Pros & Cons of Seoul National University Dorm with KGSP scholar! (2021) | GKS Scholarship

[@sinsinc]

From someone who stayed in the same dorms as Matt during her summer exchange at SNU (and also from NTU haha, hi guys!): Some other points that Matt didn't cover: - En suite - having an attached bathroom and toilet was so convenient, coming from someone who had common showers and toilets back in Singapore and had to get out of her room every time she needed the toilet. Could also be a con as you and your roommate had to be responsible for its cleanliness, meaning you have to wash your own toilet and shower every now and then! Even for a short stay, this wasn't too big of a problem for both of us as we managed to work out a schedule (weekly cleaning) and we both tried to keep the toilet and shower as clean as possible. - Free laundry (washer and dryer) - I know this might not seem like a big deal but it really is, because imagine having to pay 1000 won or so each time you want to do your laundry; you will be accumulating quite a fair bit to make the most out of each wash. Having free machines really take that trouble of having to monitor your dirty clothes and be able to do your laundry whenever you want, and it really came into good use as I did ceramics and had to wash my dirty apron every time after class, no doubt! - Free parcel collection service - not sure why Matt didn't mention this! Ever since I realised there was a parcel collection room at the carpark that services all the dorms, I quickly went into figuring out the address of our dorm and started buying things online. The parcels are sorted based your block so it is really easy to find, and you cannot take a parcel out of the room without signing off, so it's also really safe and overall super convenient! You can also post parcels out from the same room, but from my knowledge, it's only within Korea so international students will still have to head to the post office (which is also available on campus). - SNU's location: I mean, can't fault this but for those who are considering different universities for summer exchange, SNU's location is really out of the way from the more "fun" areas like Gangnam, Hongdae, Itaewon and you would really be walking back up the hill from Gwanak station after a night out (or just wait until the services are running again lol). It is a good half an hour train ride to most of the places I frequented, in addition to a 10-15 minute bus ride from the dorms to the train station. For those planning for their undergrad or postgrad, please don't factor in the location of the university when thinking about which uni to pick as there are way more important issues to consider! To the both of you: could you guys perhaps talk more about your major and the different tracks, and why did you guys choose to do a postgrad in GSIS? As well as some of your considerations when picking a university for postgrad and how did you all eventually arrived at SNU's GSIS because to my knowledge both Yonsei and Korea Uni have similar programs. Thanks in advance! :)

[@JOCOPIE]

Thank you so much!! :) We did cover points on laundry and SNU location actually! :) but thank you so much for adding on!! And of course, the other points since the video couldnt fit all of them so thank you!!! 💕💕

[@aaroniyo8002]

Thank you guys for the video. I am GKS student too, now studying language. Next semester I plan to live in SNU dormitories. So this helped me alot. Thanks so much guys^^.

[@JOCOPIE]

I am so glad that it was of some help!!!! More videos like these are coming up so subscribe for more!!!

[@lakshaas744]

hey , this video helped a lot 💜. Can u pls make a video of SKY universities, diffrentiating them , and pros and cons of each university ?

[@JOCOPIE]

Yes i will do so in the future!!

[@jolynnong5245]

Really nice and interesting video Jo! I love it !! ☺️ 👍

[@JOCOPIE]

Thank you, Jolynn!!!!! 💕

[@wayney8609]

Great video🥰 Hope to see Matt more in your videos!

[@JOCOPIE]

Thank you!!!!

[@THEYORUBATRAVELLER]

Please I would like to know if it's a must for one to exit Korea immediately after the completion of one's studies or if one has an option to stay on and work or just establish a career there basically. Would really appreciate a response thanks. 🤗

[@JOCOPIE]

You can stay on! :) if you find a job of course

[@THEYORUBATRAVELLER]

@@JOCOPIE thanks for the reply 💕

[@JOCOPIE]

@@THEYORUBATRAVELLER my pleasure!!

[@anukritikhanna7642]

I M IN LOVE WITH YOUR VIDEOS, I had small doubts- 1. which university will you prefer- YONSIE/EWHA/KOREA/SEOUL NATIONAL UNIVERSITY FOR THE 2 TOP PRIORITY OF THE COLLEGES 2. can you please do a video for global housing😄😄😄😄 3. how are you getting prettier video by video? 4. for the study plan, do we need to write which sub- subject we will be choosing.....? I m glad I got to know about you so early........ you treat each of us like a younger sibling lost.

[@JOCOPIE]

Thank you for your support!!! 1. I am from SNU so of course, SNU and Yonsei/Korea if you are hoping to get into prestigious schools! 2. yes i will! :) 3. Thank you 💕🥺 4. It would be good to be related to your major!

[@sinsinc]

Can't comment on the rest but on your first question - I would say to think about what major you would like to take first, then delve deep into which university has a more comprehensive curriculum for that major, or have a course structure that you may prefer better! Each university has several majors that they are more famed at over others and it would probably be wise to pick a university based on the academic program rather than the other aspects like facilities, student life etc. :)

[@JOCOPIE]

@@sinsinc very well said! Thank you, Jacelyn! ❤️

[@anukritikhanna7642]

@@sinsinc THANK YOU SO MUCH

[@jcgf1817]

When is Matt coming back to Singapore 😄

[@JOCOPIE]

He is in Year 1 Sem 2! Probably 1 more year! :)

[@curiousmonty]

Good Day. I applied this year for the major Global Affairs & Trade under the GSIS of Chung-Ang University.

[@curiousmonty]

In CAU, there is a curfew from 12MN to 6AM and alcohols aren't allowed.

[@curiousmonty]

In CAU, it's 1,000 won per session of laundry.

[@JOCOPIE]

All the best!!!

[@curiousmonty]

@@JOCOPIE Update: I passed first round of GKS-G 2021 for Chung-Ang University... Hehe

[@JOCOPIE]

@@curiousmonty Congrats!!!!! :) so happy for you!!!!!

[@monday60k]

Hi/ May I ask if the dormitory rooms get very hot during the summer? Are you allowed to turn on AC whenever you want or is there some type of a limitation? Thank you

[@JOCOPIE]

It is allowed!

[@clairetimbrell1136]

Hi! I'm applying to the KGSP graduate 2021 program, and am wondering if you know anyone in the program who answered YES on the medical form for experiencing anxiety? I've had anxiety before but am afraid that it will get me disqualified from the program

[@franbrown824]

I read in another video to mark all as NO unless it is quite serious. Like to the point you can’t even be around people and stuff like that. Like really bad anxiety.

[@clairetimbrell1136]

@@franbrown824 oh really? Mine wasnt serious at all and no longer affects me, so I wasn't sure how to go about it. Thank you so much 😇😇

[@JOCOPIE]

If you are worried, checking with the Korean embassy is a good option too! :)

[@carolinakhedi1439]

Doesn't the GKS scholarship covers the dorm costs? Please answer and thank you for helping me and other people with your GKS videos!!! 💗💗💗

[@JOCOPIE]

Nope it doesnt! :)

[@user.nanita]

sorry. I speak Spanish and I am a bit confused. So the cost of the dormitories of the university room are paid with the money that the program gives each beginning of the month to the students?

[@JOCOPIE]

Yup!!!

[@curiousmonty]

May I ask? If you are just a solo occupant for a dormitory room, do you have to pay for two?

[@JOCOPIE]

Nope! If you don’t have a roommate, the room is yours!

[@aryanemarques2089]

What is the prince of single and double room in the global residence? For someone who is doing a korean language training program?

[@hanoofapk7191]

Is there English literarature department in Seoul university?

[@JOCOPIE]

Yes there is! :)

[@MionMikan]

does the fee for your dorm come out of your 1000$ a month allowance for GKS scholarship? or is the dorm fee covered in the tuition?

[@JOCOPIE]

it is from your allowance! I mentioned it indepth here! kzbin.info/www/bejne/l4LKpmtrrLqEbKM

[@tjayel9322]

I am interested in attending school in Kyung Hee. Was wondering if you have friends studying there? Would like to know more about KGSP holders studying there and living in the dorm.

[@JOCOPIE]

I am so sorry but I don’t have anyone who is from Kyunghee :( but if I happen to know, I will definitely find out for you! :))

[@Aditi-rg1yz]

Please make a video on how to open a bank account in Korea🥺🥺

[@JOCOPIE]

I will take note!! :)

[@franbrown824]

So I want to apply for the graduate studies in Visual Communication Design at either Yonsei or Seoul National University, through embassy track, but I don’t know if I should apply for any of these universities as I read they are really hard to get in and I don’t want to risk it and not enter any of them. :/ Any advice??

[@franbrown824]

Also, I don’t have many things that I can highlight as part of my bachelor’s degree studies such as awards or published papers because I didn’t get to take part in many activities as I was working when I wasn’t taking classes in order to support my studies. So since what I want to master in is related to design, I was thinking that maybe I could include a few custom designs related to the program (as part of the “etc”. in the application). What are your thoughts about this? I really want to have a chance, but I’m concerned that they may consider me a weak applicant because I’m lacking extracurricular activities.

[@JOCOPIE]

@@franbrown824 Well, you should always try for it!!! I thought the same but here I am at Seoul National! :)

[@franbrown824]

@@JOCOPIE thank you so much!! 💜

[@JOCOPIE]

@@franbrown824 my pleasure!!

[@rantikass]

Please help me, Is it possible if graduates from Vocational High Schools join this scholarship program? Then, what if you choose a different major with the major you took when you were still in school? And what opportunities do fewer high school graduates have? sorry if my english so bad :')

[@JOCOPIE]

You would need to check with your Korean embassy on this! I choose a different major from my undergraduate too!

[@gabrielaguirre3102]

@@JOCOPIE is allowed in the same room men and woman for example my wife? Thank you.

[@moonchild405]

I have been considering to apply for gks for almost a year now, and as I try to prepare for it, imposter syndrome hit me so hard. May I ask, were you guys reluctant at first when applying? I have to admit that I didnt give my best during college and have fairly average grades. But I am really interested on doing graduate school. It’s just i think that I don’t deserve to get in or I have a very low chance of getting into. Any advices? I’m so scared I feel like I wont get in.

[@JOCOPIE]

Don’t worry! Show how determined you are for graduate studies in your application!! You got this!!

[@moonchild405]

@@JOCOPIE thank you so much! Really helped me boost my confidence 🥰 btw, im curious if u have been in that case/had the same thoughts? Am i the only one scared? Good luck on your studies anyways and always stay safe!

[@JOCOPIE]

@@moonchild405 My grades through undergrad were above average but I was still worried because only 3 were to be selected! So you never know! :)

[@moonchild405]

@@JOCOPIE thank you so much for answering. I will really think hard about this and decide before the end of submissions. I love your channel!

[@JOCOPIE]

@@moonchild405 ALL THE BEST!!! thank you for your support!!! :)

[@juliagarrido9271]

Whats the fee for an undergraduate student in the global residence room for 2 students?

[@JOCOPIE]

It is around the same price! you can find the price on the website!

[@jerinablessy5051]

Jo I hav a doubt for a very long time 😅😅😅will there be cultural programs and all in universities?

[@JOCOPIE]

There will be opportunities if you sign up for different clubs! :)

[@jerinablessy5051]

@@JOCOPIE 😱😱😱😱😱😱 that's awesome Jo did u sign up for clubs??? Did u participate in it???? If u do in future can u upload a vlog abt it🥺🥺🥺🥺🤩🤩🤩 I'm super excited

[@JOCOPIE]

@@jerinablessy5051 i did not but your department usually will have such activities!!! :) I did join such clubs in my exchange here in Korea at Sungkyunkwan University! :)

[@jerinablessy5051]

@@JOCOPIE That's awesome 😻 Wishing you good luck Jo ❤️

[@JOCOPIE]

@@jerinablessy5051 thank you!!!! You too!!! ❤️

[@bhavanishankar7285]

Do you pay for the dorm that your staying ? If so then you got into kgsp scholarship right.. then they will cover everything

[@JOCOPIE]

You would pay it through your allowance! check out this video! kzbin.info/www/bejne/l4LKpmtrrLqEbKM

[@kookii6587]

Can undergraduate gks scholar live in single dorm

[@JOCOPIE]

It is usually based on luck!

[@대인티케이]

hi jocopie. wanna know if u stay in the dorm or do you live outside the campus??

[@JOCOPIE]

I am staying outside!

[@대인티케이]

tq for answering ^_^

[@JOCOPIE]

@@대인티케이 my pleasure!

[@viewitte]

JOCOPIE!

[@JOCOPIE]

Hello!!!!

[@zitoma3244]

Are the international cooperation classes taught in English?

[@JOCOPIE]

Yes!

[@zitoma3244]

@@JOCOPIE thanks!!

[@JOCOPIE]

@@zitoma3244 my pleasure!

[@kookii6587]

Can I live in 1 dorm for 4 years

[@JOCOPIE]

You might have to change rooms during that time! It depends!

[@zaenaaz5527]

Subtitle Indonesia please😫🙏🙏💓

[@JOCOPIE]

I am so sorry that I do not have anyone who can help me with Indonesian subtitle :(((( If you have any question, feel free to leave them here! Indonesian subtitles will come soon if this channel gets bigger and I can afford someone to help! :)))

[@komal3542]

Do they offer global mba through kgsp program??

[@JOCOPIE]

yes they do but you would need to check to be sure!

[@MionMikan]

no they don't. it is a program at snu but does not participate in GKS scholarship

[@JOCOPIE]

@@MionMikan I have a friend who took mba under kgsp! They might have changed it however :/

[@Yes-n5f]

You look so cute🥺❤️

[@JOCOPIE]

Thank you!

[@Yes-n5f]

Can you pls tell me that if i will chose 2 SKY university from type A will it reduce my chance of getting selected and also i dont have a high percentage of marks in my High school i have just 81 percent and i dont have certificate related to my majors topic will they not selected me if i will prepare gud sop and personal statement will it improve my chances?

[@prernakhichi1515]

Does snu provide a single dorm

[@JOCOPIE]

I mentioned it in the video :)

[@prernakhichi1515]

How can we calculate the gpa

[@franbrown824]

@@prernakhichi1515 it’s on the guideline and also in the last few pages of the form (if you’re applying for the scholarship)

[@prernakhichi1515]

@@JOCOPIE can we add more than 2 letters of recomandation with the form

[@JOCOPIE]

@@prernakhichi1515 nope only letters from 2 are allowed!

[@kilvialeticia7419]

Hello, I'm gks student too. I'm finishing my language year and I would like to know: can we choose to stay in a single room with the bathroom? In the emai that they sent there was just doube or general choice