If I remember correctly, I think I sorta got lucky that at the time, a flight to my home airport from Tokyo + the flight from Seoul to Tokyo was cheaper than a direct flight from Seoul. So I just planned around the dates/times and the airlines that had the cheapest flights possible (ofc while being reliable). I think you have more options to consider for your flight from Seoul to Tokyo, since that's a common path and shorter flight so definitely check out Korean, Japanese, and maybe other Asian airlines to see if you can find a pretty good deal on a reputable one. Depending on how far in advance you're looking at this, I would also suggest seeing if there's a weekend you could travel to Japan while in Korea, as that might be easier with your luggage and flight expenses if a direct flight home from Seoul is more efficient/cheaper than doing what I did.
I'm going for the full degree in Spring, I'm kinda scared about the flights, did you buy a one-way ticket? or a regular ticket? how did you pass inmigration office, Im so curious bc I'm 16 and I'm going alone 😭
Wow that sounds incredible! I bought a one way ticket at first, since I wasn't exactly sure when would be the best time for me to come back. I think this differs for each person's situation, but I find the for most long-term exchange students, they didn't always buy a round-trip ticket in anticipation of plans changing. As for immigration, if you've already been accepted into a program, they should have provided you with documents to apply for a visa. Essentially, all I needed for immigration when I arrived was my visa and my contact information in Korea, which was my address and phone number (I didn't have my number yet, so my school told me to list their exchange student center number). I hope this helps and I hope you have a great time!
This is so helpful even as someone who's going to Japan + for a whole year - especially the advice about what to pack to cover the range of temperatures! Thank you!
I'm so glad to hear that! Luckily some parts of Japan are a little bit more temperate compared to Seoul lol.. but it's always safer to prepare for all seasons! I hope you have a great a time abroad 🥰
I'm heading off to my exchange semester in korea university this upcoming fall! So thank you for your help!! If you have any other recommendations or help, maybe regarding groceries or such would be incredibly helpful.. kind of nervous about the language barrier as well, how was that for you?
Hi! I’m so excited for you! Actually, I recently made a video going more in depth about those sorts of things (“Everything to know about studying abroad in Korea”). I talked about my experiences with my friend Allison, who’s coincidentally also going to Korea University this fall! If you wanted to check that video out (it’s a bit long, but I have timestamps and a transcript), I hope it’ll answer some of your questions :))
Hi! Yes, I did end up packing both the full suitcase and the carry-on (as well as my backpack and purse) to their fullest on my way back. I definitely recommend having that much free space, or at least anticipate that you'll need it and be okay with buying more luggage if you don't go over with it. I had a few friends who even needed to buy two additional suitcases for volume of stuff they had to take back with them. Thank you again for watching and good luck!
Hi! I actually used a physical SIM card, so I’m not particularly sure about the best e sim options. Everyone I knew was also on a physical sim, so unfortunately I don’t have much to go off of in recommendations.
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you're a life saver, thank you sm for this ! i'm leaving in around 3 weeks and i'm struggling with packing rn, this was such a big help !
I’m so glad you found it helpful! I know I was looking at so many packing lists and videos too. I’m so excited for you! Have fun!!
I’m leaving for yonsei spring semester in about 3 weeks too and this video was very helpful!
@@catherinebabbington8868 aaah I’m so excited for the both of you 💕
what was your process for visiting japan on your way back home? I really wanna do that too but i dont know how I should book my flight for it
If I remember correctly, I think I sorta got lucky that at the time, a flight to my home airport from Tokyo + the flight from Seoul to Tokyo was cheaper than a direct flight from Seoul. So I just planned around the dates/times and the airlines that had the cheapest flights possible (ofc while being reliable). I think you have more options to consider for your flight from Seoul to Tokyo, since that's a common path and shorter flight so definitely check out Korean, Japanese, and maybe other Asian airlines to see if you can find a pretty good deal on a reputable one.
Depending on how far in advance you're looking at this, I would also suggest seeing if there's a weekend you could travel to Japan while in Korea, as that might be easier with your luggage and flight expenses if a direct flight home from Seoul is more efficient/cheaper than doing what I did.
I'm going for the full degree in Spring, I'm kinda scared about the flights, did you buy a one-way ticket? or a regular ticket? how did you pass inmigration office, Im so curious bc I'm 16 and I'm going alone 😭
Wow that sounds incredible! I bought a one way ticket at first, since I wasn't exactly sure when would be the best time for me to come back. I think this differs for each person's situation, but I find the for most long-term exchange students, they didn't always buy a round-trip ticket in anticipation of plans changing. As for immigration, if you've already been accepted into a program, they should have provided you with documents to apply for a visa. Essentially, all I needed for immigration when I arrived was my visa and my contact information in Korea, which was my address and phone number (I didn't have my number yet, so my school told me to list their exchange student center number). I hope this helps and I hope you have a great time!
this is super helpful, i’m hoping to go to snu for the fall semester next year !! wish me luck for getting in aaAAAAA!!!
Good luck!! I hope you'll be rewatching this as a refresher next summer when you're officially going (bc I'll be manifesting it for you :))
i'm going to study abroad in the fall and i was struggling with what to pack so this was a great help! thank you!
How exciting! I'm glad I could help :))
Do you maybe have a pack list, as im going too.
@@watahatchi6806 my packing list is similar to the one in this video but I haven’t really packed yet since I don’t leave for Korea until late August
amazing video, thanks a lot!
Might be going in 3 months, this video just saved me 😭❣️
I'm so happy to hear that! I hope you have a great time
This is so helpful even as someone who's going to Japan + for a whole year - especially the advice about what to pack to cover the range of temperatures! Thank you!
I'm so glad to hear that! Luckily some parts of Japan are a little bit more temperate compared to Seoul lol.. but it's always safer to prepare for all seasons! I hope you have a great a time abroad 🥰
I’m packing right now for the fall semester and it is so helpful! thank you
I’m glad to hear that! Have a great time abroad :))
Me too!!!!
@@davidayambasu4645 Thank you for watching and good luck!
Me toooooo
This is so good! If only i had this before i went on my study abroad!
Thank you! Me too lol :)
ah! I also just came back from seoul. I ended up needing a whole other suitcase. I just was there for a month at Yonsei for the winter program!
Welcome back! I hope you had a great time at Yonsei!
ahh tysm for posting this! it made me feel so much better about what I'm taking/packing for Yonsei!
I’m so glad! I hope you have a great time :))
I will save this for when i move to korea in 2 years AASAaAaaA
I'm heading off to my exchange semester in korea university this upcoming fall! So thank you for your help!! If you have any other recommendations or help, maybe regarding groceries or such would be incredibly helpful.. kind of nervous about the language barrier as well, how was that for you?
Hi! I’m so excited for you! Actually, I recently made a video going more in depth about those sorts of things (“Everything to know about studying abroad in Korea”). I talked about my experiences with my friend Allison, who’s coincidentally also going to Korea University this fall! If you wanted to check that video out (it’s a bit long, but I have timestamps and a transcript), I hope it’ll answer some of your questions :))
Did you end up needing the whole second suitcase on the way back? Or do you think just taking the large suitcase would have been enough?
Hi! Yes, I did end up packing both the full suitcase and the carry-on (as well as my backpack and purse) to their fullest on my way back. I definitely recommend having that much free space, or at least anticipate that you'll need it and be okay with buying more luggage if you don't go over with it. I had a few friends who even needed to buy two additional suitcases for volume of stuff they had to take back with them. Thank you again for watching and good luck!
Thank you soo much im going to save this for when i plan to go in 2026-28 (depending on the year they let me travel)
No, thank YOU so much for watching! I really hope that you'll be able to go soon :)
Where is best to buy a e sim for korea maybe ?
Hi! I actually used a physical SIM card, so I’m not particularly sure about the best e sim options. Everyone I knew was also on a physical sim, so unfortunately I don’t have much to go off of in recommendations.
the suitcase inside a suitcase hahaha will be doing that
Highly recommend for any major trip lol :) Thank you so much for watching!
Thank you!!!
Thank you for watching!
thankyou!!!
Thank you so much for watching!
Can I stay in Korea after finishing a semester??😅
I wish!