Prototype: real modules, sample content
Yonsei University
Seoul, South Korea
Big-city Seoul with mountains on every horizon.
SIM
Prepaid picks.
- ●KT / SK Telecom / LG U+ prepaid
- ●Budget MVNOs once you have an alien registration card
Transit
Pass + airport.
- ●T-money card for subway + bus
- ●AREX train from Incheon airport
Budget
Sample split.
- ●Rent ~40%
- ●Food ~25%
- ●Travel ~35%
Calendar
Highlights.
- ●Chuseok: Sept/Oct
- ●Yonsei–Korea games (Yonko-jeon): Sept
- ●Cherry blossoms: Apr
Hangouts
Student spots.
- ●Sinchon and Hongdae nights
- ●Han River picnics
- ●Bukhansan hikes
Peer voices
“Go to the Yonsei–Korea games. Wear blue.”
Yonsei exchange FAQ
Is Seoul affordable for exchange students?
Generally yes. Food and transit are cheap; rent near Sinchon varies widely.
Do I need Korean for a Yonsei exchange?
No, Yonsei offers many English-taught courses, and Korean classes are popular with exchange students.
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