I chose to embark on my exchange with Ewha University for the safe and vibrant city! There is a Shinhan Bank located in school too, so it's really convenient. As the staffs were well prepared for the many student applicants, hiccups were almost negligible as the procedures were already in place. I would recommend opening an account with Citibank in Singapore (if you’re from Singapore) as it didn't require extra service fees when I withdrew cash and it was also easy to locate an ATM; no hassle! (:

If you are someone who's always hungry (like me), Sinchon has a number of shops and affordable eateries located just 10 minutes away, some even 24hrs! And if you love drinking and a life that never sleeps, Korea has it way cheaper than Singapore, especially in Hongdae!

The application for Credit Card is FOC but one useful tip to note is to bring some cash from your home country as the exchange rate is better there!

I would definitely recommend staying in Ewha'sInternational Dormitory since it’s located within campus and makes travelling to class real easy! Plus, everything from basic furniture, bed, cupboard, desk, a functional toilet, internet access, utility bills and even a mini-fridge are included within the dorm fees!

As a city campus, Ewha's surrounding area is vibrant! There are lots of shopping located (literally) outside campus on Ewha Street! An abundance of life but there are plenty of conducive areas for studying and chilling with friends as well!

I would definitely recommend the campus accommodation! It was a 2-person, ensuite room with study tables and Internet access. Pretty much everything was included for just SGD350, it was also very clean and better than expected but we were only allowed to arrive one day before orientation to settle in.

Ewha is located in town with lots of shopping surrounding the area. In addition, due to its favourable location, we only spent SGD60 per month on transport! The school also provides pick-up service to your accommodation but you have to sign up for it.