I’m Korean (교포 — my father is Korean and my mother is Indonesian), but I spent the first 18 years of my life in Indonesia. I moved to Korea for university after receiving a scholarship, so my tuition is basically covered.
I just finished my second year, first semester at Jeonbuk National University (JBNU) in Jeonju. Lately, I’ve been seriously thinking about transferring to a university in Seoul. I want to experience life in a bigger city, meet more people, and have access to more opportunities—both socially and academically.
My dream school is Korea University, but honestly, I’d be open to any solid university in Seoul. I’ve heard that transferring universities in Korea is notoriously difficult, especially at the top schools. However, my GPA is relatively strong (between 3.8 and 4.2), so I’m hoping that gives me a fighting chance.
Some of my friends have even suggested that I should consider restarting university entirely, since it might be easier to get accepted that way. (Since i did 12 years of school abroad)
If anyone has any suggestions, advice, or has gone through the transfer process themselves, I’d really appreciate your input. I’m trying to figure out the smartest, most realistic path forward.
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