What I Wish I Knew Before Studying in South Korea

Are you planning to study in South Korea for university? In this video, I’ll walk you through EVERYTHING I wish I knew before moving for studying abroad, a master’s, or a full bachelor’s: from visa and housing to money, culture, food, and much more. I moved here as an international student, and I’m sharing all the details I wish someone had told me before. This guide will help you feel more prepared and confident for your experience in Korea. ‼️ Other relevant things you need to know: Koreans do a lot of sports; you can always find university sport clubs or other fun clubs to join and make friends. Travelling to Japan and China is worth looking into while having an exchange; Korea is quite small, I think, with visits to Busan, Seoul, Jeonju, and Jeju, and if you want some other national park, it is enough. Make sure to plan in time. ‼️ BE CAREFUL; you cannot leave the country until you have your ARC card! This is some immigration rule. And be patient; travel internally in Korea while you wait for the ARC, and once you have it, then go to other nearby countries. ⌛ TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 Intro 01:05 Visa & Documents 04:00 Banking & Money 05:21 Transportation 07:50 Healthcare System 09:09 Eyecare. Get your glasses done in Korea 10:03 Essentials 12:27 Housing Options 13:23 Food & Dietary Needs 9:02 Cultural Tips *🔗Links & Apps:* Join Wise, to pay in Korea: https://wise.com/invite/ihpc/carlal1018 Visa:https://overseas.mofa.go.kr/sg-en/brd... ARC: https://overseas.mofa.go.kr/sg-en/brd... Bus: https://www.bustago.or.kr/newweb/en/i... Train: https://www.korail.com/global/eng/main K-Sim Card: https://chingumobile.com/ Eyecare: https://davich.com/ Other useful apps: Coupang (Coupang Eats): buy online to get it delivered to your home. Klook Agoda 📌 Don’t forget to subscribe for more helpful videos on studying abroad, life as an international student, and my experience living in Korea! 👉 Any questions? Comment below, and I’ll do my best to answer!