm.
2. Ways to save money by studying abroad
1. Korean transportation card If you need transportation, prepare a T-MONEY card. Chinese people generally buy T-Money cards in Seoul, which is equivalent to a domestic transportation card. It can be used on subways and buses and has discounts. Students usually buy it for 2,500 won (about 14 yuan). This card can be bought in major convenience stores in South Korea and can be used to recharge money.
However, we would like to remind you not to charge too much. The subway fee is 1,250 won (approximately 7 yuan). For long distances, an additional 200 won will be added depending on the distance. Don’t worry if the amount is too much to use up. You can use this transportation card to buy things in convenience stores such as 711, CU, and Gs25. When buying things in convenience stores, pay attention to the labels on the products and the usage of the card. There is a discount (usually 30% off or buy 1 get 1 free, buy 2 get 1 free), the t-money transportation card can be used on subways and buses at the same time, and there is no extra charge if you transfer within 30 minutes.
2. Examination Agency
Because some universities in Korea do not provide accommodation or it is difficult to apply for dormitories. In addition, when you first arrive in Korea, it is not easy to rent an ideal house due to language problems. , many international students will choose to live in the Examination Yuan for a period of time before looking for a suitable house. However, when it comes to the Examination Yuan, the impression generally given is not very good. For example, the room is very narrow, there are no windows, the environment is dirty, and things are stolen.
3. Shopping
In addition to rent and tuition fees, shopping accounts for a large proportion of international students’ monthly daily expenses. In fact, when it comes to saving money, every meal It’s best to buy all the ingredients and cook them at home, but it’s also time-consuming and requires a good balance. Friends who don’t know how to cook recommend downloading the “Kitchen” APP, and try dark cooking at home whenever you have time, and invite your favorite friends Friends coming over to taste is also one of the most joyful activities for international students abroad. The poster has always believed that you can only do things well if they make you feel happy, because you will take the initiative to do them~
For our purchase If items are on sale, you might as well buy more. As long as you are not in a hurry to use them, don’t buy them if they are not on sale. You must know that food, supplies, and cosmetics in Korean supermarkets are on sale for most of the year, because competition is so fierce that there is nothing you can do about it. Yes.
The main online shopping platform in South Korea is G?, and there are many discounts. Don’t be afraid of buying fakes, because the chance of this happening in South Korea is too small, so buy, buy, buy!
I believe that students have all heard about the outlets near their cities. The school will also organize buses to go shopping during the change of seasons. Many brands will be sold at bargain prices in outlet factory stores.