Airport pickup: Exchange students have the opportunity to sign up for Airport Pick up Service. You will receive an email from the Office of International Affairs around a month before you leave. GLAM’s (Global Ambassadors) will pick you up straight from the airport and help you to your dorm. If you are uncertain about how … Continue reading Your First Week at CAU: From Airport Pick up to Orientation + Dorm Room Impression
Are you struggling to cut down on the amount of clothes you plan to bring with you on exchange? Or are you wondering what the most appropriate clothing articles to bring for a certain season would be? Don’t worry, this guide will recommend a list of clothing pieces that you should consider packing for the … Continue reading Clothing Packing List & Recommendations
For those who are curious about how the course registration process works at CAU, this blog post is for you. Before going in-depth with a step-by-step process on how to register for classes, there are some important things you need to keep in mind: If you are a student who will be in the College … Continue reading Chung-Ang University’s Course Registration Process
This blog is dedicated to current and future exchange students at CAU as a reminder of their responsibilities and actions as students on campus. When arriving at CAU, exchange students start off the year with a mandatory orientation about the semester or year to come. The orientation offers a guidebook which includes information students will … Continue reading Student Responsibilities and Etiquette at CAU
Chung-Ang University offers numerous services specifically for exchange students in order to ensure a smooth transition when moving to Korea. Before you even leave your home country we start to assist you with: Pre-departure guide, Semester schedule with important dates Course registration and guide Visa issuance documents *Pre-departure guide The pre-departure guide includes everything … Continue reading Pre-Departure Services
You’ve budgeted for your trip, you’ve been living in Korea for a week and you look at your bank account and wonder how your savings disappeared so fast? Even though you have a predetermined budget, you will come across hidden expenses that may hinder your wallet. Here are some unplanned costs that you may come … Continue reading Expenses to Expect at CAU
It doesn't matter how much you prepare to set off on your new experience abroad, or how many YouTube videos you watch there's no way to fully prepare. Hearing advice from students that had gone to Chung-Ang before really made me feel more comfortable in the idea of being away for one year. The following … Continue reading What would I liked to have known before coming abroad?
As your departure date draws near, you're probably having a bunch of mixed emotions, excitement, nervousness maybe even sad. But whatever you're feeling, do not fear! We complied some tips and suggestions so you guys are prepared when you arrive! Packing Leave room in your bag or bring an extra suitcase. When packing for your … Continue reading Preparing to Move to Korea
