Study Abroad: EF Seoul South Korea Q&A (Host Family, Prices, Experience + ETC...)
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- čas přidán 28. 04. 2020
- Hey guys! Finally got to answering your guys' questions and making a video about it. I hope you find this video helpful and if you still have any unanswered questions don't hesitate to comment or message me! I am working hard to stay motivated during quarantine so please be patient as I try to create content for you! If you have any videos you'd like to see please leave them below.
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I studied abroad to Seoul South Korea for a month in the summer of 2019 through a program known as EF (Education First)
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Hey! I was just thinking that some people that will be in Korea studying at Dongguk university the fall semester of 2020 the same as myself, so please if you do, comment under this ˇˇ
By the way, great video! ut really helped ˇˇ
I've been eyeballing this program for two years now and this helps a lot. thanks you!
I am so glad! I really hope you can have the chance to study abroad
I really liked your vidéo, there aren't à lot of videos about EF Seoul, so thank you !!!
No problem!
This was REALLY helpful! No one really talks so in depth of the prices & all the things that go into making your trip, so thank you for that!
This video is awesome, I am planning to go to EF next year and am doing my research to help with comforting my parents in regards to safety, due to my first time going overseas and being so far away from family. This video is perfect information wise so I’ve made notes and I just can’t wait to go study abroad. Thank you!
How old are/were you? Cause I want to go when I turn 16. I'm not sure if EF or Rolling korea is a better choice due to the organisation struggles from EF.
@@Areubindeu I was 18 at the time, EF does handle activities outside of learning very well, I'd say it comes down to whether you stay in homestay or accomodation. But in my opinion EF did a great job :)
im planning on joining EF when I turn 18 and your video was every helpful! thank you so much for sharing your journey/experience it really helped me out:)
Thank you so much for this video!!! EF is a little bit vague, and I can't tell you how thankful I am for this video!
I am so happy to hear this! Thank you for watching
Very nice video, Cole
I'm so happy to know that you are doing great
I am planning to go with EF to Seoul and this was a good video to watch, thank you!
I am so happy to hear hope you have an amazing time!
Literally so helpful thank you
Thank you so much for this! I’m a professional just trying to get a break from my day job and I have been thinking about learning language with EF in Seoul (I‘m 33). I did an exchange program in Korea I back when I was in Uni and I really wanna go back. I have been searching for infos about this program and your video is definitely the most helpful! Thank you so much for sharing, I appreciate it! Much love !!
thats awesome! We had about 3 adults 25+ doing very similar things so its def for everyone!
I'm doing it this Summer and I'm 30 so I'm excited!
@@TaiJ-Aird Hey Tai that sounds amazing, what visa do you use I wonder?
@@fammnak852 I will be staying there less than 90 days so I can use my US Passport I don't need a visa. I believe if you are from a different country the program will provide help with that!
@@TaiJ-Aird But South Korea doesn't issue VoA yet due to Covid, I called the embassy. I called EF and they offered work and travel visa or something, but it's not for people above 30.
Thank you so much for this video!
Your host family look really cool and cute !!!
I hope I can go during this summer or next year in the summer when I save enough money. This video helped a lot though, thank you!
I’m planning on going this or next summer as well!
@@vanessayoung7576 Good luck! 🥰
im so happy to hear hope you can travel soon!
🧡🧡This was so useful, thank you very much, I'm going next year :)🧡🧡
Awe awesome! Thank you and have fun
Thank you for this video! This was extremely helpful and it's always nice to hear the info from someone else instead of a brochure or the website. You mentioned how the tuition was not worth it for everything you learned. Do you think the total price was worth everything including the accomodations, food etc.
I believe the total price does make EVERYTHING worth it like meeting the friends was done all through EF and the accommodation and overall experience yes!
This is very helpfull! Especially the tip to stay in Seoul for a while after the EF course.
Is anyone here planning to go to Seoul EF in August/September 2023?
Gosh, i'm thinking a lot about going for 4 weeks but i'm not a beginner in korean, i can understand a lot but have no confidence in speaking and I would love to go there especially for that..oh and the travelling! I wouldn't mind paying for that trip to Busan, that sounds so damn cool. But true, it's too expensive so idk whether to go for real or not but it sounds really nice.Thanks for the info! But honestly, this entire pandemic situation is making it really hard to decide. I don't want to pay for something and then lose that money, or spend weeks in quarantine. Who knows how the situation will look like next year. It's hard to decide.. but going to korea for the 1st time after so many years of learning the language and being interested in the culture would be a dream come true. And I wish I could meet amazing people as well. I really wanna go :(
I only know like 2 words in Korean but I never say them because I have no confidence and I feel like I sound terrible😂😭 but I want to go to Korea so bad just to learn the language and culture. I would like to go next summer after I graduate high school but I’m broke and I’m scared😂 and yeah with the whole pandemic thing now who knows when the world will be back to normal😞
@@maddiep8693 hah I feel you, I can speak when I'm by myself but not with others. I would like to improve and gain confidence. I will definitely go once the situation gets better (god knows when will that be)
화이팅!
Thank you so much!!
Hey, I'm planning on going to Korea in 2022, when I turn 16. Anyone else? Let's be friends :))
edit: heyy! I won't be able to go because of the virus situation in my country, but I hope y'all are able to go!
i'll be 17 but i also plan on going back in 2022!
@@akailah that's so cool! Wanna be friends? I text u on insta :)
I'll be 18 but also planning to go
@@bidane1170 omg hey again! just now seeing this 😭 yeah! my insta is @akaiilah. just shoot me a dm!
I'm planning to go to Korea in 2022 but in fall
Thank you 🥺💕
love this i really want to travel to korea and this is awesome
Hi Nicole :) Thank you so much for that video! This was such a good inside look and you have a really captivating aura! I'm gonna check out your other videos too.
I understand if you have no more time to answer any more questions, so no worries if that's the case :) I will go to Seoul in December for three month (fingers crossed). I wanted to ask if you brought a laptop or notebook. Mine weighs a ton and I have not so much money to buy a new one. Secondly I have a severe egg allergy with bad symptoms. Was there someone who also had to be careful regarding food? In Korean stores I made the experience that egg isn't necessarily listed on fresh items.
Much love from Germany!!
I did bring my laptop but didn't use it very often. Only to upload photos. Depending where you're staying too you may have access to a computer like many hotel do so this could be a good solution. I didn't have any friends who had allergies only one was vegetarian. It is possible to avoid eggs but most definitely will need to be your responsibility to always communicate at restaurants that you're allergic so I suggest mastering this phrase haha. In addition I suggest coming up with a good solution for if you have a reaction what steps you need to take to stay safe :) Have fun on your travels and stay safe
@@Nijeii Thank you so much for the answer! Yes I also think communication is key. And packing an emergency bag, yes that's important! You move to Korea. I wish you all the best and I hope everything goes as planned!! I'm sure you will be thriving there :D
Hey! You legit answered most of my questions I had thank you for that 😭 I just have some left about the logistics of you getting there. How was the situation with the flight and you getting there? Is it a collective flight for EF Students, or do you just get there alone and EF is „responsible“ for when you arrive in Korea? And how was your arrival, where you welcomed by your host family (and if I choose the residence is there like a shuttle from the airport to the accommodation?)
And again thank you for your in depth video 💜🫶🏻
What a great video, I've been losely planning on going for 9 months with EF so this helped a lot:)
Jennina you have daily homework but honestly not more than like 30 minutes and there are breaks between classes so most people do it then. My friends who studied for a 10+ months had no breaks except for Korean national holidays
@@Nijeii I see I see, thank you!
영상 잘 봤어요^^한국어 공부 응원할게요^^
Hey, thanks for all of the info in this video! I'm planning on going to EF seoul this summer and would love to stay independently in korea after my 2 weeks of classes with friends made on the course but was curious how people organised this? Did they know they were going to find people to stay with before going and just took a chance; or did they change their flights/plans to stay longer after meeting people there? Thanks in advance for your help!
Thanks so much for the video, it was super helpful! Quick question...how many classes do you take a day in the general/intensive courses?
I took around 5 or so I think....
I really like this video! It was a looong time ago but i’m thinking of going to Seoul with EF for a year, and i want to take the intensive course. Though i don’t know if i should go for the host family or live on campus, cause i feel like host family would be good but then i don’t know how far away its gonna be from EF and i feel like i would be very nervous to get lost 😅
I would definitely want to stay with a host family lol . I taught English in Korea for 3 years and am thinking about going back ahha.
Oh that's awesome! Host families are very fun and I don't know anyone who had a bad experience
@@Nijeii It seems like an expensive program for the time length though, so I might keep looking :/ I know there are really cheap ones as programs before graduate school.
Hiii! Sorry for this hahaha how did you teach Eng in Korea???
@@GarrettEderer I think the 6 month programs are the cheapest since all the ones I found are mostly cheaper than any 3 month semester study abroad program from my school
@@brennathecatlover4360 I’m in Korea right now going to grad school! Hahha i hope you are doing well!
I'm really considering doing a program. but the thing that scares me is that the lessons are all in Korean. How do you then learn and understand what they're saying?
So the lessons are primarily in Korean. Some of the teachers know English but it is very basic. But within each class there is varying levels of Korean and honestly everyone is there to help so sometimes if you don't understand the class can help. Plus the teachers are very understanding and work slow and make sure everyone is on the same page. Don't worry
Hii, is there any way to be roomies with a friend also traveling to Seoul with EF? Would there also be any way to partner with a friend for a host family or EF residence? Thank youu, this video really helped!!
Honestly I am not sure. When planning your EF trip you will be set up with an advisor and if you let them know I am sure they can find a way to pair the two of you.
I haven't gone yet but i've had a consultation and they said it's possible. check with your advisor though!
thanks so much for this video! it was really helpful. I kind of want to go to the language year and I'm 17. I want to know if it does replace a full academic year or not? will it be considered like my 12th year if do that?
no think of this as a summer camp it has no real academic holdings
hello!, i really liked your video and appreciate the details; i was wondering when you were there you had to pay in dollars or won? or if you did like an exchange at the airport??
I used won... my bank does exchange through debit cards so I didn't need cash all the time
hi! silly question, but you said you didn’t really learn that much. Your friend who studied for longer, did she learn a great deal more? Or was she unsatisfied with her course?
I’m trying to decide between going abroad with a university, or doing a more language focused program. thanks!
Thanks so much for the video. It really helps! I have a question. How easy is it to convert currency to Korean Won?
Thanks ♥
I planned on doing a 9 month language travel with EF during 11th grade so afterwards I can finish the last two years of school in my home country & study in Korea afterwards. So I’m able to speak some Korean then. Sadly Corona makes everything a little complicated now. Hopefully things work and do you think my plan is good? I need some feedback on it from a outer viewpoint.
I mean i think this will be fun but is only a language program so you will need to resume studies after this 9 months and if you do not mind being behind everyone and being older in your grade its def a fun experience. but I always suggest gap years if I am fully honest!
hi, i loved your video !!
In the host family and at residence do they have a specific time to return home? And how long do the classes last?
If you're under 18 it is by 11pm... and it depends what course you take basic, general or intensive but intensive would be like close to 6-8 hour class days
@@Nijeii ooh thanks!!
hi, thanks so much for your video ❤️
I’d like to know if after this they give you a certificate or something? that you’ve been to Korea with this education program and that you studied a certain level of Korean?
Yup! Everyone who completes their course does receive a certification!
Nijeii Thanks ❤️ will they tell u about this once u decide to do this?
When u decided to go study abroad, was it a last minute decision or were u already prepared months and months before ? I’m genuinely curious bc I want go but I have to save money first- besides that thank you for all of these informations, I think I’ve make up my mind
The idea has been years in the making but from convincing my family to actually going it was three months
i want to go next year in the summer when ill be 15, i'm planning to with a friend , because of my age would there be limitations on when and where i can go out, explore, have fun with my friend?
Hi! :) Help! ;)) I wonder if there is a risk that they will not be able to open a group on a higher level than a basic... I am going to finish my current course this Winter in 2022 (it's a 1A+1B level) and planning to start the study with EF next year 2023. I mean, what was your experience in this matter? Thank you in advance :)
I plan on going by the summer camp when covid is under controll or like when im allowed to go. But whats the different between group or Individual language trip?
Group is like school. So you will be doing individual
Hi! Thankyou so much for this video. I am planning on going in august 2022 but i still have some questions :)
•By that time i will still only be 15 (i will turn 16 the last day of august) so do you think i could live in a residence and enjoy life there? Bcs drinking age in my country is 14 so could i like go out for drink or stuff at night?
• I really want to learn alot of the language and culture but i don’t want to waste my 4 weeks in Seoul to classes, do you think taking the intensive course for 4 weeks will ruin my trip? If so is there something you recommend i do instead?
I know this is alot lmao sorry but thankyouu!
There are laws in Korea but it's like any country you can sometimes get away with it but you always take the risk.
Loved your video! Quick question, do you have any idea of the difference between staying a month (like you) and staying for 10 months? Would tuition be much greater? Would I still be able to stay at a host family? Would the curriculum for classes change?
Tuition would increase a lot! You could stay in a host family, and sometimes it will be more than one so you will need to move. The curriculum does not change for AY students (long term students)
I think 6 month is the best cuz most are 12-15k which is about the same or even cheaper than a lot of 3 month semester exchanges from my school
hello! thank you so much for this video! i have one question, do they give you money to spend or do you need to get a job or something? also while you are there would you be allowed to order packages like clothing or something? bc i’m always ordering clothes lol
You have to bring your own money to spend and a lot of people order food or other things, so you can definitely do that :)
I'm VERY shy so do you think I would enjoy staying with a host family or would the residence suit me better? Since what you learned is too little compared to the tuition u paid, do u think it was worth it?
hi! do you think that your korean can improve alot if your staying for 6 months or longer? im planning to go for 6 months but my main goal is to improve my korean and because it is very expensive i dont know if it is worth the money?
How long did you stayed there? Thank you for the video!! 💕
I stayed for a month!
I really want to go through this program, but I have type 1 diabetes. I don't know if i can due to this, because I am insulin dependent. You probably dont know lmao but if you do could you lmk :)
I have little knowledge about this but you can request information and ask them specific questions you have regarding your insulin. I do not see why you wouldn't be able to go. As long as you are prepared and have let either host family know or if you stay in residence if you have a plan for your stay with the proper care I don't see why there will be a problem. But go ahead and shoot them a message and I am sure they can help better
Do you have a pump? And a CGM? I think you would be alright if your parents are alright with it, and if you know how to calculate units. Most Korean food has little carbs, however nutritional facts are also visible most places you go, and you can easily look it up on CalorieKing. If you’re independent, and know your stuff, you’ll be fine.
I’m pretty well educated on this stuff, my brother has Type 1 as well
Do you plan on studying Korean in South Korea again? If so, have you found a different program with a lower tuition?
I'm interested in studying Korean in South Korea next year but I've heard of a couple of different programs such as one at Sogang University, but they don't offer accommodations. EF's program sounds like a good fit for what I'm looking for because you mentioned how we get freedom and chance to participate in many activities that they provide. I'm looking for a program where I can get a great education as well as get to know South Korea such as go to clubs, night life, have fun, etc.
I did a little bit of research on their website about the different levels, and I'm thinking about taking Basic, but at the same time I'm interested in taking General. Will I get as much free time as basic if I take General?
Also, if the tuition was cheaper would you then plan on going again ?
I do plan to be in South Korea again shortly ;). I have not found a program cheaper that isn't connected to a Korean high school program. My friend is going to Sogang this winter and will be using Airbnb which can be a good cheap alternative but yes, you will be responsible for your accommodation which can be a no go for you. EF is nice because they take care of this for you. In general you will have less free time because you're taking more classes but truthfully I don't think Basic or General is bad because you still have a lot of free time especially if you're a night person! I would go with EF again if tuition is lower and I take basic haha because I love self travel which EF does well and honestly the community of people there are really good and the whole process is very easy to navigate. Hope this helps!
This really helped! Thank you so much! :)
How fluent do you have to be? I really don't know any Korean but I'm going this October and you said that the teachers only speak Korean usually and so I'm worried I'll have a hard time in class if I don't know what they are saying. Will I get any help with class? I'm sure I'll know more words by October but not enough to understand a full lecture so I am kind of worried now
Hi i just want to ask What's other Cheap University near the Hannam Bridge if there is ? I wanna move in korea soon
I was wondering,the plugs for our like phones? And chargers are they different from America’s?
They are different!!!! So i suggest buying one converter and bringing an extension cord to prevent problems!
Hi I know you posted this video a while ago but I was just wondering if you knew the answer to my question. If I decided to stay in a residential with a roommate, do they try to make the roommate the same age as you is it random? ( I’ll be 16 when goin so I’d rather not be rooming with a 40yr old haha)
About the payment thing is it monthly like do they give you time to pay for it each month or do you have to pay all the tuition all at once ?
yea i was wondering this too . cause if it’s all at once, then it’s like a lot.
It is mentioned in the video that you can do multiple payments depending how far in advance you book
Do they show you how to get class from your host families house and how to use the subways and buses?and did travel to Korea by yourself?
The host family and schools do not show you how to travel. It is up to you to use helpful navigation apps like naver, kakaomap, and seoul metro. My host mom just drew a photo and I just had to figure it out hahah
hey, do you get normal courses aswell as language ones? like if im a highschool student, first year of kr high school (age 15) at EF, would I be getting my normal classes aswell, or do i need to go to another school at the same time as ef? (normal classes liek math, science, etc)
I just found out about EF and I am so very interested. Im only 14 at the moment and I plan on saving up for the next 2 years till i reach the minimum age (16) so I can go. It sounds amazing and it honestly seems like a pretty realistic dream of mine. One question I have is: when I go I will have to miss school, Will I have to graduate late or will there be alternatives for people who are still in HighSchool?
I wanted to ask this too !! Do you think we will be only learning Korean and not other subjects ?
Yeah, but wont it get in the way of your junior year? I heard junior is the most important year in high school as you will have to take a lot of classes to get your credits for high school, and you have to study/take SATs.
Everyone I met who stayed for more than 9 months were graduated from college or high school and did not need to worry about credits. That being said as far as I know EF only provides Korean language classes at their "campus", so this will interfere with HS graduation... I suggest either studying only for the summer or reaching out to EF directly for info about long term exchange as a unfinished HS student :))
@@user-marz.on_mars There are only Korean classes and Korean culture classes at EF Seoul. As far as I know there is no exchange with students at Korean high schools but this is a great question to contact EF with. :))
@@ahlam4859 Junior year is the most important haha as a graduated student it most definitely gets hectic in Junior year. I suggest studying in the summer to prevent problems.
So helpful. Thanks for the video. Is anyone else planning doing EF seoul in June 2024?
how much did it cost you?
What gifts did you give your host family?
Hi I have been thinking about going to EF and I have a question what is the app you were talking about??
Hi! I was wondering if you could choose a host family w/ siblings? I think I would feel more comfortable/safe if I had a host brother my age or a host sister.
a host family with kids * i worded that weirdly my bad lol
There is a host family preference questionnaire that you must fill out and you can specify you want host siblings but it is not guaranteed :)
hi! i'm planning to go to seoul next year and i was wondering if i'd be considered an adult there if im 18, or do i have to be 19? this video helped a lot though, so thank you !!
So with EF they will consider you an adult at 18 and you will not have a curfew but as far as I know the legal age to drink and club in South Korea is 19 international age. But don't quote me haha
Can you buy the flight tickets throw ef to get them less expensive ?
So much useful information!!! What is the minimum age you have to be in order to continue with this EF program?
16 for Korea I believe. But other destinations start at 10 y/o
I have a question, will the family help me with the public transportation pass & sim card? (Where to get them etc) I‘m going to Seoul with EF for a whole year starting september next year and I was wondering if I would get help with those?
Oh wow this will be super fun! My family kind of explained but had to take her kids to school so she couldn't help haha but Suryeon (the activity advisor) and other staff there can help you get the T-money card (bus/subway pass) and SIM card. They help students do this on the first day usually. Keep in mind T-Money can be bought and loaded with cash only at almost any connivence store so it's not too hard. But I have little knowledge about SIM card.
That's such a nice plan! May I ask how much will it basically cost you for the whole year? 😊
Is EF only for study abroad for a semester for college students or can you go there and do a course as a international student ? Cause I’m in high school and I really wanna go abroad for college.
They do not set you up with a university I suggest looking into partner universities then :)
H! thank you so much for sharing your experience, i just didn't understand one thing, did you went there when you were a minor or adult? if you were a minor, you had a curfew to follow right, but did the EF staff banned or controlled you where you went with friends? or they left you free since you come back at the curfew hour set?
I'm not talking about clubs or illegal stuff for minors, just normal things, for example go out alone after class to somewhere you want to
I went at 17 years old but the staff mention coming to a foreign country alone they will treat you as an adult regardless of age. That being said they do not restrict where you go or what you do on your own time, like going to clubs, bars, hotels, or other travel in Korea. The only rules is the curfew I must be back at residence or host family at 11pm. My family did not enforce this so I had no curfew and in the residence it is easy to avoid curfew as a minor hahah
Nijeii thank you so so much
i have a question but its ok if i dont get a response cause this is an old ish vid lol
im wanting to go in july 2021 but i will be 15 international age, im unsure if the age requirement (+16) is based off of academic grade (10th) because ive gotten away and into classes and programs intended for +18 because i am homeschooled. in 2021 my korean age will be 16 so does that qualify or does it need to be my legal age?
wanting to know if i have to plan for 2022. sorry for this kind of dumb question 😭it’s probably an obvious no wtf r u stupid type question but im a bit confused cause i cant find any info regarding this
It needs to be legal age since it is an american program
would you say you could keep up with Korean conversation after your stay?
No lol
I improved but nothing to this exteme
ok so,,, I want to go to korea for collage maybe next year(if my mom lets me). by that time ill be 15. will i still be able to have a host family at im 18 or will i have to live somewhere independently until then? And how would I be able to do that? thank you!!!
thats a good question. I believe you can still do host family but I am not sure if the rules have changed. I suggest contacting someone from EF currently.
@@Nijeii thank you!!!
At first I wanted to go for the campus (I have social anxiety so I was a bit scared) but I get such positive feedback from everyone and 2 of my friends always have exchange student at their houses and I saw how great it can be ! So even tho I’m a little stress I now really want to go for it, I think there is nothing than to be within the people to learn about the country 😊
If I like the country and program enough, I may just go again in the residence after being 18 to have both experiences!
I have some friends that want to go to and we weren’t sure if they had to know some basic things so I ended up learning Hangul and basic sentences, words, numbers etc...to them 😂
Btw, I would go there at 17 so not a adult yet, do you think I could still reserve a rbnb or hotel room ?...
It might be tough to do so which can lead to headaches later on but I never reserved one in Korea so I wouldn't 100% know
I have social anxiety too...... like it’s really bad. But it’s my dream to go to Korea and I would love to go there and study the language and culture I don’t know like any Korean though😂😂😅 do you have any tips on learning Hangul??💜
@@maddiep8693 Go one day at a time ! For example, today learn “ㅏ” or “a”. Then try to write it tomorrow. A letter a day, or it can be one letter per 3 or 4 days depends on the person. When you know them all, take a really slow song (a ballad for example) and sing it. You can check your pronunciation and practice to read at the same time !
@@arinyugrass omg thank you so much!!!! I will definitely do this❤️💜
@@maddiep8693 Moreover, don’t pressure yourself too much, always do it for fun it will be easier !
Thank you so much ❤️ I would love to do this program in Spring 2022 🌸 Anyone else? 🥰
Now I downloaded some Apps to learn the Korean Language!😍🇰🇷
Much love from Switzerland 🇨🇭
When¿? I'm going in April 2022!
@@sirenvilly Oh really?! :D I'm also planning to go in March, April and Mai! But I haven't booked it yet, I will let you know
@@sangichan Sure!
Hii I'm from Germany! I'm also looking forward to go in 2022 ^-^ I'm really interested and excited since i wanted to do it since i was 11 !! i hope u can go and everything works out perfectly fine !💕💕
Mee maybe! I'm still checking some other programs out!! xoxo german gal here🤍🤍
Hi,
I want to be an architect so I was asking if I learn language can I also have my special field of study or not?
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EF is just a language course no other classes
Hey, I was wondering when you were with your host family did you speak Korean to them? Or English? I have broken Korean so I only know what you said like introduce myself yourself and things like that and Did you get a job for extra money?
I spoke english luckily but some do not so try your best but they are understanding. also yiu can not legally work so you must save up
I‘m shortly before booking 3 weeks to seoul with ef, but i‘m a bit shocked about the price with all included and you additionally have to pay for all extra activities thats why i‘m thinking if i should really do it. Would you please tell me your opinion on this:)
Hmmm it's really up to you but like I mentioned in the video I suggest two weeks with the program to make friends and the rest on self travel... but it is just 3 and many of my friends did this sooo.....ahhhh up to you but I mean it is fun hahah but not cheap
I think the longer ones would benefit u more as they’re about the same or cheaper price as a lot of shorter semester study abroad programs
What if I turned exactly 18 would I still have to do what minors do? Also what about the flights to and from do we pay for that ourselves, and do we just go to Korea or wait and go together?
Wait we have to pay for a plane ticket to SK? It’s not included in the price?
Hiiiii, I was wondering how much pocket money should one bring?
I think I mentioned in the video around 1,200 dollars is what I brought and blew through heheh
hii!! ^^ you said that you had an ID, how did you get it?
hi nijeli!!!
i have one question
it costs money to ask for quotation to a EF worker like julie?
no not at all nothing cost until signing up for the program. even having info sent to you does not cost!!
Hello! I’m turning 15 in 2024 but I also want to go with EF to Seoul, do you recommend going next year (2025), when I’ll be 16, or wait until I’m 18?☺️
I want to do this so bad but I'm afraid of the benefits. Ofc i will know more Korean but what kind of certificate will I receive for doing so? Will the certificate only look good on my resume or is it something that could be impressive to show schools to apply to?
It’s official so you can use it for both. It’s not Topik level but it’s certified :)
I have a question, did you pay for the flight there or is it the payment for the school? I didn't really get it.
I had to pay separately they give no help for this
I've used EF for a class trip before, but I definitely would never use EF to actually learn a language. It's way too overpriced but because they are so well known they're able to charge more.
I found a cheaper Spanish school in Costa Rica (not EF) for 5 weeks with more class time while my friend did EF in Spain for 3 weeks with less class time for the exact same price.
i am looking to learn spanish in costa rica this summer! which spanish school did you attend?
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It probably depends on the price and the location tho too so maybe the less then 2 month ones aren’t the best probably go for the semester year one
I realy want to go but my father says he is not going to support me if somthing happends to me.
Hey you said you went clubbing. I’m curious because I’m going there being 17 almost 18 yo (minus 2 months) am I allowed to go there ? Thanks for the video it was super helpful btw ;)
if you were born in 2002 you can enter, i got in cause of an ID..... haha
When being 18 is there still a lot of adult activities you can do or are you just as limited if you were to be like 16?
you are limited through the program and outside of the program. I just happened to have another ID hahah
Generally how long were people studying in Seoul? Like did most people do like you and go there for a month, or was it more common to stay for several months? Im thinking about going there to study for 6 months and Im just curious to see what others chose
Most people do a month :))
i would want to go for 6 months too i feel like youre not away from home for an entire year but you still get a lot of experience and a lot of time to learn.
How do minors are able to keep up with their academic if they are to go for a bout a year? Also, for the price, is it monthly or whole?
It would be a whole price and most go after their senior year if they do long term. I do not know anyone who halted their studies for EF
Hi, should I have give my host family some gifts if I went there for only 2 weeks?
yes even if its short time give a small gift to show appreciation cause they typically dont get much to help so its just to say thanks like keychains or a magnet for the fridge small gifts like this!
Would you recommend going with EF or to an actual University... i have already saved a spot with EF but i am thinking about applying to a university korean language program.. it is also cheaper
I would personally choose a university language program. But it's your choice:)
I think university is much better for language heavy learning but honestly I have known people from both places and loveeeee both so really up to you and cost.
Was the flight includded on the price? Or how much was that?
Does anyone know other similar companies like EF to recommend?
You can get tattoos in Korea as minor ? How old do you have to be to get a tattoo there? Pretty random question sorry 😄
You can not get tattoos in Korea as a minor :( I just look much older than I am and wasn't asked to prove my age but some of my other friends were. It also depends where you go to get tattooed :)
Are the workbooks in English? Are there other languages available?
Classes are only taught in english
Can I still go if I don’t have medical insurance and do they pay for the plane
they do not pay for any flights this is your responsibility and you must have medical insurance