My Advice for Studying Abroad in Korea | Yonsei University

[@hfm1368]

This video was SO helpful, thank you so much!

[@isabellethanasack7685]

hi

[@kristyklin]

hey! so for the double rooms, when you do your dorm applications there will be an option to request for a roommate. I’m not sure exactly if it was on the application or not but I think I also just emailed the dorm office and provided them with the name and student number of the person I wanted to dorm with!

[@isabellethanasack7685]

Kristy Lin thank you so much!

[@Rowestah]

Looking to go this coming summer for finance and Korean so this was very helpful :)

[@SparklingNinja64]

Hi! I've been thinking of applying for this next year and I've looked up all the application requirements which I meet, but I was just wondering is it possible to meet all the requirements (grades, being a college student, etc.) and still not get in due to demand for YISS?

[@kristyklin]

HollyEdel I'm not 100% sure about how many spots they have but I feel like as long as you meet the requirements you should be able to get it. I know people that applied very close to the deadline and got in within a few hours!!

[@emilymartin3770]

Do you have to be enrolled into a private university to go? Right now i'm in a community college and have to transfer to a 4 year university so i can get my major in secondary education or Asian studies.

[@kristyklin]

im not sure about this because it can depend on a few different things! I would check with the school/program that you want to exchange to and what requirements they have (they shouldn't specify like what school they accept or not because I think they mostly just look at grades) -- and then also check with your community college if they have any program that helps you do exchange! from my understanding, you might still be able to go without the help of your college but you just might not get the transfer credits, but your eligibility to go and get accepted from the Korean university shouldn't change too much depending on what school you are coming from! I would advise you to email their admissions office if you have any questions because they might be able to help too :)

[@blissfulmountain]

Hey Kristy! I'm going to Korea this fall. Do you mind sharing the course codes for the two classes you took? My classes registration start in a few weeks and I'm trying to pick what classes to take!

[@yyaksok5039]

ahhh I was doing research on where to study abroad in Korea and just by chance you go to Ubc and study Asian studies too! No way!

[@Kawaiiandcrafts11]

Hello! Thank you for making this video it was very helpful! I’m thinking about Yonsei University and I was wondering how much you ended up spending in terms of personal expenses? (Food, necessities, travel, shopping, etc.) thank you :)

[@kristyklin]

hii!! to be honest I don't remember exact numbers but it honestly really depends on what you want out of the experience! for me it was my third time in Korea so I didn't spend a lot on shopping and touristy things this time. Food wise, I would say average is $10-15 a meal if you are eating out but it can change a lot depending on if you are sharing food or eating snacks instead of full meals! For travel, we went to Jeju Island and then in Seoul it was mostly just bus and walking so not too expensive so I think for all that was around the $500 mark (plane tickets, bus, taxi sometimes.. etc) Shopping, again really depends because I didn't have to buy much when I was there!!

[@SpiretStream]

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[@xolaughoutloud98]

Hi! If I can't get the exchange spot and going as a study abroad student, would it be cheaper to apply directly to yonsei? Since UBC has a fee for applying too? Also, when do you find out if you qualify as an exchange vs. study abroad student? Thank you!

[@kristyklin]

I'm not sure what you mean by fee if you're applying with ubc but to yonsei directly!! If it is the Go Global fee, I think ubc still wants you to go through the Go Global program but if you end up being a "student abroad" student, you just have to pay the tuition to Yonsei. The difference is that if you are in the Go Global program, it makes it a lot easier for UBC to transfer your credits and you're somewhat still going as a UBC student and can qualify for the scholarships they offer for exchange students. Without the Go Global program, the process to get your credits transferred will be longer and more complicated.

[@francescaterbush6217]

this video was so helpful! how difficult were the classes compared to your home university?

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[@shreeyamhatre8550]

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[@dptrsyn9240]

I have 2 questions xoxo:✨ 1. is the korean language course included in the 2 or 3 courses? because i want to do that with Korean Cinema, so is KLI + Korean cinema = 2 or 1 course(s)? 2. how are the age differences in class? if i want to go summer '21 i'll be 22 and idk I wonder if I'll be with people around my age or younger/older? thanks anyway for the video❤️

[@kristyklin]

hey!! 1. so to my understanding, (at least for the summer courses) KLI was in the afternoon and so students would be taking other courses in the 1st and 2nd periods and then KLI -- but KLI is a course in itself so if you were to take Korean Cinema + the language course, then thats 2 courses total! 2. To be honest, I don't have the best answer for you :( but in my own personal experience, I didn't really spend a lot of time with the people in the classrooms. The classes were pretty short and there wasn't a lot of time to meet everyone. I spent most of the time with people I met in dorms and what happens is usually there will be a big kakao chat/facebook page where people would do introductions and you can just message those you want to meet and usually the first few weeks everyone is kind of meeting eachother in that way? If you were to take KLI, the classes are smaller and for a longer time, so a lot of people became close with their KLI classes. Regardless of what you're taking, there will be a variety of ages there and I dont think you need to worry about finding people around the same age because I think there definitely will be! You might just have to meet people outside of classrooms and dm them on social media or something ^^

[@dptrsyn9240]

Kristy Lin thank you so much! And I was also wondering about the scholarships do you maybe know a bit about that? Xxx

[@kristyklin]

Diana hey! yea so for scholarships, I would check in with your own school if they give any to students going abroad and stuff. As for Yonsei, I think most of them were pretty hard to qualify for because it was stuff like if you have parents who were Yonsei alumni, or from Korea...etc

[@dptrsyn9240]

Kristy Lin thank you so much for taking time to answer my questions! I’m honestly kind of scared when I think about going there alone because it’s not via my university so it’s all just on me. I’m really anxious about going there alone and how it’ll be like there lol 😅✨💕

[@ibrahimawone8137]

Very helpful thanks! I applied to study there in the fall. May I ask How you knew which classes were going to be available for the that semester?

[@kristyklin]

usually they will release a list of course descriptions and syllabus on their website! follow the application instructions and they should be sending you emails about course and dorm applications after you get your offer!

[@ibrahimawone8137]

@@kristyklin Thank you very much for the help!

[@skxur]

hi where did you find the info for a fall semester?

[@ibrahimawone8137]

@@skxur ISEP Study Abroad

[@its_liz7903]

I’m kinda late...but can I go and study there completely? Not just 6 or 4 months, but like 4 years?

[@kristyklin]

I think so!! but the application will be very different and you might need to research more about being a university student in Korea and like student visas and all that!

[@sirennrae]

I've been trying to figure out how to use USA student loan money to pay tuition. Would it work or would I have to take out a private loan? If you have any info could you point me in the right direction? Thank you so much.

[@kristyklin]

hey! sorry for the late response but I am not 100% sure since I am Canadian and went from a Canadian university! but as long as the money is coming from your account I think that's ok but do check with your student loan issuer/whoever can help you on that end!

[@gabrielacarpio8869]

Hello, thanks for the super helpful video. I have one question for you, how long did it take for you to get the admissions decision after you applied?

[@audreysolorzano3060]

Hi! I wanted to ask 3 questions? 1) if i was to take korean language course and the korean cinema are those two different course or are they together? 2) how can I see the requirements to get in or well to get accepted to see if i meet it. 3) Since this is only summer time does it mean that i still have to apply to another university?

[@kristyklin]

hey! I'll try my best to answer your questions but also check their website as some of the details might have changed now compared to when I studied abroad in 2019! :) 1. When I was there, these 2 courses would be considered separate courses. I think the language course was longer class times too compared to the Korean Cinema one. 2. Requirements: Please refer to the "Application Procedures" on their website: summer.yonsei.ac.kr/home/regist/procedures.asp 3. Not quite sure what you are asking but the summer term itself does not give you a full degree, it is only a semester of your university experience and so usually students are enrolled at other universities and go to another university to do an 'exchange' or 'study abroad' there - if you want to study at Yonsei for the whole degree (usually takes 4-5 years to complete) then that is a separate application!

[@audreysolorzano3060]

Thank you very muchh this was helpful!!❤️❤️

[@FarahKhan-ly2bg]

Hey, I know I'm kinda late but is it necessary to give any English based exam, like SAT or TOEFL for a non English country student.

[@adrianacansecovicente3024]

This is my dream to go to Korea in a summer program the only problem is to convince my overprotective parents into letting me go

[@akkindless]

SAME

[@brennathecatlover4360]

Mood lol

[@lotafilms7617]

hey! i know i'm kinda late but is the gpa requirements 2.0 or 4.0? I've heard those two different ones from different people and I'm kinda confused now so I hoped you could help!

[@kristyklin]

From the website, I understood it as 2.0/4.0 so around the half-passing mark! but to be honest my school's own requirement was higher than Yonsei's so I just went by that!

[@lotafilms7617]

@@kristyklin Ohhh thank you so much !!

[@aurelliaferdiyanto3829]

Hey! I’m considering myself to apply next year and i was wondering, do i need a TOEFL or IELTS score for YISS? Thanks in advance!

[@kristyklin]

hey! as far as I know - you don't for the international summer school exchange

[@ayeshatasmiya3713]

hi I was willing to study at yonsei university for my undergraduate degree should I apply after my results that's in April or applying in December is ok

[@Antbeast23]

Going to do mba program here. Hope I get in!

[@amilya179]

Did you get in ?

[@rachel6299]

hello! did you have to go through an interview process?

[@fine1876]

Is yonsei agriculture focused university???? Does they teaches this course in English or Korean???? Thankyou 💜

[@tumelophatedi8900]

I thought Younsei offered 100% sponsership 😭😭does it not?

[@bunni9060]

Do i show them all my high school report cards or just 12th grade ?

[@kristyklin]

from my experience, you would actually be applying through your home university so have to get into that first and use those grades!

[@fatemehmehr01]

Hey dear . I hope you are fine. I'm looking for someone on KZbin to study for a master's degree in nursing at the University of yonsei, I wanted to ask how many years. I saw you write on your biography page at Younesi University. Do you know anyone in this field?💜

[@onenine2four]

is there an age limit in applying for scholarships?

[@raginipandey2876]

Hello ma'am can you please tell me about what documents i need for admission in Yonsei University for full course in Psychology department.... Please tell me Lots of love from India ❤️

[@kristyklin]

hey! tbh I'm not an expect in their admissions requirement just because the Summer Exchange itself didn't really need any specific requirements, except that you meet their grade requirements! I'm sure there will be lots of information on their website though :) if you can't find something you need, you can also email them directly like I did for some more specific questions! hope this helps

[@raginipandey2876]

@@kristyklin Thank you for your reply 😊

[@alexyana]

Are the housing prices on their website for the whole stay or per month?

[@kristyklin]

Alexyana1337 they should be for the whole stay!

[@alexyana]

Kristy Lin aaah ok, thank you:3

[@yyaksok5039]

Did you apply for other universities besides Yonsei?

[@aydanganbarli7534]

Do you think I should know Korean fluently before going? Or I can apply for Korean language learning program in Yonsei University.

[@salmali611]

U can apply to study in the uni

[@lilfairy694]

Hi! I've been thinking of doing YISS next summer because it's cheaper than going through a program, but I've heard the application can be difficult since you have to do most of it on your own? Did you have this experience?

[@kristyklin]

Torri M hey! I did it with my school but the application was pretty much the same and actually my school program had me do extra work to like get it to count as credits. I know people who just applied through YISS website and it is fairly simple! At the end of the program, they send your home school a copy of the transcript anyways and you can pick up physical copies from their offices too! So I wouldn't worry too much about it being difficult ^^ hope that helps

[@lilfairy694]

@@kristyklin Thank you!

[@mariem4742]

Hi! Is there an exam at the end of summer?😭

[@kristyklin]

mine did but I think it will also depend on your class!! I remember looking through the course syllabus before I chose what course to take to just kind of know what to expect in terms of exams/final essays!

[@rayanrayan8648]

Hi is there part lawyer in these university please i mean major lawyer

[@GrantGauthier]

Nice!

[@jeonjgguk5021]

is it a MUST learn english?

[@kristyklin]

I think the courses are taught in English! (at least in my experience)

[@jeonjgguk5021]

@@kristyklin wait no im so dumb i meant it is a MUSt to learn korean?

[@kristyklin]

@@jeonjgguk5021 haha no worries! and nope because I didn't learn Korean there either and also my other profs just all taught in english

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[@kristyklin]

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[@salmali611]

Huh??? So u study only 6 weeks in the whole year?!?!?!

[@kristyklin]

this is for the summer program!

[@salmali611]

@@kristyklin oh I was lost haha thank you

[@studentstudyhacks4195]

Is it free??

[@luv.chamie]

No