Mobility specification

Country:South Korea

Institution:Kyungpook National University

City:Daegu

Program:Partner universities

Activity type:Study

Academic year:2023/2024

MU faculty/department:Faculty of Science

Study level abroad:Bachelor

🎓Hit the books! How do you rate the university experience?

Can you enroll in a course where you can learn the local language?yes

Does the university offer enough courses in English?none

Are your credits converted?yes

Can you give an example?3 Korean credits equal 5 ECTS

Was there anything in the teaching methods that surprised you?How many assignments there were - they make up a big chunk of your final grade so it's fine

Does the university offer international students' programs and activities outside of lectures and seminars to help them integrate more quickly?There is an orientation week and few activities throughout the semester organized by the KSA but in comparison to ESN not much, also there's uni clubs you can join but most of them won't let you in if you don't know Korean

In which areas does the university offer support for students with special needs and strive to be inclusive?I haven’t noticed

💅A nugget of wisdom to make the life easier

Did you need to handle a visa?yes

Where can it be arranged?You need to go to the embassy in Prague

What is needed?Valid passport and many documents but all of them you can in email from the uni

How long does it take approximately?2 weeks

How did you get to the place?Plane

Is there anything to watch out for before the trip?Not really

Can you pay by card?in most places

What not to forget when packing?Most things are available there but I would bring czech painkillers, Korean ones don't work for most Europeans

🥳Summary

Whew, what a ride! 😮‍💨 Thanks so much for taking the time to complete our survey and for sharing your unique experience. Just one last thing. 🙏 How would you summarize your trip in one or two sentences?It was the best time in my whole life. Korea became my second home.