🏠 Housing
What kind of place was it?
Coliving / Shared House
How much was the rent per month?
500
Where was it located?
Hongdae, Mapo gu
How can someone find this place?
link from studycasa
Would you recommend it?
Honestly I didn't like it, the flat was supposed to be renovated but everything is falling appart and it's really dirty. + a bad experience with my housemates but I guess that's just unlucky. I wouldn't recommand. I would try the dorms or to take the flat of people who already lived there so you know it's legit
🍻 Social Life
What are some top bars, clubs, or events you recommend?
I don't know I kinda liked everywhere I went. Be careful in Hongdae but still I'd say it's the best place to party, and the clubs play different kinds of music so you can find your favorites according to your own taste
🎓 Uni life at Chung Ang university (CAU)
Which classes do you recommend… or not?
The uni is crazy good but I took maths and finance classes and I gotta say It's sooo hard. I would recommand taking easy classes to enjoy your experience in korea better. Still for the classes I took, con is that it's crazy hard but pro is the quality, you progress a lot
Do you have some tips?
Campus is really good, only downside comparing to other universities may be that we don't have kpop concerts ahah. but it's good, registration is easy. Overall, I love this uni so yeah I'd pick it again :)
✈️ Travel
Best trips to do?
Haven't traveled a lot yet(just Busan) but it's crazy good, we're really close to Japan, China and Taiwan and the tickets are not expensive at all. Honestly I think this is the best to travel through Asia
🌆 Seoul vibe
What do you absolutely need to know to live your best life in Seoul?
Ummm, there will be some cultural differences you won't like, and It might be a little bit hard to get used to it at first, but don't focus on the bad things. You'll soon see the great things about Korea / Koreans and will live your best life.
💡 Other Tips
don't expect people to know english or even try just because it's the capital. most ppl (except for some korean students) can't speak any english. so if you don't know korean I won't lie this will be difficult. but as long as you know there are gonna be some hardships and don't over romanticize the whole thing it's gonna be okay
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