As the end of the semester is around the corner, most of you would prepare for your final exams and plan to purchase your flight ticket to go back home. Also, you would need to pack your belongings and clean up some unnecessary goods. If you stay in CAU dormitory or houses elsewhere, this post … Continue reading The Best Way to Organize Your Belongings Before Leaving Korea
Have you had an experience of missing transfer spot to another subway line in Seoul? It is quite common for foreigners to lose their ways by getting confused with transfer due to many subway lines and complex metro system. Seoul has the largest subway system in Korea with 20 different subway lines. However, if … Continue reading How to Conveniently Transfer to Another Subway Line
To Our Valued Partners and Students, Warmest greetings from Chung-Ang University. Due to the recent outbreak of the novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV), there have been significant changes in the upcoming exchange program for Spring 2020. We are very sorry that this virus has become the cause of your inconvenience, and ask for your kind understanding that every … Continue reading Notice Regarding the Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) Outbreak
Hangul Day, 한글날 (Hangulnal) fell on October 9th 2019, and we visited Gwanghwamun station that day in hopes to visit the King Sejong Exhibition Hall. The underground museum is free of charge and even includes a library and multiple monuments. The most notable monument being the giant King Sejong statue that lays above ground above … Continue reading 2019 Hangul Day Protests
Your friends, Isabella, and Reese here. One of the biggest things we’ve struggled with while studying abroad was this notion that exploration and fun would only be possible when others are present. The truth is, sometimes people are going to get busy, sick, or perhaps straight-up cancel plans with you, and sure, it sucks, but … Continue reading Combating Loneliness While Studying Abroad
For those that may be studying abroad in Seoul, a sim card can be very helpful during your stay. Having data to use everywhere you go, along with a Korean phone number, will allow your time in Korea to go more smoothly! BEFORE GETTING A SIM CARD Make sure your phone is unlocked. You can … Continue reading Sim Card Plans in Korea
Hello CAU party-goers! As you may have already noticed, Seoul city does not sleep. The nightlife in Seoul may be something you may not want to miss out on and is definitely a scene that you should experience. Starting as early as 10pm and lasting until 6am the next day, the night culture will keep … Continue reading Nightlife Culture in Seoul
Are you guys ready for a week of fun?! The LUCAUS Festival is here (May 20 - May 24), and there’s going to be a variety of events waiting for you! The LUCAUS Festival is a festival that occurs every year at Chung-Ang University. There are many fun things to do that you wouldn’t want … Continue reading LUCAUS Festival 2019
Already a few weeks into classes, which means assignments and school work are piling up! You are likely going to have to print reports and projects or photocopy reading material. Don't fret! Here are a few places around the Chung-Ang University (Seoul Campus) that you have access to in order to fulfill your academic needs! … Continue reading Copy and Print Services Around the CAU Campus
If deciding that living in a dormitory is not for you (and that’s okay!) but are unsure of the housing options Korea has or how to start your search, you have come to the right place! Dictionary and Helpful Terminology Listed below are words/phrases what you will come across that are important for you to … Continue reading OFF-CAMPUS LIVING 101 (& TIPS)
