Jet Lag is a temporary sleeping disorder also known as circadian rhythm disorder. This often occurs in travelers who cross multiple time zones while flying to their destination. Our circadian rhythm is our body clock that tells us when to wake up and when it’s time to go to sleep. There are many ways to … Continue reading Dealing With Jetlag
Traveling abroad for extended periods of time, especially while also being a student, can create a significant amount of stress that some may not have experienced before. In addition to this stress, even for those with wanderlust who travel away from home often, it’s not uncommon to become a little homesick. I’ve compiled several ways … Continue reading Coping With Stress and Homesickness
You’ve got your place at CAU! Congrats! Your flight is booked and you’re all ready to go but where are you going to live? The two main options you have are either staying in the CAU dorms or living off campus in a Goshiwon (고시원). Not sure which is best for you? Well here are … Continue reading Living On Campus vs Off Campus
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
When you arrive in Seoul you may become overwhelmed by the constant thrum of city life, and attempting to navigate around Korea can seem really scary, but have no fear, I am here to help! You'll be pleased to find that the Seoul subway system is complex, yet very accommodating to foreigners. Entering the … Continue reading Seoul Subway System
Do you want to order something to the dormitory but you're unsure of where to go to collect your package? Don’t worry any further! This guide will help you with everything you need to know. Firstly, for packages that are delivered to the mailing room, you won’t be notified about its arrival. Instead, you will … Continue reading Package / Mail Pick-Up (Seoul Campus)
Here is a basic refresher on how the dorm cafeteria works. There will always be a schedule up for the meals being served for the week, including holidays. The schedule can be located next to the security desk. The schedule will be attached to a board by the front door entrance of the cafeteria. Red: … Continue reading 308 Cafeteria
Eating out as a vegetarian in Seoul is tough. However, eating out as a vegan is even more difficult. Although you might not require a warning at this stage, it is going to be extremely challenging to come across a variety of vegan meals on a day to day basis. [Refer to these uploads – … Continue reading Vegan / Plant-Based Survival Guide
It’s the Chuseok holiday period, there’s no class for a few days and your Korean friends are all away visiting their hometowns. What is there for you to do during this time? Luckily, for you, there are plenty of activities to do during this time that will keep you thoroughly entertained. So, you may wonder, … Continue reading Spending Chuseok in Seoul
Laundry is an impending chore that all exchange students must face eventually. This blog post is a guide for your much-needed laundry days! Location: 308 next to the student mailbox area Hours: 5am to 1am every day Cost: Wash (single load) is ₩1,000, Dry (single load) is ₩1,000 Laundry Card Before using the laundry room, students … Continue reading CAU Laundry 101
