Hi, I’m looking into studying in Seoul, Korea, for anywhere between 1 to 4 months. But all the different options make my search for the right program pretty overwhelming.
A little background: I’m 27, from Western Europe. I finished my bachelor’s degree and have been working for a year, but I want to take a gap year to enjoy Korea. Ideally, I’d like to take morning classes and have the afternoons and evenings free (to spend time with new people and explore the city). I definitely want to live in a dormitory, so that’s a must for me.
My current Korean level is basically non-existent. I can read Hangul, but I don’t know any grammar or vocabulary, so I’ll be starting at the absolute beginner level.
While researching language schools, I found a few options that sound interesting:
- Yonsei University – A university program that seems cheaper than private schools. The application process looks a bit intimidating, but I’m pretty sure I qualify and would be accepted.
- Rolling Korea – A private school. Looks like a lot of fun, but it’s very expensive (around €7,000 for a 6-week course including dormitory).
- Lexis – Seems quite similar to Rolling Korea.
TL;DR: I want to meet a lot of new people, study Korean, and live on a campus (which sounds super fun). I’d also prefer not to end up surrounded by too many Europeans. So if anyone has recommendations please let me know.
Feel free to comment or send me a DM!
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