KOREA UNIVERSITY Q&A - Study Abroad in Korea! Tips, Advice, Honest Experience

Your questions about Korea University and study abroad in Korea - answered!
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🌸 Timestamps
00:00 - Intro
00:34 - Did you know Korean before going to Korea?
00:39 - Which language did you study your subjects in Korea University?
02:03 - Were you able to balance your time well with studies and having fun in Korea University?
03:58 - How did you make friends in Korea?
05:25 - Kakao Group Chats
06:42 - Korea University Buddy Assitant (KUBA)
08:51 - Korea University Mentorship Program
10:18 - Mutual Friends in Korea
11:24 - How was dorm life? Which dorm do you recommend in Korea University?
12:21 - Korea University Dormitory List
14:22 - Any advice on alternative off-campus housing outside of Korea University?
15:57 - Types of Alternative Housing in Korea for Students
16:52 - 5 pros and 5 cons of living in Korea, especially as a student?
17:08 - Pros of living in Korea
18:26 - Cons of living in Korea
19:22 - How was your experience staying in Korea and going to school?

[@periwinklejessie9508]

Thank you for this informative video! 👏❤️

[@Rigelotus]

Thank you for watching! Hope it helps! ❤️

[@yoonglie]

정말 감사해~ i'm looking into doing a summer program at KU next summer and your explanations were really helpful

[@Rigelotus]

Thank you so much, that's all I hope to hear 🥺❤️ I wish you have a great time when your summer program starts too. 제 비디오를 봐주셔서 감사합니다~

[@miriamwatchingyoutube]

Really amazing video, actually helped me so much! So excited for my study abroad at KU during fall! I'm binge-watching these video's like crazy hahaha

[@Rigelotus]

Your comment makes me so happy! 🥺 Thank you so much for binge-watching my videos. I'm so excited for your study abroad journey too! I'm sure you'll have lots of fun especially since KU is now resuming activities that were restricted during the pandemic 😊

[@kiki-kn9lv]

I also will be studying at KU in the fall! If you want to chat, let me know!

[@overthefield8548]

How was your experience?@@kiki-kn9lv

[@overthefield8548]

How was your experience?

[@miriamwatchingyoutube]

​@@overthefield8548 I just came back home, but it was a 100/10! I would say the best university to study at in Korea. They organise so much for exchange students through KUBA, so even if you are more introverted like me it was easy to make friends :)) I miss Korea already and I'm looking if maybe I can go back to do my graduate studies😢

[@amandaaaaa2998]

I’m studying abroad at KU this fall! So excited 😝!Thank you for the helpful video!!! Do you have a list for things we should take to Korea ?

[@Rigelotus]

Thank you!! I'm super excited for you too! I don't really have a list. The only thing I can think of right now is a plug adapter. I'm from the US and Korea doesn't have the same plugs as here 😊 If it's the same case for you, make sure to bring one!

[@Loly...9]

Thank you ❤❤!! no one actually in youtube replied to these questions ...You're so pretty BTW ❤❤ I started following you on Instagram

[@Rigelotus]

Awww thank you so much!! 🥺 I'm glad to have answered your questions 💕

[@tyrvrs]

I’m applying for UK’s study abroad for this spring! i hope i get in it seems soooo cool🥰

[@Rigelotus]

You got this! 💗

[@kentiu4325]

Hello. Thank you so much for the informative video! Just wondering on the extracurricular life in KU, are there gyms where people play volleyball in KU? Or is volleyball a thing there? I think I tried searching but I am not sure if it is not just famous compared to other sports or there really is none? Thank you!

[@Rigelotus]

Hello! Thank you for watching! I'm not actually sure myself. Maybe you can email admissions about it when you've received your acceptance? I know volleyball is popular in Korea in general, though I think baseball and football are even more so.

[@kentiu4325]

@@Rigelotus will do, thank you! Hope we meet some time in the future :)

[@Rigelotus]

@@kentiu4325 Thank you to you as well! Best of luck with finding a volleyball club or gym in KU 🤞🏻

[@user-vf9cg9iz9r]

Hello. Thank you for your informations. I am about to go to Korea University and i have several questions i will be grateful if you could answer them. 1 is it hard to pick Korean language courses? Cause the major i am applying to is not completely English. Does it worth it? 2 can i get a decent job there after my graduation?(master)

[@Rigelotus]

Hello, thank you for watching! I hope my answers help you a bit: 1 - This would completely depend on how fluent you are in Korean. I'd say if you're not fluent, you'd have a really tough time because all your exams/projects/ lectures will be in Korean as well. Just speaking honestly! 2 - I'm not so sure since I didn't go to KU for masters. But I think no matter which school you graduate from, it will still be up to you to find opportunities. So maybe you can contact your future professors in KU about it and ask them for help/recommendations 😊

[@user-vf9cg9iz9r]

@@Rigelotus Thank you very much💖

[@Soojin.11117]

Hi. I have a question. I am not from U.S.A or U.K so do I need IELTS exam to study in (kU). Or it is important to give this exam.

[@Rigelotus]

Hi there, unfortunately I don't know the requirements for other countries. They tend to vary. I think it's best if you email the global office directly. They can probably help in answering your question 😊

[@peterandy-py8co]

hi ! i’ve just finished my diploma ( right after my high school ended ) so should i apply for undergraduate freshman or undergraduate transfer?

[@Rigelotus]

Hello! I think you should probably apply for undergraduate freshman. I think undergraduate transfer is if you already started in another university. But I still recommend emailing KU directly, just in case!

[@faithlim7886]

hi! i'll be going to korea in aug for a semester exchange :) just wondering, how was the course registration like for u as an exchange student? i heard that courses such as psychology which i'm going to be taking since it's my major in my home university are very competitive in ku. so just wondering what the success rates are like to successfully register for a class haha

[@Rigelotus]

Hi! To be completely honest, it was quite a struggle for most of my friends. I think I lucked out because I got all but one subject on the first round of registration. You have to make sure to click and type as fast as possible because so many people are on the system at the same time 😮‍💨 That being said, business is one of the most popular majors too and I got all my business classes, so I hope your registration goes well too!

[@faithlim7886]

@@Rigelotus omg hopefully i get as lucky as u haha. do u mind explaining how the registration works? like you have to enter the portal as soon as it opens and click to register ur classes?

[@Rigelotus]

@@faithlim7886 Yep that's basically how it goes. KU will actually send you a thorough guide of how to sign up for classes before registration period starts. I highly recommend reading through everything so you can be prepared 😊

[@crazynote602]

I'm planning to choose korea university to study abroad for science and your video was really helpful! but I have a question about housing, How did you pay the rent? does it come with the program?

[@Rigelotus]

I'm glad it helped you out! I wasn't on any scholarship so yes, I did pay for all of my housing myself

[@bobmemer9062]

Do you know any information on how Yonsei compares to Korea U? Also with the varsity jacket when do students get those during the fall or spring?

[@Rigelotus]

I personally don't know anyone who went to Yonsei so I don't want to give any inaccurate information haha, but there are lots of lists you can find online of past exchange students comparing the two!

[@Rigelotus]

As for the jackets, they distribute them for both semesters I believe!

[@bobmemer9062]

@@RigelotusI see and if im not mistaken the jacket is custominzaed with your name and major on the back right? As an exchange student who might attend Korea University how do I get one? Thanks.

[@Rigelotus]

@@bobmemer9062 Your name will be on your sleeve while your major will be on the back. We got them from KUBA, they were the ones who sorted it all out for us. If you want to learn more about KUBA, I talk about them in this Korea University Q&A video 👍 (I'm sure there's also an option to order directly from the KU store)

[@bobmemer9062]

@@Rigelotus I emailed KUBA to ask them about it, still waiting for a response. Also I couldn't find the KU store, do you have that link by chance?

[@madinokm4693]

Which majors are taught in English ? Only inter.studies and business ? Or there is more ?

[@Rigelotus]

Other majors also have classes taught in English. Although the number available depends on how big that department/major is :)

[@independentandsuccessfullwomen]

Do korean university teaches full in English?

[@Rigelotus]

It depends on the specific class and professor 😊

[@kashafnoor6604]

You are so real girl

[@Rigelotus]

Thank you 🥺❤️