Reminiscing about our anniversary trip 💕3주년 기대가 되네 ㅋㅋ @thephilosophist
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acosmist - One who believes that nothing exists
paralian - A person who lives near the sea
aureate - Pertaining to the fancy or flowery words used by poets
dwale - To wander about deliriously
sabaism - The worship of stars
dysphoria - An unwell feeling
aubade - A love song which is sung at dawn
eumoirous - Happiness due to being honest and wholesome
mimp - To speak in a prissy manner, usually with pursed lips
 | somethingwicked99 Hi! I saw your post about living off campus at Yonsei University. I will be studying abroad there in the fall and was not awarded housing so I was wondering if you had and tips or recommendations about finding a place off campus :) Thanks in advance! |
Hi~~ finding a place to live in korea is pretty easy, as long as you know your budget and location preference. If you want to live in an officetel or one-room studio by yourself, it’s best that you contact a realtor who can help you look for places that fit your needs and schedule tours. If you are even slightly able to speak Korean on your own, it’s really easy just to call or walk into goshiwons (고시원)/hasukjibs (하숙집) to ask if they have an opening. There are plenty of these places in university neighborhoods. I would definitely recommend waiting until you get to Korea before deciding on a place, as pictures can be deceiving. Another option is if you know other people who will also be studying (from your home university or state program), you can contact them to see if they’d like to get a place together. I know 4 dudes who did that and got a big apartment in Seoul and it worked out beautifully. That’s all I can think of for now, but if I come up with anything else, I’ll let you know~
Back to #Merica..
No words can fully sum up my experience here in #Korea for the past 10 months. I can only say I’m so happy and greatful to have had the chance to come here, explore, meet lifelong friends (plus a special someone), and make lasting memories. I’ll be back.
Last day at #연대
Sorry to say goodbye on such a gloomy day and next to all this construction. Until next time.. #Korea
 | herstrength13-deactivated201611 Ok Awesome!!! well first thanks for contacting me back! im overly excited for my trip to Korea. Well first off my parents have seen the news on the MERS virus/disease that is going around. as someone living in Korea could you tell me you outlook and opinion on that? Is it worth not traveling. Granted i know that there are no travel warnings but for someone living in the country, how do you feel about it? |
For me, my friends, professors, MERS is not a threat to our health or everyday lives. Even Koreans here are not so worried about it though some people do go around wearing masks.
The news really blows things out of proportion. The best place to get accurate information about MERS would be the Korean CDC website.
I’m nearing the end of my year-long study abroad program at Yonsei University, and I thought it would be nice to start helping those who are coming or planning to come to Korea for study.
One of the greatest challenges students face is choosing a place to live. Factors like budget, location, and whatever plans or priorities you have can help you make your decision. Living on- or off-campus both have their pros and cons, but for me, I do prefer living off campus. I lived on-campus at one of the dorms for international students during the fall semester, then moved out during winter break to a goshiwon in Sinchon, where I currently live.
First off, living on campus was not so terrible. I got a great roommate, the facilities were quite nice, and it was really convenient as it was next to the KLI building and a 10 minute walk to the main part of campus. For international students, there are two dormitories: International House and SK Global House. I lived in I-House, where there were shared bathrooms and showers. The only thing I really didn’t like about living there was that it got really dirty sometimes with so many girls on the same floor. Though it got cleaned every weekday, the weekends would get pretty nasty. Other than that, it was pretty alright living there. SK Global had bathrooms in the dorm rooms that you clean yourself (which might turn into an issue if you get a lazy roommate). The dorms were great to meet people and whatnot, but since they’re about a 25-minute walk to the subway station and to hangout places, some people didn’t really leave the campus bubble to explore the city and fully immerse in Korea. What’s the point of coming???
I chose to move off campus where I could be close to the subway station and people who weren’t other exchange students. The goshiwon I live in now is much more time and cost-effective than living in the dorms was for me. The rent is cheaper, and it has everything I need while being super close to the subway, bars, coffee shops, restaurants, the grocery store, and places to shop. I admit it’s quite small (about 8x5 feet), but it’s still big enough to breathe, fit all my things, and sleep. A goshiwon is not really the type of home where you would stay in and lounge around all day. It’s convenient and you can use the extra money you save to travel around Korea. My place is about a 15-25 minute walk to campus. To me, being in Sinchon gives me much more freedom to do the things I want to do, on top of giving me a sense of independence.
If you want to know more about my experience in Korea, or want to ask a question, feel free to do so!
