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Exchange Experience in South Korea KAIST Business School. Lin Yang D530035 Abhiram Sitakalin D530001. Tips before Exchange. Understanding the Korean culture. Do some reading on the culture and politics of South Korea. Living Cost. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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Exchange Experience in South Korea
KAIST Business School
Lin Yang D530035Abhiram Sitakalin D530001
Tips before Exchange
Understanding the Korean culture Do some reading on the culture and
politics of South Korea
Living Cost Living in Seoul is expensive if compare
with the living cost in Bangkok Fruit and vegetables are around 3 times
more expensive than in Thailand KAIST business school will provide free
accommodations during the exchange life
1,800,000 won per month will be enough
Language Barrier Many Korean people do not understand
English at all Learn some basic Korean will be good
before leaving
Getting the food that you want Korean food is acceptable by almost
every Asian countries You may bring some Thai food if you will
miss Thai food in Korea, and Thai food in Korea is very expensive
Meet Sasin Advisors about Getting Credit Get a gernaral understanding about how many credit you need during the exchange in Korea and how many credits you can transfer from KAIST business school to Sasin
Some course for example: Korean Language can not be transferred to Sasin credit
Community Connection SIM card system mobile phone can not
be used in South Korean, you may need to buy a second hand Korean phone when you arrive Korea.
Blackberry can be used in South Korea but very expensive, and Blackberry is not popular in South Korea
Facebook will be a good way to connect with your friends in Thailand
Exchange Experience
Academic Registration process In KAIST Business school course registration
starts in the first two weeks, during the first two weeks you can go to any class you want and make your decision in two weeks
But you have to be ware of the dead line, if you miss the deadline of course registration, even you attend the class every time you can not be part of the class and will have no credit also, there is no back up plan.
Academic Course description Every exchange students have to
choose at least 3 courses with 9 credits. Korean culture and Business course is
compulsorily Notice that credits from Korean
Language class can not be transferred to Sasin credits
Academic Course recommend E-commerce : E-commerce is very developed
in South Korea so this course can give you the knowledge that you will not get in Thailand
Korean Language: NOT recommend. If you want to learn Korean Language I suggest you find an institution outside of school, they will provide better quality of teaching with the same price.
Academic Workload Compare with studying in Sasin,
workload in KAIST business is much less. Because the semester is 4 months, so you will always find time to study and also enjoy the life in Korea
But if you study more than 9 credits you may feel a little intense, but still you will have time to finish.
Accommodation KAIST provide free dormitory during the
exchange life in Korea Two person live in one room, KAIST will
arrange the roommate for you There is no toilet or shower room in the
dormitory Air conditioner is available There is living room on the top floor with LCD
TV and Microwave, there is also fridge and laundry on the top floor
Accommodation KAIST dormitory
Accommodation Renting room type One-room: small private room without toilet,
cheap rental fee, around 200,000 won per month, no need to sign long term contact
Apartment: Price depends on the location and the room. Need to sign at least one year contact
Home stay host: cheaper than apartment, provided by local Korean family
Transportation Subway: Very convenient and cheap
Transportation SubwayThere are two nearest station near KAIST
Lin6: Korean university stationLine1: Hoegi station
Transportation Bus: Bus is very clean and convenient in
Seoul also. There are some buses I recommend to you to go to the popular area from KAIST:
Bus 273: From KAIST to Hongdae From KAIST to Korean university Bus 1225: From KAIST to Lotte Bus 144: From Korean university to
Gangnam
Transportation Bus
There are some free bus for foreigners to go to other city in South Korea, check this website: http://english.visitkoreayear.com/english/main.asp
Transportation Taxi: There are three type of taxies:
Sliver color: start from 2400 won Black color: very expensive, NOT
recommend Orange color: some can provide English
or Chinese translations, but more expensive than silver one
Extra Curricular Activities Dance class Korean people love JAZZ and HIPHOP dance, you can see Hip-hop dance show everywhere, here is a dance school I recommend: http://www.u-candance.co.kr/The teacher has many rewords from competitions and used to trained many Korean pop singers.
Extra Curricular Activities Dance in Korea
Extra Curricular Activities Football
Extra Curricular Activities Shopping for girls: Dongdeamun is the best place for girls
shopping, we recommend building Hello APM third floor, there are many local designers opening shop in the third floor, and has new arrival every week
Doota: The same cloth are more expensive than in the building Hello APM, but this place is more easier for picking cloth
Myoedong: Best place for shopping cosmetics
Extra Curricular Activities Shopping for man: Hello APM 4th floor: Sellers on the 4th
floor will be more aggressive, you have to compare with the price before you pay
Hello APM B1: causal and sport cloth Doota 3rd floor: Price is a little bit high
but cloth are trendy
Extra Curricular Activities Food Near school: Try every shop and you will not be
disappoint Hongdea: many Korean BBQ located here and price
is cheap Myoegdoong: Not recommend because the food is
for tourist Gangnam: should not miss, come out of exit 6 or 7
from Gangnam subway station, there are many good food waiting for you
Incedong: Many Korean traditional food
Extra Curricular Activities Ski: Best time is from January to MarchHere is the places we recommend:
Extra Curricular Activities Spa trip: Korean people strongly recommended:http://asiaenglish.visitkorea.or.kr/ena/SI/SI_EN_3_1_1_1.jsp?cid=313193 During weekdays the room rate is very
cheap and not many people Water temperature is adjusted depends
on the season
Extra Curricular Activities Spa: