ETC: This encompasses registration, preparation, and basically anything.
Registration: When the courses came out on Yonsei's website, I found that the class I needed was only offered in the Spring term. After a period of stress, I knew I had to find a class that I could *petition in order to fulfill the requirement. I'll dedicate a paragraph for petitioning after I explain my current status for registration. A few days ago, I received a notification from the contact for international exchange students saying that they were still working on registration logins, so after I get that information, I should be able to register and provide more insight on this process. There was a period of research, well reading others' blogs about registration and I thought I had to click on my classes right when the portal opened. It was also advised to use internet explorer because this was the best platform for the system. Yonsei implemented an entirely new system this semester, you're allotted an amount of mileage which you can use to bid for the classes you want. I knew I had to be registered for three business classes at least and I wanted to learn some Korean to help me get around. But I had bid for six classes to increase my priority for getting the classes. After some time of petitioning and moving classes...I finalized my schedule during the final week of the add/drop period (September 2 - 4). Here is my schedule:
In my case, I needed to take BUS 313 abroad, but this course is not available at Yonsei in the Fall so I had to petition to take it concurrently with BUS 345. I was very excited when the petition was approved! (YAY)
Preparation: This happened the week before I flew out. I watched videos on Youtube, mostly from eatmykimchi, to find out places I should visit and foods I needed to try. I would say the best way to prepare is mentally and to keep an open mind. I also wish I learned some Korean before I came....
Basically anything: Definitely come with a budget sheet and you can ask others for their budgets. The food here is great and so tasty! But I realized that I spend most of my money on food, besides transportation. So keep a record of food expenditures and I think setting a limit can help to spend money wisely. Did I mention that I love the food?
Registration: When the courses came out on Yonsei's website, I found that the class I needed was only offered in the Spring term. After a period of stress, I knew I had to find a class that I could *petition in order to fulfill the requirement. I'll dedicate a paragraph for petitioning after I explain my current status for registration. A few days ago, I received a notification from the contact for international exchange students saying that they were still working on registration logins, so after I get that information, I should be able to register and provide more insight on this process. There was a period of research, well reading others' blogs about registration and I thought I had to click on my classes right when the portal opened. It was also advised to use internet explorer because this was the best platform for the system. Yonsei implemented an entirely new system this semester, you're allotted an amount of mileage which you can use to bid for the classes you want. I knew I had to be registered for three business classes at least and I wanted to learn some Korean to help me get around. But I had bid for six classes to increase my priority for getting the classes. After some time of petitioning and moving classes...I finalized my schedule during the final week of the add/drop period (September 2 - 4). Here is my schedule:
In my case, I needed to take BUS 313 abroad, but this course is not available at Yonsei in the Fall so I had to petition to take it concurrently with BUS 345. I was very excited when the petition was approved! (YAY)
Preparation: This happened the week before I flew out. I watched videos on Youtube, mostly from eatmykimchi, to find out places I should visit and foods I needed to try. I would say the best way to prepare is mentally and to keep an open mind. I also wish I learned some Korean before I came....
Basically anything: Definitely come with a budget sheet and you can ask others for their budgets. The food here is great and so tasty! But I realized that I spend most of my money on food, besides transportation. So keep a record of food expenditures and I think setting a limit can help to spend money wisely. Did I mention that I love the food?