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For EF Seoul this is where you live if you choose the residence. Just your average black girl in South Korea video.

[@nikayarose2399]

I was the “friend” on the phone btw 🤣

[@VS-fx1wg]

Hi, this is probably irrelevant but I wanted to share the high school experience with EF Educational Tours (which is different from SEOUL)! Anyways I'm still in high school and one of the teachers in my school does a trip every year (for sophomores to seniors) in different places in Europe with Ef Tours. This was my first time traveling alone without a parent and to Europe! We went to Italy and Spain and got to see amazing places like Rome, Florence, Madrid, and Spain. The tour is supposed to be a learning experience but it didn't feel like that at all! We got to learn about the history of Catalonia while riding bikes and going through the streets of Spain and pass by the beaches, we also saw the many different types of architecture all around Italy and Spain and visited the most famous places In each of the cities we went to all while learning! Even though the teacher that does this is from my high school it is was apart of the school so we didn't have to do any assignments about what we learned which was cool! My cousin, he's a boy and a year older than me was the only person I knew when signing up for this trip (I had to make girl-friends because you share rooms with your same gender). Making friends was really easy and I'm glad I did this because I would have never met these super cool people if I didn't do this trip (there are over 4,000 students in my school). The fact that I didn't need to worry about where I should go an what I should do made the experience very stress free. The only downside is how much money I spent during the trip if you are not good at managing your money just be careful haha. Everything is included in the trip except for lunch and any souvenirs you decide to buy, but we did fundraisers so everyone got 120 dollars to spend for lunch or whatever we wanted (breakfast and dinner are included). I think I had so much fun on this trip because of how super lenient my teacher was, she has been doing this for 24 years and is very experienced, so we were able to roam the streets of Europe alone as long as we were responsible, open, and with at least one person. Some teachers aren't as lenient and don't allow as much freedom. You also might travel with other people depending on your group size. My group this year was 8 people so we traveled with another school everyone together was about 45 students in total. My aunt and older brother both did two of these trips when they were in high school, next year if the quarantine is over I will be going on my second trip (for my cousin it will be his third trip) to Paris, London, Brussels, and Amsterdam in February 2021 (we even are planning to add an extra day to visit Disney Paris!). I totally recommend going on at least of these trips, I will never forget the millions of fun memories I made on this trip and will for sure make my future child go on one! also, people in Europe are super smart and almost every place/store I went to spoke/understood at least simple English (I also speak Spanish which helped a lot in Spain and also a little in Italy because of the similarities in languages) sorry, this was super long and probably hard to read because the words are so close together but I just loved the trip and wanted to share! if you have any questions lmk!

[@sangichan]

I‘m going to be there in a few weeks, can‘t wait❤️🇰🇷 - thank you for this video 🙌🏽

[@Peachi101]

EF Seoul interests me, thing is I've never been out of state and therefore i have no idea how getting on and off the plane works... do they pick you up at the airport or do you have to find your way to the school?

[@monkeriaross]

You have an option to get airport pickup, but it will cost a bit extra

[@monkeriaross]

They take you to the place you’ll be staying at and then on the first day of school your host family shows you how to get there or the residence assistant

[@Peachi101]

@@monkeriaross Awesome! Thank you for answering my question!

[@monkeriaross]

Chasity of course, any time

[@kmilkbeats9185]

AYYYY 2023 GANG- im going to Tokyo but still-

[@NateBF]

I’m gonna start planning to go in 2022 when I turn 16. I hope I am able to go, I’m gonna get a job soon to save up for the trip. ☺️💜

[@monkeriaross]

I’m so happy for you!! I wish you the best of luck! Save as much as you can, I have faith that you will!

[@leteasilence8288]

Haha same for me 😂 but I plan to go first to London and then to Seoul...maybe we see each other 🤣

[@bidane1170]

Me too! Actually, I'm a bit scared if I'm too young and everyone there is like 19 years old and if it's difficult to make friends lmao but I want to go in 2022 too. Hope we can meet there! :)))

[@kundaigogoma9420]

Me too wanna go after my masters next year Korea 2022 let's get it

[@mads7294]

when you study abroad, does it mess ip your highschool education where you came from like would I have to redo highschool here or?

[@arinyugrass]

I want to have my own room but at the same time sharing is kinda part of the experience and I will maybe be going with a friend so idk 😂

[@monkeriaross]

Go with a friend! The more the merrier.

[@bona6571]

집 너무 좋아요! 그리고 머리 너무 귀여워요ㅎㅎㅎ

[@monkeriaross]

감사합니다 💙

[@thelastdragan]

I gotta have my own spot foreal people be messy and acting brand new, I can be messy by myself lol I’m thinking about taking this class this year or next I hope its still litty in Korea great review appreciate it

[@catarinaribeiro5324]

I'm going to seoul with EF next year so your video was really helpful, thank you so much Can you just tell me if you could do your laundry at that residence? Like did they offer that service or did you do it outside the hotel?

[@monkeriaross]

You can do your laundry there but you need quarters or coins to pay for it I believe

[@olivia_larissa]

hi i have a quick question so what is the schedule in the school? like do you learn korean, math or stuff like that? I am planning to go in 2022 where i will be 16 then :)

[@crydroid]

hii !! so i might be going with the ef seoul program next year when i turn 16 (which is how old you need to be for it). would you recommend that i wait a little longer (until im 18 or older) or should i just take the opportunity ?? i worry that it might be difficult to make friends or relate with people since im still a teenager

[@monkeriaross]

I met a lot of people that were 16-18 and everyone equally had a great time. It doesn’t matter your age! Some people still went clubbing and etc at that age (somehow). The experience depends on you, so make the best of it.

[@sarahroosgrabas6715]

Hey Sorry i comment on an old video. Do you know if there is a fitness room or workoutplace either at the hotel or nearby?❤

[@jungwonsfever15]

hey! I wanted to ask you how many months you booked in advance before going with ef :)

[@aliciabeltran6244]

Heyy, I loved the video, by the way, do you have to share room with someone? Or can you take individual options?

[@monkeriaross]

Yes you can choose a single person room or live with a host family

[@aliciabeltran6244]

Monkeria Ross Thanks a lot!

[@stayville0325]

which course did you go for? intensive language course or something else?

[@leila-.-9782]

You’re so beautiful 😭

[@monkeriaross]

Thank you!!

[@lauu_nix]

Im going this year to korea but I don’t know if I’m going to stay with a family or with roommate in a place like your place

[@monkeriaross]

You have an option to choose

[@liyahh2490]

Im going to Seoul this year, im so excited. Will I have to quarantine for two weeks?

[@monkeriaross]

I’m not sure, I didn’t go during the pandemic.

[@eep8908]

I'm going may 29 but have to quarantine, so I'm coming 2 weeks early so I can get it over with and not lose any experiences

[@zosmin]

I’m planning to go in 2023 I’m kinda scared because it would be my first trip to be all alone in another country for so a long time. Your video really helped me

[@monkeriaross]

Glad to hear that! Don't be afraid, Korea is a safe and great place. You'll make plenty of friends eventually and this trip will be life changing.

[@anniwrt]

I want to go in 2023 too !

[@anacabrera7519]

I’m planning on going in 2023 as well!!

[@anacabrera7519]

@@anniwrt me too!

[@defnealtnoz4768]

i am planning to go in 2023 too

[@aylamc2219]

I would love to do somthing like this but I’ve never traveled alone before so going through a airport alone really scares me

[@jorienf513]

Me too! I really want to go to but I’m scared to go alone😅

[@like_mate_stop_procrastinating]

LOL Same, but i will do that i need to see Soul

[@loreta4889]

Hey, I'm sorry for commenting even though this vid is quite old but I just have a few questions. How did you check in to the hotel? Does someone help you or do you have to do it on your own? Is there a CVS near? Did you get a SIM-Card or something for Data? Im really sorry to annoy you with all these questions but im really wanna now alot before I would go there 😅

[@monkeriaross]

These are very valid questions. The hotel workers speak English so i just went to the desk and showed my passport and checked in. I set up an international plan through my phone company before I left so I didn’t have to worry about getting a SIM card. It was much easier to do that. There is a convenience store in the hotel and literally a minute walk up the road. You can get anything you need from either one. There are 3-4 convenience stores in less than a mile radius that will take no more than 5 mins to get to each in the area. Does that info help a little bit?

[@user-do7hp5mc5f]

Hello! What do you think is better to choose a host family or living separately, personally from your experience, which is better? Did your friends from ef live next door to you or not?

[@monkeriaross]

If you want to learn more korean, a host family would be best. I wanted more independence so I chose to stay alone. My friends were in different areas. Some stayed in the building, some had a host family. I liked the residence.

[@oo620]

Thank youuu💜

[@jayharris168]

Hey I’m doing Ef program this year and I was wondering how you paid for the program, like if you had scholarships or paid in full?

[@monkeriaross]

I paid in payments over time.

[@jayharris168]

Ok great thanks

[@bandits_uptofire9219]

How do u get your clothes washed ?

[@vvb9012]

I have a question when u get the at the airport does ef seoul have transportation or do you need to get to the dorm yourself ?

[@monkeriaross]

You can pay to have a be an airport transfer from the airport, the school will send someone for you at an additional cost.

[@matteobarreau4834]

Hi ! I'm from France and I project to go to Korea with EF in 2022 , thank you for making this video ! I juste would like to ask you little question about the time you're "free". Is there a...limit ? Like we must be on the residence till what hour maximum ? Thank you for your awnser !!!

[@monkeriaross]

It only depends on how old you are, I believe you have to be back a certain time at night and check in if you’re under 18. If you’re not under 18 at the residence then you’re fine.

[@tiny_hyebin]

Really? When are you going? I’m also planning on going there in 2022!

[@pleasestreamingvixxmvonrea6505]

you r so cute^^ thanks for share with us=)

[@vvb9012]

Hey sorry for bothering you but i’m applying they giving housing options it says Toyoko residence , Urban Place Residence what is the difference??

[@monkeriaross]

Not sure actually, I stayed in Urban place though. Definitely my recommendation

[@RossSalazar-bd2mr]

Hello!! I’m planning to go in 2023 maybe, and i want to stay in a residence as well, but I want to go with a friend, we can stay in the same room as roommate or we need to be separated? ;; because we want to live the experience together. And, another question, was it expensive to stay in a residence? As far as I know is cheaper to stay with a host family, but I would like to stay in a residence because it seems more comfortable. Do you share the payment of the room with your roommate? And did you felt it expensive or it was okay? Thank you for answering!! You’re really cute

[@monkeriaross]

Congrats on booking your trip! Let your EF sponsor you booked with know that you’re traveling and would like to share a room with your friend. Make sure they have your friends name and I believe they will contact them. The residence can get expensive in terms of having to constantly buy yourself food and you pay all the costs up front and separately from your friend. There are no split or shared costs for the residence. I don’t personally think it was that expensive to stay in the residence though. It could be more of a hassle to stay in a host family if you live further out as well because I had a friend who stayed an hour away and had to go through a lot of transportation vs the residence being super close and a bus ride away! You spend less money on transportation. I hope this helps and thank you 😁

[@defnealtnoz4768]

Hii i am planning to go in 2023 too

[@user-im1yw2jv4n]

@@defnealtnoz4768 I'm also going in 2023 !!!

[@sunnybabyy7426]

@@user-im1yw2jv4n mee 2

[@defnealtnoz4768]

@@user-im1yw2jv4n if you have an instagram we can talk there

[@diana.a3815]

Hola si quiero un intercambio escolar ,donde estudió??en una escuela coreana??o como?? Xd responde 🙏

[@monkeriaross]

¡Hola! No hablo español y tengo que usar un traductor, así que perdóneme si no lo entiende. EF no es realmente un programa de intercambio, es solo una escuela en sí misma. Conocerás a gente coreana (los profesores, las familias anfitrionas o personas al azar). así que básicamente oh no irá a la escuela con estudiantes coreanos. Sin embargo, los estudiantes serán de muchos países diferentes.

[@adybooh3665]

can we go in this type of house when we're not 18 yo? And if we can, is it possible to go out at night or are you watched over 24/7 ?

[@monkeriaross]

No you are not watched. There is a curfew though and yes you can go

[@fluffy6697]

Is getting accepted into the program hard? It’s expensive so I was hoping to apply for a scholarship. I’m guessing scholarships are a lot harder to receive, right?

[@monkeriaross]

You don't have to be accepted into EF! That's the beauty of the program. As far as scholarships, I don't have much information on how to get one for EF. I knew a girl that had one but she was from Italy.

[@fluffy6697]

@@monkeriaross Thank you. I was also wondering how conversational do you think you were after your stay in Korea.

[@monkeriaross]

@@fluffy6697 I was only there for 2 weeks so not extremely conversational, but enough to get around and feel more comfortable

[@cherrychannie7825]

This is a stupid question but can you use the stairs or does it have to be a elevators ? I have a really bad phobia of elevators :(((

[@monkeriaross]

I only used the stairs once, I believe they do have them but only for the workers though. I could be wrong but they have to have stairs incase there is a fire anyways so you should be ok!

[@cherrychannie7825]

Monkeria Ross ok thank you ❤️

[@namenotfound0]

i’m hoping to go once i turn 15 is that too young 😐i must know

[@monkeriaross]

Yes, you have to be 16 to go

[@namenotfound0]

Monkeria Ross T~T

[@yumetrip4090]

do you like tour experience with EF in Seoul ? because i go there for 5 month with EF and I'M a bit stressed..

[@yumetrip4090]

your * Not tour

[@monkeriaross]

I absolutely loved it and plan on going to more EF schools for a longer time actually. It is definitely worth it all.

[@vvb9012]

How much more is the dorm because my mother is scared for me to stay with a host family and would prefer for me to stay in a dorm . Also if i want to go with a friend is it possible for us to get the same room ?

[@monkeriaross]

You can check the prices here through the EF website, I’ll leave the link! www.ef.edu/ils/destinations/korea/seoul/

[@monkeriaross]

Also yes, you just have to make arrangements beforehand during registration.

[@elucidated_]

And I oop-

[@staciekovalova]

do you go to a regular korean school or ef school ?

[@monkeriaross]

When you do the program it’s just an EF a school that you attend.

[@gabriellejean4429]

Hi! I am planning of going to EF Seoul in 2021. Is your residence close to the school? How long approximately?

[@monkeriaross]

It’s about a 5-10 minute bus ride. The leader of the residence will take you to school the first day!

[@dominiqueolivier881]

Gabrielle Jean omg, I’m planning go to EF Seoul in 2021 too :o

[@isabeldc4998]

I’m going in 2021 too :D

[@isabeldc4998]

올리비에도미니크 Whoaaa me too!

[@jadeguillemette707]

How much time does it takes by foot ?

[@foreveryoung9585]

Did you get to enjoy the nightlife or no ??? Random question

[@Adam-up5nx]

i have like so many questions, can i ask all of them here? :)

[@monkeriaross]

Sure

[@norah5588]

hii, i know you posted this video a while ago but i want to go to Seoul this year in the summer for one month with EF! Iam only 14 years old yet so do you know if at that age i can stay in a residence or do i have to stay with a host family? thankyou!!

[@monkeriaross]

You can stay in the residence no matter your age! They just have a curfew for the younger students .

[@norah5588]

@@monkeriaross ohh okay! thankyou :) and do you also know if there will be some other people from my age or will they all be older?

[@monkeriaross]

It all depends on who goes while you’re there. Most people are younger though. You’ll have at least 40% of the class in the same age group as you.

[@norah5588]

@@monkeriaross ohh thats amazing!! thankyouu :)

[@lia-dc2yg]

howd it go ?

[@hihillari]

Is it possible to get your own room?

[@monkeriaross]

Yes, it will cost a bit more though but definitely worth it.

[@aureliegeoffroy3972]

Hi I wanted to know if you go to a residence will be for sure with a roommate or you can be alone? I'm planning to go to Korea soon and I want to be alone in my room

[@SunhiMoon]

You can choose to be alone or with someone

[@aureliegeoffroy3972]

@@SunhiMoon ok Thank you so much

[@tifco6129]

Hi ! Can you tell me if it's the "urban place" residence or "the EF summer residence?" 😊

[@monkeriaross]

Urban place

[@tifco6129]

@@monkeriaross okayy thanks u! Do u know if “the EF summer residence” have a small kitchen too ? and if it is also in gangnam? for u who is the better residence ? (sorry for all these questions😅)

[@monkeriaross]

tif co no I don’t. The residence I was in had a small kitchen though. That’s all I’m aware of

[@tifco6129]

@@monkeriaross ah it’s okay, thanks u 😊

[@RuthS12]

You’re really funny 😂😂😂

[@monkeriaross]

Thank you 😂

[@michaelconstant9646]

Hi. What's the name of the residence?

[@monkeriaross]

Urban place hotel Gangnam

[@zkdlintrophy]

With EF do you pay for flights?

[@miatarp8784]

you can choose to book the tickets yourself or if you want EF to book them - I think it's cheaper to buy them yourself but easier getting EF to pay

[@jossellyn5676]

sorry for the question but... how much?

[@monkeriaross]

This link will give you the information on pricing www.ef.edu/ils/destinations/korea/seoul/

[@oBELYo]

A messy roomate NOOOOOOOOOOO BRO but idk... i would still try like it would be part of the experience

[@monkeriaross]

It definitely was a good experience. Maybe you’ll have a better roommate experience than I did lol!

[@0sxphia]

what is cheaper, living in a residence or in a campus? :(

[@monkeriaross]

There’s no campus. It’s just the residence. Homestay may be cheaper because your host family will cook for you.

[@syup23]

@@monkeriaross but you only have to buy the food, right? or kitchen utensils too?

[@maiabregu3739]

Nice blog♥️

[@monkeriaross]

Thank you! That means a lot.

[@beyk3202]

how long did you stay in korea ?

[@monkeriaross]

I stayed for 2 weeks! It’s not enough!

[@beyk3202]

Monkeria Ross time flies in korea? i will take 2 weeks too

[@yahoruz]

XD this some funny shit

[@anaritacaldeira4268]

Well I’m going in 2022 and I’m 20 in that year. Do they have schedules to be at the residence ? Can u go clubbing ?

[@monkeriaross]

Great question honestly, you can pretty much do whatever you want as long as you aren’t a minor. You’ll be able to do everything you can’t do in the U.S as a 20 year old that a 21 year old can do. There’s a curfew for younger students but not for 18+ I believe. As long as you stay safe there should be no issue. There are no set scheduled for 18+ to be at the residence.

[@monkeriaross]

Great question honestly, you can pretty much do whatever you want as long as you aren’t a minor. You’ll be able to do everything you can’t do in the U.S as a 20 year old that a 21 year old can do. There’s a curfew for younger students but not for 18+ I believe. As long as you stay safe there should be no issue. There are no set scheduled for 18+ to be at the residence.

[@vania6847]

Oh I'm going in 2022 too when are you going??😊

[@jasmin5858]

@@vania6847 Hey :) I'm going in 2022 too (probably March or April for around 6 months). When are you going?

[@vania6847]

@@jasmin5858 Ohh I'm going in March :)) for 6 months too! :)

[@ishowspeed8807]

I’m doing EF Seoul in a couple months

[@ishowspeed8807]

I’m a high school student btw, will I have to stay with a house parent or do I get my own room we’re the campus is?

[@monkeriaross]

You can choose

[@liyahh2490]

Me too! Im Liyah but on the campus connect my name is Khaliyah :) I think we are going on the same program!!

[@ishowspeed8807]

@Monkeria Ross hey it’s me again, are you allowed to leave the campus or school after you done for today?

[@ikraa.basakk]

I wanna do this soooo bad

[@monkeriaross]

Do it! It’s worth it!

[@almah786]

Same but I’m broke lol I’ll probably do it next year or hopefully later on this year 😩