Definitely glad I stumbled upon this video. I got accepted into Yonsei's Summer Program, so I'll be studying abroad there this coming summer. This is my first trip outside of the United States so I am a bit nervous but mainly excited. Thank you for this video.
@@nerishamaropeng4704 not sure but definitely check uic s website for reference ! Im sure they have it written there for at least last year so you can see!
Hey you really described everything so beautifully. Can you make a video like this one with the Yonsei university sinchon one !! And can you add about part- time job ? For international students . Are they allowed for part time ? Or how to get part time job as international student?
Thank you so much! If you mean for not UIC but other major or departments for Yonsei University, I might try but unfortunately I do not have enough experience nor knowledge to cover everything for other majors :( But you can always contact me from my social media and I will try my best to help you out as much as I can! For international students, we have several options for workings: 1. RA/TA: These are on-campus jobs you can take, they are announced at the end of the semesters ( sometimes for TA, you need to email the professor directly) and you can apply for them! RA job pays for your dormitory fee as well so it is quite good! 2. You can find part-time jobs outside the campus however you need to have less than a certain amount of hours to work, as well as TOPIK score for most jobs! You also need to get permission from the school as well the immigration office so it may get tricky... So basically, yes you are allowed however you need to be careful with off-campus jobs, for on-campus it is rather easier!
Hi, I was desperate for a video like this, thank you so much! I have a question: does UIC also provides Korean classes for foreigners before the actual classes for your major?
Your welcome! Im happy to have helped~~ Yes there are Korean classes you can take while you study! There are classes from beginner to advanced ! You can take them with other courses~~
I have been studying in Korea for like 4 years now,I plan to join a university in Seoul but from what you said it seems living in Seoul is really expensive
Hello there. Thank you so much for sharing your experience with Yonsei. I am actually looking forward to applying for a full scholarship since with my current financial state right now, it’ll be impossible for me to enroll there with my own money. It’s always been my dream to study abroad in Korea and I really want to get into UIC. I would like to ask, just how difficult is it to be accepted into UIC and what are the acceptance rates? If you know anything about that. Also, other than maintaining a good grade are there any other criteria’s that you have to meet in order to be given a decent scholarship? UIC will be enrolling new students in about mid August, so I’m really cutting it close here but I only found your video just now.
Hello~ First of all, im not sure about the acceptance rates but mostly people who have been admitted have around a minimum of 90 average on their high school transcripts so maybe it could be a reference ~ of course I think grades aren't the only thing they look for! For scholarships, either you get perfect grades to receive academic scholarship, or you show that you need financial support from school to receive need based scholarship! I think you might be able to get the second one for sure if you get in!
Hi Lin, I came across your video a few weeks back and had already left a comment on it, I'm not sure if you can still remember me. Very recently I came across a huge mishap during my application process for UIC, and would like to use this space to share my story. Yesterday I had my rights to enroll into UIC taken from me. Yes, you read that right. Let me clarify-I was planning to apply for UIC since the start of 2023 and has been making all the preparations needed since April of this year. As we all know UIC is very thorough when it comes to their paperwork, so it would have taken me a full year to gather all the paperwork needed and make the full preparations. I am a GED graduate applying for UIC, so my paperwork would be more complicated than the average applicant's. It took everything in me-mentally, physically and financially-to make all of the preparations, and I was determined that I would be able to get into UIC. Yesterday, I very abruptly found out through the UIC website, that they are no longer accepting GED applicants. I think "shocked" is an understatement-my whole world fell apart when I found out. Just starring at my computer screen feeling ever so confused about what had gone wrong. All the preparations I made in the past 5-6 months were all for nothing. I don't know if I should feel sad, upset, disappointed, or angry. Everything felt like a fever dream, and I just feel numb. It's always been my dream to go study abroad, and I just completely fell in love with Seoul. I've spent roughly 3 million won on preparations alone. I had to go get a new passport published, my GED certificate apostilled, paid for my SAT and IELTS exam-I had to travel out of state for all of those things and each one of them costed a lot of money. I can't believe I spent so much time putting in work and making preparations just to get my rights to apply taken from me at the very last minute. I don't know why UIC decided to change their application criteria right during admission season. If they were going to enforce the no-GED rule why can't they have announced it 1-2 years ahead, so future applicants would know and not have to waste their time and hard earned money trying to apply. I'm sure I'm not the only GED applicant out there trying to apply for UIC. My heart goes out to all of them, and I would never wish this on anyone. My life long dream, a year worth of preparations-all destroyed within a minute of finding out, that I am no longer qualified to apply to my dream college, let alone even be accepted. I think I just got all my hopes and dreams sucked out of me. I haven't felt the same since yesterday and have been crying every now and then for the past 48 hours. I'm sure I will eventually recover but I don't think I'll ever be the same. I hope I can use this as a life lesson that we can work or pray as hard as we want, and nothing would always 100℅ go our way. I don't know what went wrong, but I feel very let down by the UIC institute and hope they can improve their communication with international students more in the future. If you read it this far, thank you so much.
Hello, I am so sorry to hear what you have been through. It is really unfortunate how Yonsei treats its international students like nothing quite often. I am very disappointed but not surprised to hear your story. Many of us had so many complications and issues with the school, their way of announcing things at the last minute and changing their rules frequently is very very disappointing. I am actually very sorry and frustrated in behalf of you to hear what you have been through. It must feel like a waste of time and effort as well as money... I understand that very well. I hope you get through this and heal, I am so angry how they make someone like you who had their dreams regarding the school feel this way... my heart goes out to you, as well as every other who had the same experience. Feel free to reach out to me if you ever need to talk, I am a good listener and ready to curse the school by all means 🙄
@@pelin.312 Yes, I have heard plenty of international students complain about Yonsei and it’s lack of communication. I’m sure I’m not the only one who is facing complications with the university. I did send an email to the UIC administration committee, confronting them about their sudden change of criteria and how it’s unfair to a lot of applicants, but unfortunately they said that they can’t do anything about it since the no-GED rule was enforced by the government and how they have no control over it ( at least I think that’s what they were trying to say ) However, I want Yonsei ( UIC ) to actually step up and makes changes to the way they manage their work, instead of giving a bland apology after another. I have to admit that I am very disappointed by how UIC handled the situation as a whole. I definitely went into the application process expecting more from one of the top 3 universities in South Korea ( SKY ) but instead the treatment I experienced was very unprofessional to say the least. As an international education institution, I hope that UIC and whoever was responsible for enforcing the new criteria does make changes in the future-considering how what they did nearly costed me and other GED applicants their future. Not to mention, UIC did not take any accountability for the applicants that they denied last minute-instead only sending a private apology email. I have spent a total of roughly 3 million won on the preparations to get into UIC alone. Getting my GED certification apostilled as requested by UIC, was probably the most expensive process-just for them to end up banning GED applications anyways. I think this was the most frustrating part about my application being denied. My application was 90% complete-I had my GED certificate apostilled, my SAT and IELTS score, I even already have a recommendation letter written. Sadly I was denied my application rights at the very last minute without my knowledge. Now me and my family are slowly trying to find more funds to hopefully get me into my backup university which still costs a-lot, since I have spent way too much money trying to get into UIC. I have been trying my best to upkeep a position attitude towards UIC and Yonsei but after what I experienced-I can’t help but feel like a sour taste has been left in my mouth and the damage has already been done. Thank you so much Lin for hearing my story. I will try to remain optimistic and work hard to achieve my goals. I haven’t entirely given up on my dreams despite everything that happened, and I’m sure that one day I’ll get to experience Seoul in person 🇰🇷🤍
@@SoggyMuffin007 I agree that there have been just too many issues with Yonsei's administration office... I can only hope that they improve themselves in the future, not for us but for the upcoming students although I wouldn't count too much on it. I am getting more and more disappointed in them every time I hear these types of stories. Trust me, unfortunately you are not the only one. I hope you figure out something about the university application and get through it. I only hope for the best for you and hope you succeed in achieving your dream! Someday these days will be just a story you tell people while laughing and I can only hope those days comes faster than you expect! Good luck with the remaining process and patience to you and your family to get through this!
hello, I want to apply but with scholarship, so are you studying with scholarship. Also do u know the requirements / required grades for entrance [ applying] scholarship
Hi. Thanks for the information. However, is scholarship the only way I could make it through to south Korea? I would like to apply in a university and self sponsored, because I would like to be in Korea this year.
Hi LinTube, probably you won't see this but I wanted to reach out and ask how your time at Yonsei University was. I am thinking about studying abroad at Yonsei University and was wondering how your experience was? As someone coming from the US is it easy to make friends in Korea, how are the classes, the environment etc. Is it good to know some Korean before you go? Thank You
Hey!! My time at Yonsei was a rollercoaster I think... I would say the education is pretty OK but the administrative part of the school gets tiring and frustrating sometimes... It is pretty easy to make friends here (mostly foreigners.. Koreans are a bit harder), the classes are mostly alright except for some majors. The environment is tricky because there will be times where it gets hard for students who dont have Korean skills... The school tends to make most things in Korean and sometimes it might get hard for foreigners to get around in the school. But overall I personally had a great time at Yonsei but not because of the school but more thanks to the people I met at the school. I definitely recommend to know some Korean before you come to Korea.
Hello! Thank you so much for this informative video! I am thinking on applying at UIC Yonsei in 2023. Can you please tell what your feelings overall after a year passed? How many hours a day you spend studying (in classes + h/w + preparing for classes)? You have mentioned in the video people who do not participate in group work, in that case is it possible to address the professor about this issue to kick this person out of the group or id it not acceptable behavior in Korea? Is UIC Yonsei diploma considered reputable in SK and is it possible to wind a job in Korea with it (as a foreigner)? Is it possible to attend Yonsei Language school while studying in UIC, or it will be too hard? I have heard that all freshmen of UIC are living in Songdo, but for the next year they may move to main campus. Can you tell how long is the way from Songdo campus to Sinchon campus by shuttle bus? Are Creative Technology Management students still have classes in Songdo campus on their second year (i really want to have experience in Seoul, and i dont think that i can manage that during studying in other place). You said that you mainly did projects and essays, but was it as hard as it is for Korean students? I mean as i know they have it brutally intense in ‘Korean’ Yonsei, so im looking forward something alike that, but you didnt specify how did you feel or i didnt get it. Did Yonsei change their trait of giving information late? Is it only for foreign students, or for korean students it is relevant too? I am sorry for so many questions and i am sorry if you answered some of them and i forgot. I would be really grateful if you answered me on this matter, but do not feel obliged. Thank you very much again. Have a great day!
Hello! Sorry it took me a while to reply to this! First of all, I think my years at Yonsei was quite nice because I had a good social environment and I think its amazing to be studying in Korea. However, Yonsei itself has a lot of issues; they are not as well prepared with foreigners' problems, not as helpful, always late and problematic. I also think the classes are interesting at times however they lack practical information required for actual jobs. I think the time I spend on studying increased over the years, now I would say I do at least 2 to 3 hours of studying everyday. It is definitely possible to mention it to the professor, I have never tried to kick someone out haha but I feel like it could be possible. UIC diploma is still under Yonsei so in Korea, it is still valuable! For jobs, I would say it is hard however there are places such as Job Fairs for International Students or so, so it is definitely possible! You just have to work hard on your skills, whichever you want to focus and work on! Your focused major is also important. I dont think you are allowed to attend KLI while studying in UIC, they are different admission processes as far as I know. But there are Korean classes in UIC so you could attend those! Not all freshmen move to Sinchon, I still am living in Incheon with my free will! Some majors are also based in Songdo! From Songdo to Sinchon, it takes about 1hour 40 minutes by subway and 1 hour 15 minutes by shuttle bus which is free for students! CTM major is based in Songdo so there are only a few classes (less than two) in Sinchon and rest are in Songdo! Design majors are mostly in Songdo~ I think it is definitely possible to experience Seoul while studying, a lot of people (me sometimes included) go to Seoul for a weekend just to hangout or so. Many students use their free time to just go to Seoul and have fun! Projects and essays are quite manageable to be honest. I think in Korean dramas or news, they are being slighlty exaggerated, i dont think its THAT challenging to do them. Yonsei never changes their attitude of giving information late... We just get adjusted to it unfortunately. They have a bad administrative system. It is mostly for foreigners because they dont consider external factors for us, such as buying tickets or moving to Korea, etc. I think its also that weirdly they lack staff that speak English... so, problems are always there for foreign students:( No worries at all! It is great to have many questions! You should ask them as much as possible before making a decision to go to a place! Thank you too! Have a great day~!!
Hi, first of all , I loved this video it was very well explained. Secondly, i wanted to ask you something regarding the recommendation letter...like is just the form that u find on the university site or the teacher (or whoever) should write something else ? And another thing , is it mandatory to send? Oh and, is the IB necessary? TOEFL alone is not enough? I'm sorry it's so long, but I really need to know ....thank u , really😊
Hello! Thank you so much~ As for the recommendation letter, you can find it on the university website, you need to send it to your teachers and they'll fill it in and send it to the school directly. It is mandatory! IB isnt mandatory, i just added mine as supplementary documents. TOEFL alone is enough ~ No worries! Good luck 😊
applying to multiple korean universities with the amount of documents and paid veriification you need to get will definitely take a huge chunk out of my wallet....
Hello! Thankyou so much for this video, it was super helpful :) Just one question, (if it isnt too personal) what were your IB grades / your final grade? Im curious as to what sort of grade can get you in
Hello! I appreicate your comment about the video, glad that I could be some sort of help! My IB grades werent the best to be honest, I received I think 32 in total? From what I remember it was around 32-33! My high school GPA was around 91 out of 100 if that also helps! In UIC, everything is in English regardless of your major of choice!
May I ask you about the degree? On UIC webpage they say that B.A. B.S. and B.E. are offered but they didn’t give a specific information. If I want to apply to CTM ( creative technology management), what degree I will get? Thanks for the video! 💕
Hey! IB is not necessary, it is just supplementary! You can definitely get accepted with Matura or other exams as long as you prove your English level~ (or Korean for Yonsei, if you dont want to do the Korean Language Institute)
hello! applying to UIC as an international student this fall :) in the application form on the website it says to include the application form as you applied online. if I applied through the common app do I need to have a printed copy of this application form? and do I need it along with the application form on the website?
Hello! First of all, good luck! I believe, if you apply through common app, you just need to send your application from Common App along with the other documents! I dont think you need to do the other application form too!
@@pelin.312 Is the printed version of the common app form the same PDF you get when you preview before submitting? it has the huge PREVIEW watermark in the middle lol
Hi, I am interested in applying to Yonsei UIC. Can we apply for the fall intake with our IB predicted grades since the deadline for the submission of documents for fall intake is April 7 and IB scores are not released then
Hi~ IB grades are only used as supplementary documents so I think it would be fine if you send them the documents afterward. However, I am not exactly sure how it works, you might want to ask the school for further details.
how do you get money to spend in korea? i havent found any real resources and im wondering if you have to get a job, or your family has to send it from home or the school gives you an allowance or something
Hey! Everyone has a different experience of course but for me, I applied for a Need-Based Scholarship each semester which covered somewhat of a part of the tuition. I also have worked as both an RA and a TA during school which covered my dormitory expenses and some part of my daily expenses. I have also worked as a private tutor as well as found some part-time work such as social media supporters for organizations or filmed some RUclips videos! Anything extra was covered by my parents thankfully!
I was planning to apply to ewha through gks university track but my documents were incomplete, today was the last of the application in ewha. So I failed to apply. Yonsei has the deadline till 4th April and I was thinking to apply but it's one of the top university and I don't have confidence like in ewha. My documents will be complete till 31 march but I am clueless what to do now. I want to apply in yonsei but I don't wanna play to lose.
Hello, well Yonsei is higher than Ewha but it is not that different. I think applying might be still worth the shot but that is only my thoughts! Ewha is also pretty high in rank so if you have confidence in it, maybe you could try Yonsei as well
@@pelin.312 I want to know how students from the US applied for loans to pay for their tuition. It is very hard to find information on this process. Thank you so much for your help 😭💕
@@naraeangelic I am so sorry but I dont know anyone nor heard of anyone who had taken loans from Korea to study... Unfortunately i dont have much info about it :( Im not sure if its possible for Korea to do that
Hello! Everything you do online, you need to print them and send it to the school You will also need to send them the documents ive mentioned in the video through mail! Basically they want to see what you have sent them online, physically too!
@@pelin.312 I'm kinda thinking about dropping out of high school and my school decided to not let me go home if i dont feel well which really annoys me but like idk what to do because i wanna be a doctor but nothing motivates me to go to school and that new "rule" for me made me think about not showing up to school anymore but now that i think of it it's stupid
@@revelvet6110 Oh, that does sound like very restricting and tiring. I cannot give you good advice rather than to take your time and think what you actually want to do. If your dreams are something you can manage to face the challenges given to you and manage to bear them, then it is the right thing to do. If not, you can search for alternatives. Remember, whatever you decide in the end is for yourself and it is the right thing to do.
Merhaba bir şey sormak istiyorum. Yabancı bir öğrenci olarak yüksek lisans yapmak için sadece UIC mi gidebiliyoruz yoksa yeterince korece biliyorsak normal programla da gidebiliyor muyuz. Çünkü UIC de istediğim bölüm yok
Merhaba~ Evet Korece sınavı sonucunuzu göstererek başka bölümlere de girebiliyorsunuz. Fakat başka bölümlerdeki yabancı öğrenci alım sayısı bayağı düşük o yüzden şansınız daha düşük oluyor. Ama her zaman ihtimal var 😊
Hello could you please tell me what is the fees for the masters in English Literature in yonsei university (without scholarship)?? Do we have lectures in English? And also fees for phd in English Literature (do we get salary while doing phd? How much? At yonsei University)
Hello, Without the scholarship the fee for English Literature seems to be around 5,882,000 won I did a quick research and there are lectures in English but not all of them are in English and I saw that some Major Requisites (you need them to graduate) and in Korean. And I dont know about the salary but there are jobs at the campus you can do, they usually give you around 1.800.000 won for 4 months of work
Hi im gonna apply to undergaduate program but my only issue is my high school gpa is very low, i have around 1,8-2,0 gpa...do you think it will make my application process almost impossible or even chance to get accepted?? I'm open for your honest opinion. Kind regards.
Hello! Well I dont believe it is impossible however it does seem that your GPA might be a bit tricky for your admission. I do think everyone stands a chance and you can try it. However, the overall GPA of the accepted students are usually higher. In eıther way, good luck!
Is Recommendation Form and List of Supplementary Documents important? I don't have it. How about Application Form General Information can I send it to the university email?
Yes they are important because the university wants the students to send them all while applying~! I am not sure what you mean by "Application Form General Information"
@@user-kd6mg1ek7k Well I dont know the details of that specific major but I think there are a lot of classes in English and for English literature you can take! I think some Professors are also pretty cool~
Hi sorry for late question .. I wanted to ask if I don’t have English language proficiency test does that effect too much for uic admissions? I had eng as a subject in my entire school life
Hello, the school does want to see a proof of English proficiency if you aren't from an English speaking country. I also had a full English education from middle school yet i had to send my TOEFL results so i believe you will also need to send an English proficiency test.
@@pelin.312 so what do i need? i mean there're so many students learning korean language in my country , so i'm really afraid of applying to several scholarships in korea cuz i'm afraid of not being selected me while applying. That's why what should i need to get a fully fund scholarship? And what should i do in advance to study in korea? Please reply.
@@twiceclouds2236 you need a lot of documents and it depends on the scholarship you apply for If you get the admission scholarship, you dont need to apply for it, it is granted to you if they think you are a good candidate For need based, the documents are posted on the school website when its time and you can only apply for it after you finish a semester As for studying in Korea, there are various things to prepare for, the video tells you what you need for admission specifically so you can refer to that!
Hello~! From what I remember they asked me: - Why UIC/ why Korea - What is your favorite book and why - Which major are you planning to choose and why - Could you tell us a problem that exists within your country (i answered lack of good education for example) I dont remember anything else to be honest, the interview was fairly short!
@@pelin.312 did yonsei have a computer science course?? Cuz I really want to study in korea but I dont know did have an offer or not for that course in yonsei uni
Want to apply to Yonsei University? Curious about studying in Korea? Here is the perfect video for you! Yonsei UIC Website: uic.yonsei.ac.kr/main/admission.asp?mid=m04_02_02 Time stamps: 00:00-01:10 ~ Introduction 01:10-19:11 ~ Q&A (things to know, scholarships, life in Korea) 19:12-23:57 ~ Application Process (how to apply, required documents, etc.) 23:58-24:55 ~ Ending If you enjoyed this video and want to see more, don't forget to like, comment and subscribe~ Social Media: @pelin_akkaya312 instagram.com/pelin_akkaya312/ @lintubee instagram.com/lintubee/
Hello! Can I ask you a few questions about UIC ? I am really struggling since the administration is not answering me ahah Yonsei Global told me on insta to look at their communication and Visuals arts master and website but there isn't any information about if the courses are taught in English and when is the admissions process starting so I was wondering if you knew since you are studying there, If you do not know no worries I completely understand ahah ! I am just desperate because I am scared I might miss the admission deadline :(
Hello! Well, UIC does not have any Visual arts or masters so thats probably why you couldnt find any information about it! As for Yonsei, they might have the major but i am pretty sure most of the classes would be in English :(
You should do a "how to get part-time job in Korea as a foreigner"! it could be an interesting video!
Thank you very much for the suggestion! I will definitely try to do so :D
Definitely glad I stumbled upon this video. I got accepted into Yonsei's Summer Program, so I'll be studying abroad there this coming summer. This is my first trip outside of the United States so I am a bit nervous but mainly excited.
Thank you for this video.
I am really excited to hear that!! I am sure you will have a great time! Welcome to Korea soon!!
hey how was it! any info
loved the way you answered every single question! very informative & helpful video!!
Glad that you liked it! Thank you! :D
such an informative video!!! loved it!!!! yonsei jackets really do look good!
Haha thank you so much!! ☺ i do agree, they are so cool 😍
자꾸 뜨는 린튜브~~~💕
감사합니당~~!
Thank you so much for the information. I'll apply for Yonsei university Spring semester 😊
Thank you for finding it useful! Good Luck!!
@@pelin.312 when are the fall applications for Yonsei international students?
@@nerishamaropeng4704 not sure but definitely check uic s website for reference ! Im sure they have it written there for at least last year so you can see!
방금 전 CLAB 보고 찾아왔습니다. 페린님을 응원합니다. 구독했습니다.
감사합니다!!
Hey you really described everything so beautifully. Can you make a video like this one with the Yonsei university sinchon one !! And can you add about part- time job ? For international students . Are they allowed for part time ? Or how to get part time job as international student?
Thank you so much! If you mean for not UIC but other major or departments for Yonsei University, I might try but unfortunately I do not have enough experience nor knowledge to cover everything for other majors :( But you can always contact me from my social media and I will try my best to help you out as much as I can!
For international students, we have several options for workings:
1. RA/TA: These are on-campus jobs you can take, they are announced at the end of the semesters ( sometimes for TA, you need to email the professor directly) and you can apply for them! RA job pays for your dormitory fee as well so it is quite good!
2. You can find part-time jobs outside the campus however you need to have less than a certain amount of hours to work, as well as TOPIK score for most jobs! You also need to get permission from the school as well the immigration office so it may get tricky...
So basically, yes you are allowed however you need to be careful with off-campus jobs, for on-campus it is rather easier!
Hi, I was desperate for a video like this, thank you so much! I have a question: does UIC also provides Korean classes for foreigners before the actual classes for your major?
Your welcome! Im happy to have helped~~
Yes there are Korean classes you can take while you study! There are classes from beginner to advanced ! You can take them with other courses~~
I have been studying in Korea for like 4 years now,I plan to join a university in Seoul but from what you said it seems living in Seoul is really expensive
Yes it is expensive to live in main cities such as Seoul but if you choose a neighborhood that is not popular you might find a cheaper place
Hello there. Thank you so much for sharing your experience with Yonsei. I am actually looking forward to applying for a full scholarship since with my current financial state right now, it’ll be impossible for me to enroll there with my own money. It’s always been my dream to study abroad in Korea and I really want to get into UIC. I would like to ask, just how difficult is it to be accepted into UIC and what are the acceptance rates? If you know anything about that. Also, other than maintaining a good grade are there any other criteria’s that you have to meet in order to be given a decent scholarship? UIC will be enrolling new students in about mid August, so I’m really cutting it close here but I only found your video just now.
Hello~ First of all, im not sure about the acceptance rates but mostly people who have been admitted have around a minimum of 90 average on their high school transcripts so maybe it could be a reference ~ of course I think grades aren't the only thing they look for! For scholarships, either you get perfect grades to receive academic scholarship, or you show that you need financial support from school to receive need based scholarship! I think you might be able to get the second one for sure if you get in!
Hi Lin,
I came across your video a few weeks back and had already left a comment on it, I'm not sure if you can still remember me. Very recently I came across a huge mishap during my application process for UIC, and would like to use this space to share my story.
Yesterday I had my rights to enroll into UIC taken from me. Yes, you read that right. Let me clarify-I was planning to apply for UIC since the start of 2023 and has been making all the preparations needed since April of this year. As we all know UIC is very thorough when it comes to their paperwork, so it would have taken me a full year to gather all the paperwork needed and make the full preparations. I am a GED graduate applying for UIC, so my paperwork would be more complicated than the average applicant's. It took everything in me-mentally, physically and financially-to make all of the preparations, and I was determined that I would be able to get into UIC.
Yesterday, I very abruptly found out through the UIC website, that they are no longer accepting GED applicants. I think "shocked" is an understatement-my whole world fell apart when I found out. Just starring at my computer screen feeling ever so confused about what had gone wrong. All the preparations I made in the past 5-6 months were all for nothing. I don't know if I should feel sad, upset, disappointed, or angry. Everything felt like a fever dream, and I just feel numb. It's always been my dream to go study abroad, and I just completely fell in love with Seoul. I've spent roughly 3 million won on preparations alone. I had to go get a new passport published, my GED certificate apostilled, paid for my SAT and IELTS exam-I had to travel out of state for all of those things and each one of them costed a lot of money.
I can't believe I spent so much time putting in work and making preparations just to get my rights to apply taken from me at the very last minute. I don't know why UIC decided to change their application criteria right during admission season. If they were going to enforce the no-GED rule why can't they have announced it 1-2 years ahead, so future applicants would know and not have to waste their time and hard earned money trying to apply. I'm sure I'm not the only GED applicant out there trying to apply for UIC. My heart goes out to all of them, and I would never wish this on anyone. My life long dream, a year worth of preparations-all destroyed within a minute of finding out, that I am no longer qualified to apply to my dream college, let alone even be accepted. I think I just got all my hopes and dreams sucked out of me. I haven't felt the same since yesterday and have been crying every now and then for the past 48 hours. I'm sure I will eventually recover but I don't think I'll ever be the same.
I hope I can use this as a life lesson that we can work or pray as hard as we want, and nothing would always 100℅ go our way. I don't know what went wrong, but I feel very let down by the UIC institute and hope they can improve their communication with international students more in the future.
If you read it this far, thank you so much.
Hello,
I am so sorry to hear what you have been through. It is really unfortunate how Yonsei treats its international students like nothing quite often. I am very disappointed but not surprised to hear your story. Many of us had so many complications and issues with the school, their way of announcing things at the last minute and changing their rules frequently is very very disappointing. I am actually very sorry and frustrated in behalf of you to hear what you have been through. It must feel like a waste of time and effort as well as money... I understand that very well. I hope you get through this and heal, I am so angry how they make someone like you who had their dreams regarding the school feel this way... my heart goes out to you, as well as every other who had the same experience. Feel free to reach out to me if you ever need to talk, I am a good listener and ready to curse the school by all means 🙄
@@pelin.312 Yes, I have heard plenty of international students complain about Yonsei and it’s lack of communication. I’m sure I’m not the only one who is facing complications with the university. I did send an email to the UIC administration committee, confronting them about their sudden change of criteria and how it’s unfair to a lot of applicants, but unfortunately they said that they can’t do anything about it since the no-GED rule was enforced by the government and how they have no control over it ( at least I think that’s what they were trying to say ) However, I want Yonsei ( UIC ) to actually step up and makes changes to the way they manage their work, instead of giving a bland apology after another. I have to admit that I am very disappointed by how UIC handled the situation as a whole. I definitely went into the application process expecting more from one of the top 3 universities in South Korea ( SKY ) but instead the treatment I experienced was very unprofessional to say the least. As an international education institution, I hope that UIC and whoever was responsible for enforcing the new criteria does make changes in the future-considering how what they did nearly costed me and other GED applicants their future.
Not to mention, UIC did not take any accountability for the applicants that they denied last minute-instead only sending a private apology email. I have spent a total of roughly 3 million won on the preparations to get into UIC alone. Getting my GED certification apostilled as requested by UIC, was probably the most expensive process-just for them to end up banning GED applications anyways. I think this was the most frustrating part about my application being denied. My application was 90% complete-I had my GED certificate apostilled, my SAT and IELTS score, I even already have a recommendation letter written. Sadly I was denied my application rights at the very last minute without my knowledge.
Now me and my family are slowly trying to find more funds to hopefully get me into my backup university which still costs a-lot, since I have spent way too much money trying to get into UIC. I have been trying my best to upkeep a position attitude towards UIC and Yonsei but after what I experienced-I can’t help but feel like a sour taste has been left in my mouth and the damage has already been done.
Thank you so much Lin for hearing my story. I will try to remain optimistic and work hard to achieve my goals. I haven’t entirely given up on my dreams despite everything that happened, and I’m sure that one day I’ll get to experience Seoul in person 🇰🇷🤍
@@SoggyMuffin007 I agree that there have been just too many issues with Yonsei's administration office... I can only hope that they improve themselves in the future, not for us but for the upcoming students although I wouldn't count too much on it. I am getting more and more disappointed in them every time I hear these types of stories. Trust me, unfortunately you are not the only one. I hope you figure out something about the university application and get through it. I only hope for the best for you and hope you succeed in achieving your dream! Someday these days will be just a story you tell people while laughing and I can only hope those days comes faster than you expect!
Good luck with the remaining process and patience to you and your family to get through this!
Yonsei UIC is the best !!!
Haha yes i suppose! :D
hello, I want to apply but with scholarship, so are you studying with scholarship. Also do u know the requirements / required grades for entrance [ applying] scholarship
Hello, I believe you wrote me on Instagram so I answered from there. Let me know if your questions were not answered yet! :)
Hi. Thanks for the information. However, is scholarship the only way I could make it through to south Korea? I would like to apply in a university and self sponsored, because I would like to be in Korea this year.
Hello, I believe you wrote me on Instagram so I answered from there. Let me know if your questions were not answered yet! :)
Hi LinTube, probably you won't see this but I wanted to reach out and ask how your time at Yonsei University was. I am thinking about studying abroad at Yonsei University and was wondering how your experience was? As someone coming from the US is it easy to make friends in Korea, how are the classes, the environment etc. Is it good to know some Korean before you go? Thank You
Hey!! My time at Yonsei was a rollercoaster I think... I would say the education is pretty OK but the administrative part of the school gets tiring and frustrating sometimes... It is pretty easy to make friends here (mostly foreigners.. Koreans are a bit harder), the classes are mostly alright except for some majors. The environment is tricky because there will be times where it gets hard for students who dont have Korean skills... The school tends to make most things in Korean and sometimes it might get hard for foreigners to get around in the school. But overall I personally had a great time at Yonsei but not because of the school but more thanks to the people I met at the school. I definitely recommend to know some Korean before you come to Korea.
@@pelin.312 Thank You. I appreciate it. Also when you were there did you get your Yonsei baseball jacket with your major and name on the jacket?
@@bobmemer9062 I didnt buy any but many of my friends did!
@@pelin.312 thank you for getting back to me. i see do you know if you order that in the fall semester or spring?
@@bobmemer9062 Depends on the major but bigger majors have them every semester! But mostly it will be in Spring
I believe 250 or 300 is in the world, in term of Korea, Yonsei is one of the top 3, even in Asia is top 20.
Yeah i know~! :)Thank you
Hello! Thank you so much for this informative video! I am thinking on applying at UIC Yonsei in 2023. Can you please tell what your feelings overall after a year passed? How many hours a day you spend studying (in classes + h/w + preparing for classes)? You have mentioned in the video people who do not participate in group work, in that case is it possible to address the professor about this issue to kick this person out of the group or id it not acceptable behavior in Korea? Is UIC Yonsei diploma considered reputable in SK and is it possible to wind a job in Korea with it (as a foreigner)? Is it possible to attend Yonsei Language school while studying in UIC, or it will be too hard? I have heard that all freshmen of UIC are living in Songdo, but for the next year they may move to main campus. Can you tell how long is the way from Songdo campus to Sinchon campus by shuttle bus? Are Creative Technology Management students still have classes in Songdo campus on their second year (i really want to have experience in Seoul, and i dont think that i can manage that during studying in other place). You said that you mainly did projects and essays, but was it as hard as it is for Korean students? I mean as i know they have it brutally intense in ‘Korean’ Yonsei, so im looking forward something alike that, but you didnt specify how did you feel or i didnt get it. Did Yonsei change their trait of giving information late? Is it only for foreign students, or for korean students it is relevant too? I am sorry for so many questions and i am sorry if you answered some of them and i forgot. I would be really grateful if you answered me on this matter, but do not feel obliged. Thank you very much again. Have a great day!
Hello! Sorry it took me a while to reply to this!
First of all, I think my years at Yonsei was quite nice because I had a good social environment and I think its amazing to be studying in Korea. However, Yonsei itself has a lot of issues; they are not as well prepared with foreigners' problems, not as helpful, always late and problematic. I also think the classes are interesting at times however they lack practical information required for actual jobs. I think the time I spend on studying increased over the years, now I would say I do at least 2 to 3 hours of studying everyday.
It is definitely possible to mention it to the professor, I have never tried to kick someone out haha but I feel like it could be possible.
UIC diploma is still under Yonsei so in Korea, it is still valuable! For jobs, I would say it is hard however there are places such as Job Fairs for International Students or so, so it is definitely possible! You just have to work hard on your skills, whichever you want to focus and work on! Your focused major is also important.
I dont think you are allowed to attend KLI while studying in UIC, they are different admission processes as far as I know. But there are Korean classes in UIC so you could attend those!
Not all freshmen move to Sinchon, I still am living in Incheon with my free will! Some majors are also based in Songdo! From Songdo to Sinchon, it takes about 1hour 40 minutes by subway and 1 hour 15 minutes by shuttle bus which is free for students!
CTM major is based in Songdo so there are only a few classes (less than two) in Sinchon and rest are in Songdo! Design majors are mostly in Songdo~ I think it is definitely possible to experience Seoul while studying, a lot of people (me sometimes included) go to Seoul for a weekend just to hangout or so. Many students use their free time to just go to Seoul and have fun!
Projects and essays are quite manageable to be honest. I think in Korean dramas or news, they are being slighlty exaggerated, i dont think its THAT challenging to do them.
Yonsei never changes their attitude of giving information late... We just get adjusted to it unfortunately. They have a bad administrative system. It is mostly for foreigners because they dont consider external factors for us, such as buying tickets or moving to Korea, etc. I think its also that weirdly they lack staff that speak English... so, problems are always there for foreign students:(
No worries at all! It is great to have many questions! You should ask them as much as possible before making a decision to go to a place!
Thank you too! Have a great day~!!
Hi, first of all , I loved this video it was very well explained. Secondly, i wanted to ask you something regarding the recommendation letter...like is just the form that u find on the university site or the teacher (or whoever) should write something else ? And another thing , is it mandatory to send? Oh and, is the IB necessary? TOEFL alone is not enough? I'm sorry it's so long, but I really need to know ....thank u , really😊
Hello! Thank you so much~
As for the recommendation letter, you can find it on the university website, you need to send it to your teachers and they'll fill it in and send it to the school directly. It is mandatory!
IB isnt mandatory, i just added mine as supplementary documents. TOEFL alone is enough ~
No worries! Good luck 😊
@@pelin.312 tysm for answering 😊
@@desireawoute9110 your welcome 😊
Hi, thanks for all the information. Would you tell which courses are teaching in Sinchon campus?
Hello, you can check them from here: ysweb.yonsei.ac.kr:8888/curri120601/curri_new.jsp#top
applying to multiple korean universities with the amount of documents and paid veriification you need to get will definitely take a huge chunk out of my wallet....
Agreed...it costly and it takes time and effort :( Good luck!!
Hello! Thankyou so much for this video, it was super helpful :) Just one question, (if it isnt too personal) what were your IB grades / your final grade? Im curious as to what sort of grade can get you in
Hello! I appreicate your comment about the video, glad that I could be some sort of help!
My IB grades werent the best to be honest, I received I think 32 in total? From what I remember it was around 32-33! My high school GPA was around 91 out of 100 if that also helps!
In UIC, everything is in English regardless of your major of choice!
Hellooo does yeonsei university has fashion designing courses? Btw love your videos 😍😍
Hello! Thank you so much 😊
Yonsei has Clothing and Textile major, maybe you could check it out if its the same as Fashion Designing or not!
@@pelin.312 thankuuu so much for the reply 😍😍.
Hlo ...
I want study over there but the major i want is bsc nursing can i aaply for it....
I think you can apply for it but it will be in Korean, and you will have a different application process than what I talked in this video
May I ask you about the degree? On UIC webpage they say that B.A. B.S. and B.E. are offered but they didn’t give a specific information.
If I want to apply to CTM ( creative technology management), what degree I will get?
Thanks for the video! 💕
Hello, I believe for CTM, you will get B.A.! I think except for ISES majors, you get B.A. for others
Thank you for watching 😊
Hello!
Did you apply directly or do an exchange student program? I am interested in studying abroad!
Hello! I applied directly as a full time student! :)
In korea, there is a stereotype that yonsei students are snobby lol. However, if you graduate, you will be admired by a lot of people.
I personally did not come across that so I cant say much about it :)
I want to complete a PhD in management, can you mention the universities that do not have age requirements and lower costs, thank you
I am really not sure about PhD but most universities ive seen didnt have an age limit...?
Hello, do you know if IB is necessary? or do they accept other foreign final exams for example Matura, which is a polish final high school exam.
Hey! IB is not necessary, it is just supplementary! You can definitely get accepted with Matura or other exams as long as you prove your English level~ (or Korean for Yonsei, if you dont want to do the Korean Language Institute)
I was wondering how your high school scores were. I’m not asking for specific grades but did u have really good or average grades?
It depends on what you think is good or bad but mine was above 90 for reference!
hello! applying to UIC as an international student this fall :) in the application form on the website it says to include the application form as you applied online. if I applied through the common app do I need to have a printed copy of this application form? and do I need it along with the application form on the website?
Hello! First of all, good luck! I believe, if you apply through common app, you just need to send your application from Common App along with the other documents! I dont think you need to do the other application form too!
@@pelin.312 Thank you ! I hope it all works out it's such a long process :') Your video was also super informative !
@@pelin.312 Is the printed version of the common app form the same PDF you get when you preview before submitting? it has the huge PREVIEW watermark in the middle lol
Hmm i am not sure actually haha i havent applied through the Common App but possibly??
@@pelin.312 Hey so I sent my application yesterday and the common app gives you the PDF version after you pay and submit 👍🏼
Hi, I am interested in applying to Yonsei UIC. Can we apply for the fall intake with our IB predicted grades since the deadline for the submission of documents for fall intake is April 7 and IB scores are not released then
Hi~ IB grades are only used as supplementary documents so I think it would be fine if you send them the documents afterward. However, I am not exactly sure how it works, you might want to ask the school for further details.
@@pelin.312 I see then. Thank you for the information!
how do you get money to spend in korea? i havent found any real resources and im wondering if you have to get a job, or your family has to send it from home or the school gives you an allowance or something
Hey! Everyone has a different experience of course but for me, I applied for a Need-Based Scholarship each semester which covered somewhat of a part of the tuition. I also have worked as both an RA and a TA during school which covered my dormitory expenses and some part of my daily expenses. I have also worked as a private tutor as well as found some part-time work such as social media supporters for organizations or filmed some RUclips videos! Anything extra was covered by my parents thankfully!
How about the interview? Is it in Korean or English? And how was ur interview then?
It is all in English if you apply to UIC! It was pretty awkward haha I wouldn't say mine went the best but hey, I still got accepted! >_
I was planning to apply to ewha through gks university track but my documents were incomplete, today was the last of the application in ewha. So I failed to apply. Yonsei has the deadline till 4th April and I was thinking to apply but it's one of the top university and I don't have confidence like in ewha. My documents will be complete till 31 march but I am clueless what to do now. I want to apply in yonsei but I don't wanna play to lose.
Hello, well Yonsei is higher than Ewha but it is not that different. I think applying might be still worth the shot but that is only my thoughts! Ewha is also pretty high in rank so if you have confidence in it, maybe you could try Yonsei as well
I was wondering if you know anything about loans for Yonsei? I've figured out most of it... but I can't find any info on this! Thank you so much
Could you explain what do you mean exactly by loans for Yonsei? Maybe I can try to find it out
@@pelin.312 I want to know how students from the US applied for loans to pay for their tuition. It is very hard to find information on this process. Thank you so much for your help 😭💕
@@naraeangelic I am so sorry but I dont know anyone nor heard of anyone who had taken loans from Korea to study... Unfortunately i dont have much info about it :( Im not sure if its possible for Korea to do that
@@pelin.312 i mean taking a loan out in their home country before coming to Korea
@@naraeangelic I am not a US citizen so Im not sure... maybe you can try to ask some who is from US
Hi im from turkey too , pelin can you tell me please which documents should be sent actually to university not online
Hello! Everything you do online, you need to print them and send it to the school
You will also need to send them the documents ive mentioned in the video through mail! Basically they want to see what you have sent them online, physically too!
Hi! Could you please let me know how many recommendation forms you had to submit? Thank you :)
Hello! Just two letters~~
@@pelin.312 Thank you!
lmao i also want the jacket
Haha a great motivation to come to Yonsei :D
@@pelin.312 bestie my motivation is non existent
@@revelvet6110 haha relatable
@@pelin.312 I'm kinda thinking about dropping out of high school and my school decided to not let me go home if i dont feel well which really annoys me
but like idk what to do because i wanna be a doctor but nothing motivates me to go to school and that new "rule" for me made me think about not showing up to school anymore but now that i think of it it's stupid
@@revelvet6110 Oh, that does sound like very restricting and tiring. I cannot give you good advice rather than to take your time and think what you actually want to do. If your dreams are something you can manage to face the challenges given to you and manage to bear them, then it is the right thing to do. If not, you can search for alternatives. Remember, whatever you decide in the end is for yourself and it is the right thing to do.
the scholarship only allows you to enter the university? Doesn't cover air tickets or a monthly fee?
No unfortunately not, scholarship only covers the tuition fee. But you could apply for Korean government scholarship for that!
@@pelin.312 KGS, right?
Yup, that's right!
Merhaba bir şey sormak istiyorum. Yabancı bir öğrenci olarak yüksek lisans yapmak için sadece UIC mi gidebiliyoruz yoksa yeterince korece biliyorsak normal programla da gidebiliyor muyuz. Çünkü UIC de istediğim bölüm yok
Merhaba~ Evet Korece sınavı sonucunuzu göstererek başka bölümlere de girebiliyorsunuz. Fakat başka bölümlerdeki yabancı öğrenci alım sayısı bayağı düşük o yüzden şansınız daha düşük oluyor. Ama her zaman ihtimal var 😊
How did you write on the document you submitted like did you use word to write ur grades and stuff and then print it off and send it to yonsei
I just filled in the document by changing it into PDF and then print it out and send it i think
@@pelin.312 ohh ok thank you and do you know any students from the uk
I know some people yes but im not close to them
@@pelin.312 alright thanks hope you enjoy ur time at yonsei
Thank you!!
Hello could you please tell me what is the fees for the masters in English Literature in yonsei university (without scholarship)??
Do we have lectures in English?
And also fees for phd in English Literature (do we get salary while doing phd? How much? At yonsei University)
Hello,
Without the scholarship the fee for English Literature seems to be around 5,882,000 won
I did a quick research and there are lectures in English but not all of them are in English and I saw that some Major Requisites (you need them to graduate) and in Korean.
And I dont know about the salary but there are jobs at the campus you can do, they usually give you around 1.800.000 won for 4 months of work
@@pelin.312 thank you. The fee that you mentioned is it for the whole 2 year course or per semester?
@@sadafofficials It is per semester!
Hi im gonna apply to undergaduate program but my only issue is my high school gpa is very low, i have around 1,8-2,0 gpa...do you think it will make my application process almost impossible or even chance to get accepted?? I'm open for your honest opinion.
Kind regards.
Hello! Well I dont believe it is impossible however it does seem that your GPA might be a bit tricky for your admission. I do think everyone stands a chance and you can try it. However, the overall GPA of the accepted students are usually higher.
In eıther way, good luck!
Hello, did you get accepted?
@@user-mc5hp6kf2h Hi! Yes I got accepted~! :)
Is Recommendation Form and List of Supplementary Documents important? I don't have it. How about Application Form General Information can I send it to the university email?
Yes they are important because the university wants the students to send them all while applying~! I am not sure what you mean by "Application Form General Information"
Do you need to get your passport copy and birth certificate apostilled or just notary is okay?
I dont think you need them to be apostille!
What do you think about English major in yonsei university? Like your rough opinion
Do you mean any English major or English Literature?
@@pelin.312 Yes English literature ?
@@user-kd6mg1ek7k Well I dont know the details of that specific major but I think there are a lot of classes in English and for English literature you can take! I think some Professors are also pretty cool~
@@pelin.312 tysm
Hi sorry for late question .. I wanted to ask if I don’t have English language proficiency test does that effect too much for uic admissions? I had eng as a subject in my entire school life
Hello, the school does want to see a proof of English proficiency if you aren't from an English speaking country. I also had a full English education from middle school yet i had to send my TOEFL results so i believe you will also need to send an English proficiency test.
@@pelin.312 okkk
Are bank statement and language proficiency certificate mandatory?
Yes they are mandatory! Bank statement should be mandatory to get the visa and language proficiency is for the acceptance to school!
Hi! Are international students able to study at Yonsei for all four years or can we only apply through exchange/study abroad?
Hello! Yes of course you can study for 4 years, that is what I am doing right now!
@@pelin.312 do i need to pass topik level to get scholar?
@@twiceclouds2236 You mean scholarship? If yes, you dont need topik for the scholarship in Yonsei !
@@pelin.312 so what do i need?
i mean there're so many students learning korean language in my country , so i'm really afraid of applying to several scholarships in korea cuz i'm afraid of not being selected me while applying.
That's why what should i need to get a fully fund scholarship?
And what should i do in advance to study in korea?
Please reply.
@@twiceclouds2236 you need a lot of documents and it depends on the scholarship you apply for
If you get the admission scholarship, you dont need to apply for it, it is granted to you if they think you are a good candidate
For need based, the documents are posted on the school website when its time and you can only apply for it after you finish a semester
As for studying in Korea, there are various things to prepare for, the video tells you what you need for admission specifically so you can refer to that!
Hello...
Can you tell me please what they will ask me in the interview??
Hello~! From what I remember they asked me:
- Why UIC/ why Korea
- What is your favorite book and why
- Which major are you planning to choose and why
- Could you tell us a problem that exists within your country (i answered lack of good education for example)
I dont remember anything else to be honest, the interview was fairly short!
@@pelin.312 thank you 😊
Can i apply with my O/L results?
Sorry, what is that?
@@pelin.312 its G.C.E ordinary level exam. We face it at the age 16 in grade 11
@@hani...1587 Hmm I am not sure but I doubt they would, maybe email the school for certain response!
How long will you be study in Yonsei ??
I will be studying here 2 more years!
@@pelin.312 did yonsei have a computer science course?? Cuz I really want to study in korea but I dont know did have an offer or not for that course in yonsei uni
@@pelin.312 can you help me if I want to ask you something?? I dont know a lot about korea. I hope if I get into there , I can meet you face to face😃
Yes it does have computer science and engineering ~!
I will try my best to answer your questions!:)
Does yonsei has a scholarship for undergraduate?
Yes~ I explained it in the video as well but there are 3 scholarship: entrance, academic and need based ~
What’s your stats?
Stats for what?
What was your GPA?
In high school it was about 92 out of 100
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Yonsei UIC Website:
uic.yonsei.ac.kr/main/admission.asp?mid=m04_02_02
Time stamps:
00:00-01:10 ~ Introduction
01:10-19:11 ~ Q&A (things to know, scholarships, life in Korea)
19:12-23:57 ~ Application Process (how to apply, required documents, etc.)
23:58-24:55 ~ Ending
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Hello! Can I ask you a few questions about UIC ? I am really struggling since the administration is not answering me ahah Yonsei Global told me on insta to look at their communication and Visuals arts master and website but there isn't any information about if the courses are taught in English and when is the admissions process starting so I was wondering if you knew since you are studying there, If you do not know no worries I completely understand ahah ! I am just desperate because I am scared I might miss the admission deadline :(
Hello! Well, UIC does not have any Visual arts or masters so thats probably why you couldnt find any information about it! As for Yonsei, they might have the major but i am pretty sure most of the classes would be in English :(