Discover the best housing options, read reviews from those who've already done this exchange, and connect with peers from universities worldwide!
Discover the best housing options, read reviews from those who've already done this exchange, and connect with peers from universities worldwide!
Nour
From: IE University
To: Solbridge International University
2025 • Fall
The campus is very cool and modern everything is easy. Classes are not difficult and it feels like most students are visiting students. If would probably pick…..
What kind of place was it?
Student Residence
How much was the rent per month?
300
Where was it located?
max 3min away from my friends and 20 minutes away from the university
How can someone find this place?
Would you recommend it?
At first, I made the mistake of going to the university's dormitory that provided terrible living conditions and moved out not without struggles. Finding a student apartment (typical Korean apartments: a studio with a bed and a desk a small kitchen and bathroom) was very easy, the agents are extremely responsive and quick to react so I would totally recommend to go directly through them and not even try to stay at the dorms.
What are some top bars, clubs, or events you recommend?
The party street in Daejeon is called Dunsan. The clubs students usually go to are Seven's and Waikiki. But we also go a lot to Seoul and party in Hongdae or Itaewon.
Which classes do you recommend… or not?
Very chill semester. None of the classes are really challenging or demanding. I do recommend to take classes that have an Asian focus to them to understand how that side of the world works (Asian Management, Korean culture).
Do you have some tips?
The campus is very cool and modern everything is easy. Classes are not difficult and it feels like most students are visiting students. If would probably pick it again if I wanted to travel and not be too stressed about academics. However, it's a goos place to meet people and enjoy your exchange experience to the max but I don't recommend it for people who want an academically challenging and rewarding experience during their exchange.
Best trips to do?
It's very easy to move around Korea from Daejeon by taking the bus (klook website) or the train through the Korail website (you can choose between KTX- the fastest train and MTX). Best places to visit are: Seoul, Busan, Gyeongju and others. However, it takes a bit more time to move between countries as Korea is a bit far from everything approx. 4hours.
What do you absolutely need to know to live your best life in Daejeon?
Life in Daejeon is nice and affordable. People usually eat out everyday (my favourite restaurant has meals for 5euros) and we usually hangout with our friends everyday. It's quite small so we do go to the same places but if you are well surrounded, no problem!
DO NOT GO TO THE SOLGEO DORMS! From a financial perspective, getting an apartment is around the same price but do not make the same mistake I did... Koreans don't speak english but if you have Naver Map and KakaoTalk everything will be fine. Get your sim cards outside the airport (everything is much cheaper outside). Be open to meeting new people!
Lohane
From: Kedge
To: Solbridge
2024 • Full year
The campus is really nice (swimming pool, different places to eat, gym, shuttle bus) Just a bit far away from the dorm (40min walking / 10min by bus). Great…..
What kind of place was it?
Classic Apartment
How much was the rent per month?
180€ / month
Where was it located?
In Gayang-dong 20min walking from Solbridge
How can someone find this place?
@ws_studio__ (instagram landlord)
Would you recommend it?
I would pick the same landlord, you can find your apartment in 2 hours. In Korea overall it's really fast and cheap, but this landlord is the one of the only one who speaks english in Daejeon.
What are some top bars, clubs, or events you recommend?
Lot of bars everywhere, Korean drink a lot. To party go to Dunsan, lot of people go direclty to Séoul in Hongdae.
Which classes do you recommend… or not?
Lot of bullshit class, if you want to work you need to take classes related to finance. Entrepreneuship and languages classes are also good. Other classes depend a lot on your teacher and your luck.
Do you have some tips?
The campus is really nice (swimming pool, different places to eat, gym, shuttle bus) Just a bit far away from the dorm (40min walking / 10min by bus). Great student life (student council, event, associations) I would chose the same uni again !!
Best trips to do?
Busan ! Korea is small, so you can go everywhere really easy by bus or train. (1h by train from Seoul and 2/3h by bus)
What do you absolutely need to know to live your best life in Daejeon?
Korea is really safe. Daejeon has a lot of restaurants and coffee shop. Lot of activities too (karaoke, bowling, golfing...)
Try to learn the basic in korean, they dont speak english really great
