My tips for traveling & living in Korea while studying abroad!
Top 10 Tips For Korea 1. Buy a SIM card in advance (Chingu Mobile 5-month plan). 2. Bring cash with you (refill transportation card, ARC insurance fee, night market). 3. Get a climate card for transportation but still buy a T-money for emergencies and out-of-Seoul trips. 4. Make your ARC appointment early in advance and take a headshot; ARC registration fee is roughly $25USD. 5. Myeondong has the best exchange rate for changing money. 6. Learn to read Korean and practice common sayings (Hello, thank you, goodbye). 7. Familiarize yourself with Naver Maps; word spellings can be different on Naver from Google or need to be written in Korean. 8. Be careful during rush hour and do not sit in designated train seats (those reserved for pregnant women or the elderly). 9. Visit areas outside of Seoul (Yeosu, Busan, Jeju, Jeonju) You need a T-money if you do! 10. If you think you packed light, reconsider taking some things out. You will buy a lot more and won’t need it as much as you think you d