Mobility specification

Country:South Korea

Institution:Hanyang University

City:Seoul

Program:Freemover

Activity type:Study

Academic year:2024/2025

MU faculty/department:Faculty of Arts / Department of Film Studies and Audiovisual Culture

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?it's alright

Are your credits converted?yes

Can you give an example?Hanyang University's website said that one of their credits was equal to 1.5 ETCS. MUNI transferred my credits accordingly.

Was there anything in the teaching methods that surprised you?Smaller classes and frequent communication and discussion with teachers or other classmates, which was a big help. Especially in classes where there were a lot of students from different countries.

Does the university offer international students' programs and activities outside of lectures and seminars to help them integrate more quickly?Yes lots of programs, clubs and events.

In which areas does the university offer support for students with special needs and strive to be inclusive?Barrier-free access to classrooms and dormitories
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💸Did you have to rob the bank?

Try to take a guess at what your monthly expenditures were:11000 CZK/month

Did you stay in dorms?no

Do you have any tips on how to find private accommodation?It's definitely better to do it through acquaintances or Korean sites even if it's more complicated. Agencies often charge more money from international students.

What about unexpected expenses? Did anything surprise you?The contribution from MUNI/CZS barely covers one semester's tuition.

Do you have any tips on how to save money?Eating at school, using public transport passes.

🗺 Learn the ropes in a new city

How well did you manage to communicate in English?almost without problems

How does public transport work in the city?runs like clockwork

And what about transport outside the city?mostly fine

Where to find connections? How to buy a ticket?Online or in machines at train stations (also in English).

Did you deal with any health issues during your stay?no

🤠Help create the perfect bucket list

What is a must-see in the city?Namsan, DPP, DMC, Hongdae, Itaewon, Gangam, Myeong-dong.

What are the must-visit trip destinations?Busan, Suwon, Jeju Island, DMZ.

Share your best experience:Thanks to the esport course I had the opportunity to look into the most famous esport organization in the world: T1, where we met several professional players and took a look at their facilities, equipment, etc.

💅A nugget of wisdom to make the life easier

Did you need to handle a visa?yes

Where can it be arranged?At the Korean Embassy in Prague.

What is needed?Confirmation of studies, confirmation of admission to a foreign university.

How long does it take approximately?2-3 weeks

How did you get to the place?Plane

Is there anything to watch out for before the trip?Give yourself enough distance in case of stopovers, if you are flying to Seoul there are 2 different airports, check which is better (closer/cheaper).

Can you pay by card?in most places

What not to forget when packing?It's no good.

🥳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?One semester abroad, especially in a country like South Korea (completely different culture, system, people, I didn't know anyone and basically didn't know the local language at all), gave me more than the whole previous studies. I met a lot of great people. Not only Koreans, but also other international students and I believe that we will be friends for a very long time and it is also good to have contacts abroad, maybe for the sake of future profession. I have broadened my horizons and got to know a completely different culture. I have created a great deal of experiences and experiences and I think every student should try such a trip because it is a unique and non-repetitive opportunity (when else will we have the opportunity to go abroad for months with someone contributing) and a great investment for you personally. Plus, South Korea is relatively cheap and pro-Western, and Koreans are very nice to foreigners as well. I really think everyone should try a trip abroad (and also consider well where and why).