Dorm Options

Hello blog readers, 

During that summer I rewrote and revised my essay over and over again, until I felt confident enough to turn it in with my application. When the fall semester began again, I had completed my UC International Abroad Application and worked on the second part of the Online application. I also attended a Pre-departure orientation; here is where you will receive a code required for your online application. Lastly I sent in my application to Korea University. As long as you keep a note about your deadlines and stay in contact with your traveling adviser you should have no problem with the application process.

Enough with all my blabbering of forms and applications. Lets talk about something fun. Where you will live for the next 4 months in Korea?

Your first option would be the University dorms that are offered. These are 

                      Anam Global House, Anam 2 (Males Only) and CJ International House

*CJ is Korea University's dorms. It is located behind the campus and is about a 10 minute walk to it. For the application process you are required to setup your own account, during the setup you will choose your preference of room, updated info and you are all set. You will not need to worry about the TB test and Dorm receipt until you are assigned a room. (CJ was my dorm.)

Another option I recommend is

                            

                                                           Crimson House

Crimson House is located right in front of the main gates of Korea University campus. Its very easy to get a reservation. Just log on the website and input your information. If you call and talk to Christine the manager, she speaks very good English.

If you do not like these two options I recommend these two websites:

                                                       Airbnb or Goshipages

Both of these are great sites for finding cheap and nice hostels or apartments for students.

*I will give a more detailed report on the actual dorms and hostels in my next post.

First Timer Session

                                          (University of Cincinnati)

Hello blog readers,

My decision to study abroad initially began in my 2nd year as a sophomore, in the Spring 2014. I do not remember exactly what perked my interest at that time, but I did remember saying I would regret my time in college if I did not study abroad at least once. I was already learning Japanese so I decided to take advantage of my opportunity and try something absolutely new.

My first official step to studying abroad was going to a "First Timer Session" meeting; (located on the top floor of the Swift building.) There I met with Jill Reister, and we talked about possible countries, universities that have partnerships with UC, different abroad programs and etc. Since I was sure I wanted to go to South Korea, we set an appointment to meet again and talk more. The second meeting was located at the UC International Study Abroad Office. There she explained the applications steps, timelines and deadlines, information and scholarships. 

Scholarships requirements were personal information, transcripts, and etc. But also a Personal Essay that explains a little bit about yourself and why you would like to travel. Another requirement is the Follow up Project Essay; it is to explain the way you will give back to your university and scholarship,connected with your time abroad. (ex. MY BLOG) 

I applied to two scholarships: (Recommend applying to multiple)

                   "UCInternational Grant" and "Benjamin A Gilman InternationalScholarship."

                               (Click on for links to the Scholarship Website)

Studying in Korea 2015

                                         (Picture taken by Celine Lee)


Hello blog readers.

My name is Monica. I am a junior at the University of Cincinnati. I am majoring  in Asian Studies and minoring in International Business. This blog is intend to inform anyone who is interested studying abroad in South Korea at Korea University, specifically.

My semester began in March of 2015, which is around the time I actually created this blog. However, due to the amount of studying, exploring experiences I had in Korea, it was extremely difficult to have time to write; I fully intended to before going. Unfortunately, I am currently back in the city of Cincinnati and have all the time to update the blog now, fortunately for you readers, right?

First and foremost I would like to thank my university and Korea University for having a wonderful partnership, and enabling me to travel to Korea and study at such a prestigious school as, KU. The international and financial advisers I had definitely made it possible. Also I would like to thank the amazing and awesome individuals I met in Korea, from the first people I saw at the airport to the wonderful friends that met and created lifetime memories and bonds with. These people made Korea a life changing, eye opening, and eternally memorable experience in my life. Currently its only been about a week since my return, leaving a country like Korea and my family that I made there was one of the toughest obstacles of my life.......

My main advice to you students interested in studying abroad is........ENJOY IT! Meet as much people as you can. Be open minded. Try all the foods, no matter how strange it is. Explore not only the tourist areas, go on a quest to find the weirdest places. Don't forget to study but also have as much fun as you can. It is an absolutely life changing experience and you will have the time of your life. LEAVE WITH NO REGRETS!