🏫 a rainy first day on campus // KLC student edition 🎒

[@reallyloudcough630]

you’re my biggest role model when it comes to korean learning. i’m currently a highschool student who’s been studying korean for 10 months and watching your videos has helped me stay motivated! i wasn’t sure of how to attend college in korea but after watching your video on how you did, i know what steps to take beforehand. thank you so much for your videos and extending your knowledge!

[@marcopolo7230]

Same here

[@reallyloudcough630]

@stxrligxt i understood the first part but the rest not so much.. i suppose i should study more 😅😅 제가 해 보겠습니다!

[@reallyloudcough630]

@stxrligxt 감사합니다! 한국사람 입니까?

[@reallyloudcough630]

@stxrligxt 나도! 한국어가 모국어에? 안니면,영어가?

[@reallyloudcough630]

@stxrligxt 내 한국어이름은 지영 입니다. 내 영어이름 비슷해요! 너도?

[@AbrilToprak]

Our girl is living the dream 🧡 you're my main motivation for learning turkish and moving to Turkey lol

[@NataliaGarza]

Hehe it still feels like a dream~ sometimes there are little moments where I’m like “omg…. I live here… I LIVE HERE?!?!?!” And you can do it!! Just make your plan to get there so that it become more like something you’re going to do instead of something that is a dream or “someday~” That’s what I did haha

[@AbrilToprak]

@@NataliaGarza omg thanks for replying :) I'll def will, thanks for the advice!

[@luforyu]

Excited for all the more Korea vlogs to come! 🥺🧡 All the green scenery pops out more in the rain ☔️ don’t catch a cold ma’am!

[@NataliaGarza]

Happy to report I didn’t!!! 😂😂

[@maritzaswart6131]

Thank you for being an great role model when it comes to learning korean. I have been self studying for a little under 4 months and even thoug I still struggel a lot (like a lot) your videos always helps me feel better and keeps me motivated knowing that even if it takes a long time I will get to fluincy one day.감사합니다

[@NataliaGarza]

Awww you can do it! I learned the beginner material really quickly and then took what felt like forever to truly grasp all the intermediate level Korean~ I want to say that I spent almost 4 years in TOPIK 3 & 4 and am barely moving into the advanced level~ I’m not saying this to discourage you! I’m just saying that I took a while too~ I have friends that sped through intermediate and have been advanced for years now even though we started at the same time 🥲 all our journeys are different

[@bkdsignature]

If it’s not too much of an ask, showing us how to navigate getting established in a move to South Korea would be great and very informative! For example, what you need to do to open a bank account when you’re a foreigner. I’m not sure what your plans are for vlogs, but I’d love some teachable moments in how to become a “citizen” there!

[@NataliaGarza]

Yes~! I hope to sprinkle that type of information into my videos as I go through it myself~ Many things have changed from the last time I moved here, so I feel like I’m having a different experience in regard to setting in as a long-term resident~! I will probably make a more information video about that stuff in a few months once I have more knowledge about it all~ if there is anything specific you’re curious about, please let me know~ I’ll keep it in mind as I film future vlogs and plan that informative video~

[@bkdsignature]

@@NataliaGarza Ahhh, ok let me fan girl a moment that you commented and say I appreciate you taking the time to reply! You were my first KZbin subscribe when I started my Korean learning journey in July so I’m so excited to see you achieving your goals! I’m not sure if I can identify anything specific at this moment, but I’m just picturing what it would be like to move from the USA (I’m a Californian) to South Korea and essentially starting over - in a foreign country, nonetheless! I mean, I just can’t imagine what all you have to do to build a life all over again. Or perhaps I’m overthinking it and don’t realize that (so there’s a good potential educational point that it’s not as hard as it seems)? I’m just thinking about the every day stuff in our routines that we’ve just become accustomed to, but not sure we’d know how to re-establish for ourselves if we moved to another country. How do drivers licenses work? Can you use your US one or do you need to start all over like you’re 15? Getting a doctor, getting health insurance. Are American products sold there? Are American stores common, like say, Sephora or Apple? It may seem mundane, but I think it’d be extremely informative in prepping Americans for what to expect as I see many of your subscribers interested in moving or studying there. Can you buy your American skincare routine there or do you have to start over? Do they have Amazon with American products? Just spitballing ideas here. Thanks for reading!

[@paulineisabel0]

Natalia, would you be open to doing a vlog to share with us on how you financially prepared and budgeted for the language program? This is something I definitely want to do beginning in the Fall of next year!

[@NataliaGarza]

Mmmmmm I’ll have to think about it~ Since I just got here, I feel like that would be like telling the world how much money I have in the bank and that stresses me out… like I’d be saying “come rob me” 💀💀💀 In a few months, I’ll have used a bit of that money so I don’t think it’ll feel like that anymore~ Give me a few months to figure out my actual expenses haha But, overall., yes~ this is definitely a video i would want to make in the future~

[@paulineisabel0]

@@NataliaGarza Oh definitely understandable! I don't mean to be inconsiderate in any way. Thank you for being open to doing one later on! :)

[@NataliaGarza]

You didn’t sound inconsiderate at all! I know there are a lot of youtubers who feel comfortable sharing this info~ I’m just more cautious than others when it comes to privacy and safety haha But again, rest assured I’ll make this video, it just won’t be for a while~

[@PumpkinMozie]

This brings me back to my days as a student in Seoul…I really miss that time ❤️😭 now I’m married and work here and believe me…working anywhere will *never* be as fun as being a student. Enjoy it while you can!!!

[@ninicoco7]

You are really brave to follow your dreams. I have moved to two different countries for studies and I know how stressful the process is. Sometimes every single thing that you used to do at your home country being in your comfort zone becomes stressful when you move to somewhere else. But don't worry this place will become your new home. Fighting!

[@scheimaa172]

The rain makes such a nice atmosphere.

[@GeeClef64]

This is amazing! I studied at KU back in 2012 (holy cow I'm old now) and seeing that beautiful campus again brought back so many great memories. I hope you're having fun in Anam-dong!

[@NataliaGarza]

Awwwww that’s how i feel about when i tell people I’ve studied in Korea before in 2016 💀 all my classmates are babies and like 18-20 years old 🥲

[@ggcharlie8511]

Watching this video was a HUGE nostalgia trip for me. When you went to look for the bank I was sitting here yelling "go near the Woo Dang (we used to called it Wu Tang) building and then go to the gs25 and its above it" in my head. Nostalgic of the sensation of 찌개 burning my tongue as I'd always be too eager to eat it. The maze of a campus that some how seems to always be going uphill when going back to the dorms (the stairs give me PTSD). One of those buildings in the beginning of its construction while I was attending and they were pretty much finished with it within the short time it was there, crazy to see it without the fences up in this video. Anyways, some of my favorite places in the neighborhood were 밥버가 because it was quick and cheap, there's this huge underground study area at KU that has a ton of quiet spaces to read and study (some students studied so hard that they would sleep there, packed toothbrushes and a change of clothes). There are a ton of cafes in the neighborhood that are really good study spaces. Also Azit Anam was always the go to bar, was always a chill group of students there to drink with. Sorry unpacking memories here, watching you explore just took me back to a very special place in mind. I hope you enjoy your time at KU and study hard!

[@mahaloaloha6819]

Hello, I am a father of three Korean kids living in Houston. I just want to express my sincere gratitude to you for all the informative clips about Korea and specially the process of admission for KU. Thanks to your Korean vlogs, my kids have begun to have interest in learning Korean things. You are the true embassador of Korea for my children having them getting interested in their heritage and language. Hope you may keep up the good work and stay healthy and happy during your time in Korea. 나탈리님이 나누어 주시는 한국에 대한 정보와 일상 그리고 한국을 사랑하는 열정을 통해 저희 아이들이 큰 감동과 함께 한국에 더욱 관심을 가지게 되었습니다. 감사와 존경을 이렇게나마 전하고 싶었습니다. 감사합니다. 늘 한국에서 행복하세요~

[@alrivaniamoura6250]

Eu amo esse vídeo, principalmente pela chuva ❤

[@bluecandies]

I know walking around in the rain can be miserable but from a viewing perspective is made this video so much more touching hahaha 💜

[@mluzu96]

your vlogs always make me feel so chill + relax. looking forward to ur future vids!

[@jessicamaree8212]

So so excited for you Natalia. 🌳 The campus is insanely pretty. 🌲 What a special journey, it's such good fun exploring your new home, finding the good places to eat, starting afresh and building a new network (of course it's hard as well). You have my best wishes and thoughts as you go forward. Love from Canberra (Australia)! 💜

[@alinastarkov377]

it's really heartwarming to see that you're in my future university! cannot wait to be there! so proud of you

[@MagicMaggiez]

Excited to see more! I’m going to Hankuk university this winter and hopefully I can stay and study for a whole year or more!

[@michaelaarmstrong7438]

I’m so happy for you!! Can’t wait for more Korea vlogs :) I didn’t know KU was such a gorgeous campus though it looks so pretty there!!

[@NataliaGarza]

I’m glad to hear that you’re excited! And omg yessssss~ it’s so pretty here~!!

[@mayachu_draws]

I loved the vibe of this video! Your positivity, the rain, the music, the campus scenery...

[@carolday3381]

Congratulations. That university looks huge!! I am cheerfully jealous. Its always exciting seeing people who are going after their goals and dreams, i just love listening to stories and experiences and what goes through a persons head as they struggle and achieve. It makes it real and not a mystery. When i was a kid it was always so mysterious how do you get into college, whats available to study, etc etc, No one ever had conversations with me and the internet was not available to everyone at that time so there was no way for me to research stuff on my own. I ended up never going to college which is so sad. I keep thinking i should look up some part time / night courses for adult professionals who are looking to upgrade or learn new skills from the local collages. My area actually has several options. I know there used to be German language courses available at the one place as some friends went years ago. It would be interesting to see what languages are available and have some college experience for myself as a middle aged person. Anyways enjoy your time there, i hope your room mate is nice, and please keep posting. Thank you. 🙂

[@faraa2ne7]

I'm so proud & happy for you Natalia. I wish you a happy life in Korea, success in your journey & have fun there. ❤

[@helene_veera]

You're so optimistic even in times that can be totally frustrating! Such good vibes :))

[@spooky_cat9197]

You are such an inspiration! 💜✨Love this vid especially how happy you look!! Ur glowing despite the rain and I’m just so happy for you

[@valentinegrey2367]

your video brought me so much comfort, thank you for allowing us to live our dreams through you and your videos

[@honeydew75]

Sooo excited for you and for all the more Korean vlogs to come! The scenery is beautiful 🥺

[@koldorii]

it's so good to see you here looking so happy! I'm kind of in the same situation right now, just started my exchange semester here in Seoul, still a bit in a daze if you know what I mean haha~♡

[@LearnKoreanABC]

I hope you have a great time in Korea, too. ❤️

[@mahmouddaker3936]

You’re literally living my dream life. Have fun!

[@NataliaGarza]

Haha can do~!

[@adriannamartin5992]

So happpy for you!!! I’m also excited you allowed us to join you on this journey!!!

[@salemkittenkat]

I've literally only just come across your channel and I'm honestly obsessed. I feel like we're friends already. Honestly, I'm getting as emotional as you just watching how happy you are. I know how it must feel. I've subbed and I'm waiting for more videos. Also, I'm learning Korean as well...but I work and go to university at the same time so it's kind of tough. But I too hope one day I can move to South Korea. Good Luck with your studies! ❤️ from Guyana, South America 🇬🇾

[@ericageorge7528]

yo idk i just love the vibes you give off. definitely subscribing :) looking forward to future videos

[@mayi4403]

Wowwww!!!! I just subscribed to you a few days ago because your video of moving to Korea showed up on my feed and I enjoyed you taking me through the difficult process of getting in to KU. This is the second video I’ve watched and I enjoyed it sssssooo much! Thank you for letting me live in Korea vicariously. I loved loved loved the walk with you in the rain and the campus tour. That is one beautiful place. For a minute, I thought it was Hogwarts.

[@daliajaliaclarke]

Ahhh I’m so so so so happy for you!! I hope you have a good time with the learning program and being in SK!! You’re so inspiring to watch. 🥺 and this really motivates a lot!! Thank you for sharing with us! And again, I hope you’ll have a good time!

[@ma.fernandamedina5532]

I found out your channels some days ago and i watched some of your videos and really enjoy it. It motivates me and it's feel excited to see you get your goal! I honestly feel happy for you! Share your experiences kkk my best wishes !!! and greetings from Mexico

[@Marianastarss]

Omg omg I'm so exited for uuu!!! Really congrats friend!!!

[@lena_igr2497]

You motivate me so much right now. My mental health is not the best and I‘m trying to beat that. Going to School is really bad for me. But I can do that! Also I‘m learning Korean too and you‘re living my dream right now. I‘m coming back to this Video whenever I‘m feeling not that well or not motivated. Thank you so much. 사랑해

[@maureencali]

My comment is very late-- but I recently got my language certification to be able to study in Japan! I first watched your moving video and I know that will be happening to me in a few months leading up to when my schooling with start (July batch). I cried! I'm going to miss my dogs the most since they're the ones who can't go with me when I move overseas. You inspire me to just keep holding on to the bravery that I have and take this leap of faith!

[@mariannaf4535]

so fun to watch these videos! motivates me to continue my korean language studies! :)

[@maudbrr]

genuinely soooo happy for youyu

[@_Celine_26]

The feeling of waiting for your roommate! Mine never came in two semesters at the dorm though: the room was too small for 2 people, what a chance 😂

[@lauravgo]

omggg it's so cool to see you have more experiences and living life to the fullest :) an inspiration for sure

[@yongw4591]

Ahhh~ my alma mater~ Congratulations on getting to Korea, and hope you have a great time in KU!

[@rileee]

I was so excited to watch more content after seeing your moving vlog. So happy for you!!

[@noorallawati5390]

This is super inspirational

[@shaylalayne4008]

Definitely enjoy your videos. I am much older and have children but this would be a huge dream.

[@RadioGirLF]

You're videos are never a waste of time. Besides, I enjoy seing even the most mundane parts of living in Korea 😍

[@NataliaGarza]

Happy to hear that! 🥰

[@faithbwire9164]

I am literally going back to my Korean studies. You've reminded me why I started it in the first place.... I miss Korea I can't stop crying 지금 thanks lots of love from Kenya🇰🇪🇰🇪❤️❤️감사합니다

[@NataliaGarza]

YESSSSS CONTINUE YOUR KOREAN STUDIES!!!

[@vivsanchez9770]

The rain ASMR thooo haha it’s lovely and your campus looks beautiful! 🌳🌱🌿

[@NataliaGarza]

Omggggg haha i though of adding some text that was like “asmrrrrrrr” but i didn’t haha The rain really was so loud 😂

[@maria5737]

i was thinking of traveling to s. korea before covid, it was so exciting.. i'll have to wait a bit more to travel there but that's okay, seeing your vlogs is so nice and calming!

[@librernalia]

Seeing your vlog brings me back many memories of Korea☺️ I'm so happy for you! Enjoy the experience!💛

[@bgirldskco]

So happy, excited and proud of ya girl!!!

[@NataliaGarza]

Thank you 🥺

[@Mrililili_V]

Woah!!! all the best!! im so happy for ya 💜💜💜💜💜✨

[@TheReviewHuman]

Aww I could just feel your excitement! Stay safe, and have lots of fun :)

[@LearnKoreanABC]

I hope you have a great time in Korea. ❤️

[@NataliaGarza]

Thank you 🥺

[@hiru6074]

Just started my day with this.hello unniee .

[@satyanghaesign1569]

so excited for you!

[@mandsikka1125]

this will be super interesting since I'm thinking about studying in korea too!!!

[@benyarrington]

Your videos are incredibly motivating to start learning Korean. I'm realllly tempted to try to start again, I'm just worried that my Japanese study will slip because of it 😅 either way, amazing video, thanks for sharing~!

[@Rub-yy]

Ahh im so happy for you :D, you inspire me so much ^-^ ,I better get back to my korean studies soon (Also do you have a video about thank you like the thank yous in korean and how to use them)(im struggling to find/learn them and how to use them ;-;)

[@cynthiaubah5066]

Seeing you at KU bring back so many memories! I miss Korea.

[@NataliaGarza]

I’ll vlog more of it just for you haha ❤️

[@San-vj7ff]

GIRLLLLL CONGRATS

[@nohemimatute564]

I like how you throw some Korean words here and there. I memorize words better when there's a story or pictures with it, thank you for that. 😁😁

[@다은-d4s]

I'm proud of yourself 사랑해요.

[@sarahlim969]

@Natalia Garza where is the stationery shop in the video that you went to buy stationery is near KU the school. where is it locate from school

[@JacobPernell]

Just discovered your channel recently and watching these vlogs is super inspiring! I've been studying Korean on and off for ~2 years now, and hope to study abroad in Seoul at some point in the future :> Thanks for sharing your journey with us!

[@nancyveronica6851]

may i ask you how much you pay for the language school monthly and how much does your monthly allowance cost? 💜

[@ggcharlie8511]

I believe in the last video she said the tuition was $4800

[@carat4svt]

I’m 19 now and i’ve been on and off studying Korean and other languages. I really really want to study Korean in South Korea but my parents said no because it’s not safe for me to go alone and be alone there. I don’t have any friends that would want to go to Korea. Like my parents made me go to college only in my city. I also have a job so yes i’m saving up money. Does anyone got any tips on how I can persuade them?

[@eundongpark1672]

save up money and just go. You're an adult. And Korea is safer than the US or UK (I know cos I've lived 1 year in the UK, 11.5 years in the US and 6 months in Korea)

[@carlyf138]

100% agree, just go. Your parents have most likely lived 2x (or more) your lifetime, it’s better to explore and do what makes you happy before the responsibilities of true adulthood tie you down. Plus you have a job already so it’s not unrealistic!

[@bkdsignature]

I’m not sure how you’d be alone there when you’d be living on campus? Plus, you’re an adult now, it’s not like you can’t figure out how to take care of yourself. I went to undergrad in another state at a tiny private college where I knew literally no one. It was tough at first not knowing anyone, but never did I think of it as a safety risk.

[@ushdbrr1293]

Korea is one of the world's 10 largest economies and one of the safest countries in the world.

[@kaebae_books]

I really like this video. Thanks for sharing.

[@NataliaGarza]

I’m glad you liked it!!

[@mryhnnh]

I’m late but congratulations. You really motivate me! Love you

[@NataliaGarza]

Haha I think our definitions of late are different haha I think you were here rather early~ ❤️

[@mryhnnh]

@@NataliaGarza yea haahhahha. Ty for replying 😘. 갑사합니다

[@everythingsrosie62]

~my regard my self as a beginner but then my friends who cant read or make a sentence in korean are like '' get out u are not a beginner lol'' so like idk where i am at in my studies anymore an then there is u who always inspires me to do more~ and the fact that ik random vocab that beginners dont know

[@everythingsrosie62]

i think its bcs when i study i always like go learn something thats not part of my study course....THANKS FOR THE ADVISE THO ~

[@carlyf138]

That’s the best position to be in🤷🏾‍♀️ everyday language consists of beginner vocab and advanced vocab so unless you’re trying to take the TOPIK anytime soon, that’s the best method to fluency imo

[@everythingsrosie62]

@@carlyf138 i think am WAY to scared....even when i speak korean to friends

[@hannahmay33]

it looks so preatty over there🥺 soon once i MASTER Koren(or be a little fluent), ill be theree😩

[@briana8817]

I love this journey for you Natalia ❤️ I started learning Korean because of you 😭

[@dorapetrovic]

The campus looks absolutely stunning! So happy for you, thank you for sharing your adventures at 고려대 💜

[@livedean4756]

Wow, it is so nice and hope to see u at korea too buz i am currently there

[@gueddarsara5844]

Am a student in korea University language center too it would be nice to see you i found out your video for the first time today

[@charlene9308]

AMAZING!!!! I wish to go to Korea too😭😭😭

[@danamfiction]

You inspired me to enroll in a Korean class! Can't wait to see your next video :)

[@NataliaGarza]

Oh, wow~! Study hard hehe

[@nubilus3114]

I wish you nothing but luck and happiness in korea. Hope you have a great time☺️

[@nosaenoo4602]

Wow 😍🥰❤️ congrats 🎊 finally your living the dream you work on it so hard ❤️ wish you happy and successful journey🇰🇷❤️. For me kind impossible to study in Korea because of my speciality, but I gonna come one day to Korea❤️

[@seoul_mate]

Hope you have a great time in Korea. Really hope to go in the future. All the best with your studies.

[@NataliaGarza]

Than youuuu 🥺

[@Sophie-sz7cg]

Omg I am in Korea too as part of my exchange semester🥰wishing you the best of time!

[@reihwan]

Best part of the video for me was the pumpkin on the roof.

[@NataliaGarza]

ahaahahahah I’m still shook 😂

[@isabeldeleon1815]

Your the reason I wanna learn abroad 😭 I really wanna go and you help me ALOT

[@leslyatencio2772]

I admire you!

[@okaniedavis3551]

Korean food looks like to much for one person 😅 I'm excited to see what's next.

[@NataliaGarza]

LOL you say that, but I ate most of it 😂

[@hobistinyheartbag]

I’m soooo proud of you 🥰💜

[@NataliaGarza]

Awwww thank you Hobi’s tiny heart bag (haha i love the username) 💜

[@hobistinyheartbag]

@@NataliaGarza aaaahhh 🥰 thank youuu 💜

[@lisamaxwell5876]

reminds me I gotta go to the bank.....sucks they close at 430 in korea......at least keb is open some Saturdays in Seoul....also too bad im not in seoul and still cant visit for the time being. 추석 잘 보내세요 ㅎㅎ

[@NataliaGarza]

Whaaaat yours closes at 4:30??? The one on our campus closes at 3:30 🥲

[@breebess60]

Ahh love this!! Gig Em!! (I wonder how to say that in 한국어???)

[@NataliaGarza]

Gig’em~!!!! Omgggg haha you noticed my Aggie shirt haha and i have no idea LOL

[@rowangostovich97]

Totally unrelated to the video but does it rain a lot in Seoul during september? Im planning to go in september with some family and friends in 2 years and want to go at the best time when its not too hot but not super rainy either! Thanks!

[@mingtorres]

i want to achieve this one day. thank you for the inspiration. :')

[@ashley_smith]

It's cool that they have the key card for the bathroom to keep track of how much water and electricity people use, and make sure only authorized people are in there, as much as they can, BUT, run on sentence, why two people in such a small room?! Isn't the delta variant going around Korea as well???

[@Cassin89]

You are literally in k-drama :) This building is in so many dramas! :)

[@NataliaGarza]

Wait which building?? haha

[@Cassin89]

@@NataliaGarza The main building :) 4:32 This is a high school for characters in k-drama "Extraordinary you" and "True beauty" - both are funny and definitely worth watching.

[@learnkoreanwithKorean]

다시 학교로 돌아간 느낌이예요.

[@briannamorreno]

OMG how long are you studying at KU? I might be there next semester!!

[@briannamorreno]

It would be fun to have an aggie friend:)

[@mo.mwasongwe]

More than a month?! You can definitely keep a secret 😂❤️

[@San-vj7ff]

Making big moves wooo

[@maytanohang]

Hi I'm your new subscriber, I really like the video🧡

[@sathmavargas]

amazing vlog! Also, can you please share the songs you used in this video? I liked some

[@carat4svt]

anyone knows the song playing in the background of her video?

[@NataliaGarza]

Which part? 👀

[@carat4svt]

@@NataliaGarza 4:39

[@xoliziasmr6204]

Did your tuition include your dorm or was it separate, I saw your last video and think 5k is very reasonable for 2 semesters abroad with the dorm