What preparations do I need to make to study in South Korea?

Studying in South Korea does not require you to bring a lot of special things. Just bring a few essential supplies and a few changes of clothes. Bedding and toiletries can be purchased at local supermarkets.

Preparation before traveling to study in South Korea

1. Preparation before traveling:

1. Passport: A passport is an international ID card that proves a person's nationality and identity. It should be kept properly to avoid loss. You should make a copy of the issuance date and number of your passport as a backup so that you can provide detailed information when re-issuing if it is lost. 2. Clothes: Foreign students generally dress simply and casually. The four-season climate in South Korea is similar to that of Beijing. The temperature difference between seasons is 3-4 degrees. Please prepare your clothes accordingly. Shoes: Just bring a pair of leather shoes, sports shoes, travel shoes, and slippers. Books: Bring Korean-Chinese, Chinese-Korean dictionaries, Chinese-English dictionaries. Bring a few books introducing Chinese tourist attractions to your foreign friends. The scenic spots and historical sites introduced in the book will be of great help in learning the language. 3. Cash: For study and living expenses required during the study period, a certain amount of domestic and foreign currencies must be carried out of the country according to relevant national regulations. You can open a foreign exchange deposit account for US dollars at designated banks in South Korea. You cannot open a foreign exchange deposit account for RMB in South Korea, but you can exchange it for Korean won at designated banks in South Korea. 4. Electrical appliances: The voltage in South Korea is 220V. The power plug is different from that in China. It is cylindrical (German standard). If you have portable electrical appliances, bring your own conversion plug. 5. Daily necessities: Toothpaste, toothbrush, and shampoo can be carried in small amounts as spares. Others, such as cameras, calculators, alarm clocks, stationery, traditional Chinese handicrafts, etc., can be carried at your own choice. 6. Laptop 7. System CD 2. Diet: Korean diet is characterized by raw, cold, hot and spicy food, with rice as the main staple food and less pasta, and they like to drink cold water. 3. Travel 1. First trip: (1) China exit procedures: passport, air ticket, exit card, ID card (ID card must be brought when leaving the country for the first time). Holding a short-term training visa, you must purchase a round-trip air ticket valid for one year. (2) Entry procedures in South Korea: passport, immigration card.

2. Daily travel: (1) Taxi: The starting price of an ordinary taxi in South Korea is 1,300 won, which is about 2,000 won per kilometer. (2) Bus: Pay the fare by inserting coins or swiping your card when getting on the bus at the front door. When getting off the bus at the back door, ring the bell in advance to remind the driver. The city fare is about 300-600 won, and the long-distance fare is about 1,300-1,500 won. (3) Subway: The price ranges from 600 to 1,100 won depending on the distance.

3. Others: (1) Telephone cards: Magnetic cards are divided into three denominations: 3,000 won, 5,000 won, and 10,000 won. There are also IP cards that can make international long-distance calls. Calls to China cost 3 cents per minute. 7 cents RMB. (2) Currency: banknotes: 1000, 5000, 10000, coins: 10, 50, 100, 500. (3) Prohibited items: According to the relevant regulations of China and South Korea, South Korea strictly controls the entry of meat products (beef, mutton, chicken, pork), and violators will be severely fined.

4. Baggage: 30 kilograms of checked baggage, 5 kilograms of hand luggage (for departures from Beijing, student tickets are required; other cities are subject to the regulations of each airport airline) Scissors and other sharp objects, shampoo and other liquids should be placed in checked baggage In the luggage.

5. Things you should prepare when going abroad for the first time: pillow cover, quilt cover, washing powder (one bag), laundry soap (a few pieces), soap (2 pieces), shampoo (a bottle), anti-inflammatory medicine, cold medicine , lozenges, motion sickness medicine, band-aids and other commonly used medicines, electrical conversion plug (one), power strip (one), pen, notebook, paper (a small amount each), photos (color, black and white), several one-inch, two-inch

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①Conditions for studying in South Korea:

Korean universities are very strict about entry and exit. The conditions are basically the same as the visa. You can go after graduating from high school and passing junior high school. To apply for the visa, you need to contact the school in Korea and they will tell you how to apply, or you can find an agency.

Generally, the following materials are required:

1. Original and photocopy of personal ID card and passport

2. Copy of household registration book, and photocopy of ID card of everyone in the household registration book< /p>

3. Proof of employment and income of parents (original, copy, notarized certificate)

4. Proof of deposit, a deposit of RMB 100,000 in Bank of China, frozen for more than half a year (account father or mother) Notice! Don’t give originals! Just a copy and a notarized certificate!

5. Proof of academic performance from the school you attended, diploma from the last school you graduated from, and recommendation letter from the school you graduated from. (Original, photocopy and notarized certificate)

②To go to Korea, you must first attend a language school for one year:

Even if you already have a Korean Language Certificate IV, schools here in Korea You will be asked to attend a Korean language school with them, in order to familiarize yourself with Korean life, for half a year or a year. If you don’t have a CET-4 certificate, you need to pass Korean CET-4 before you can enter. Some schools are not proficient in Korean. You can also pass CET-6 in English or meet the IELTS score requirements.

③Should you go to a language school and then apply for university:

It’s almost like this. Most universities in Korea that recruit international students have language schools for international students. For example, if you study in the language school of University A, you will After studying for half a year and passing Korean Level 4, if you want to go to University B, you can directly enter the undergraduate program by applying to University B.

If you have studied in the language school of University A for one year and have not passed CET-4, University A may also let you enter undergraduate studies. This is related to the policy of University A, which may lower the admission requirements for international students studying in the language school at this university.

④How much does it cost to study in South Korea:

Of course, Korean universities are cheaper, but private ones are more expensive, and the consumption is different in different regions. For general national universities, the tuition fee is between RMB 10,000 and RMB 20,000 per semester. For private universities, it will be double or more.

Depending on the region, the consumption for one semester is generally between RMB 10,000 and RMB 30,000. It depends on how you live your life. Even 100,000 yuan you can make is not enough. Just save 20,000 or 30,000 yuan. If you are cruel to yourself, 10,000 yuan is enough.

⑤Grade requirements

There are no grade requirements, just a passing grade from junior high school to high school. Just fine). The National College Entrance Examination scores are all required to be C or above (that is, passing), and very few universities require a college entrance examination score of 500 or above (I only know that Chonnam National University required this at the time, but Seoul National University did not have this requirement, but Seoul National University did not provide dormitories)

⑥Other Notes

Other things to note are that it is best to prepare several copies of the materials in the first question, because you will also need many of them when you enter university from a language school. Material.

Hello, I think I need to bring a lot of things. After all, I am traveling alone without the protection of my parents, so preparation is a must. I have listed the following aspects.

1. Clothing:

① Tops: sweaters, T-shirts, shirts, vests, light jackets. Don’t bring too much, you will definitely wear it, and it can match the pants, jacket, and shoes you bring.

②A small suit, a casual thick jacket, and a coat.

③Pants: 5 pairs of jeans.

④Shoes: 2 pairs of sneakers. 2 pairs of leather shoes, one pair with flat heels and one with high heels. A pair of boots.

⑤ Bring more underwear, socks, etc.

⑥Hat, scarf, gloves.

2. Materials and documents:

① 1 to 2 copies of your passport. Remember the date and number of issuance so that you can reissue it if lost.

②Copy of ID card, leave the original at home, it is useless to take it out.

③Bring some ID photos of various sizes.

④Hospital diagnosis certificate or prescription signature to facilitate comprehensive treatment.

⑤Flight tickets. Confirm that the ticket date and English name are correct.

The following materials are required after arriving in South Korea:

⑥ Overseas long-distance calling card. You can't use your mobile phone if you bring it there. Buy in Korea.

⑦ Alien Registration Certificate. It should be done within a month.

⑧College student ID card. The school will prepare it for you within a month.

⑨Medical insurance. After arriving in Korea, ask the teacher how to apply.

⑩You can bring another copy of the materials you submitted to the agency when you applied for a visa and school, if you want to apply to transfer to another school after arriving in South Korea.

3. Daily necessities:

① Cup, toothbrush, toothpaste, towel.

② Shower gel, shower balls, shampoo, makeup and skin care products.

③ Some tissues and girls’ supplies.

④Washing powder. It is said that this is very expensive in Korea, but I usually don’t use washing powder, so I just bring a piece of laundry soap. When you run out, you should be able to find it in the supermarket and buy it.

⑤A mirror and a comb each.

⑥Nail clippers.

⑦ Slippers. A pair of sandals and cotton slippers.

⑧Umbrella.

⑨Two pairs of chopsticks, one spoon, and one lunch box.

⑩Coat hangers and small hooks. You can just bring a few less. It will be convenient for you when you first get there.

⑾German standard conversion socket, universal plug, 6-pin cable strip, network cable.

⑿A small alarm clock.

⒀*** bags, supermarket shopping bags. It is said that this is also very expensive in Korea. I’ve been carrying it since I was little anyway. Moreover, it seems that you have to pay for the plastic bags when shopping in Korean supermarkets, so bring your own shopping bag.

⒁Sheets, quilt covers, pillowcases, and a thin duvet. There is no need to bring bedding. If the school does not provide it, you can purchase it.

⒂Various medicines. Cold medicine, diarrhea medicine, anti-inflammatory medicine, vitamins, band-aids, etc.

4. School supplies:

①Longman English-Chinese Dictionary, Korean-Chinese Dictionary from Business Publishing House.

②My favorite Chinese books and important professional books.

③ Various pens, notebooks, and other stationery. Note pads, solid paste, tape paper.

④A calculator. Laptop (not included in checked weight).

The following is based on the premise that PO has received the school's admission notice, applied for a visa, and bought a ticket:

First of all, confirm with the airline whether your ticket can be processed. Air tickets for international students generally require an admission letter and a valid study visa. Airlines can handle air tickets for international students. For this air ticket, you only need to add a small amount of money to add a baggage allowance. The baggage allowance on international flights is generally strictly limited. Even if you plan a trip to South Korea, you will inevitably bring a lot of unnecessary items with your parents' care. Therefore, in order to avoid the rush to unpack your luggage at the airport, it is a good choice to apply for international student tickets in advance. (I chose China Southern Airlines at the time, and I remember that I could bring an extra bag of 23kg)

Then there are some necessary items, first of all, the originals and copies of various documents, including but not limited to passports, visas, Various notices, test certificates, etc., these things weigh only a few sheets of paper. Not only is it expensive to copy in Korea, but you can't find a copy shop for a while, or I don't know how to put it, it will be a really big thing. Annoying things.

Conversion plugs and power strips are actually available in Korea, but conversion plugs are difficult to find and power strips are expensive. Moreover, if you have just arrived and do not have a fixed residence, you need to stay temporarily. If you are staying in a youth hostel or hotel, having these two things can at least help you make a smooth transition. When you arrive at your accommodation, plug in your mobile power bank, laptop, and iPad. Isn’t that standard? Hahaha.

UnionPay card and a small amount of cash. In fact, I recommend exchanging some Korean won at the Bank of China before going to South Korea. Although the exchange rate is not very friendly, at least it is a reassurance. You will never panic wherever you have money. Well, as far as I know, just call the Bank of China to make an appointment one day in advance. You can exchange it for about 500,000 Korean won (about RMB3,000). There is no need for more. After you go there with a handful of cash, you will find that it is not that big. It comes in handy, UnionPay cards can be used anywhere, and money can be withdrawn from all major bank ATMs in South Korea, all with Chinese options.

Then there are some necessary daily necessities. This depends entirely on personal circumstances. Some people like to prepare more, and some people may only bring items for dressing up and cleaning up for a week. Friendly reminder, Korean clothes and shoes are good-looking There are a lot of them, so there is no need to bring too much. Daily necessities are available in supermarkets and Daiso, and they are not expensive. You can just go and buy them.

In addition, if you have chronic diseases and need to keep medicines on hand, it is recommended to prepare some. It is too difficult to purchase medicines, and suitable medicines may not be available in South Korea. A visit to the hospital can cost a few dollars. Thousands, so be sure to prepare medicines. I don’t know if there are any restrictions on medicines in Korean airports now, but I heard that a friend brought a lot of medicines and was checked at the airport. It is recommended not to bring too many medicines for colds and fevers. You will find that your body may be worse than yours. I'm much stronger than I imagined. Essential medicines like asthma can be accompanied by doctor's instructions, so that most people won't say anything.

As for what to eat, based on my experience, when I first went there, I basically didn’t miss the food at home. After eating everything I wanted to eat in Korea, I could go by for a month. So you don’t need to prepare anything to eat for the time being. If you travel to Korea in the future, you may need to prepare some seasonings, hot pot bases, etc. Although you can buy such things in Chinese food supermarkets, they are expensive and Chinese food supermarkets are not everywhere. Yes, purchasing is still a bit difficult, so you can bring some appropriately in the future (provided you know how to cook at home, hahaha). Remember not to bring meat, dried meat, dried meat, various braised products, ham, sausage, meat buns made by grandma, etc. Yes, airport inspections in South Korea have become more stringent in recent years. In the past, you could confiscate and warn, but now you are basically fined if you are caught, and the fines are super heavy. There is really no need to take this risk just for those few bites, don’t take chances. Psychologically, the dogs at the airport are all well-trained.

Hope it can be helpful to you. Wish you all the best