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Accommodation

Accommodation:

Dormitory

All exchange students will be guaranteed on-campus housing at their own expenses. Students can choose to stay at either “Woongbijae” (First dormitory) or “Biryongjae” (Second dormitory).

Residence Hall

Quadruple room

Double room type 1

Double room type 2

Opening year

First Dormitory

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2000

Second Dormitory

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2006

Notes

Shared bathroom & shower

Shared bathroom & shower

Private bathroom
& shower

 

Korean students have priority over international students for the double rooms

Breakfasts and suppers for Monday through Friday are included in the dormitory fees

Bed sheets and LAN cables for Internet access are provided for free. Students should prepare pillow, blanket and towels on their own.

Flying Chalks’ recommendation: Set aside some time on the first day to get all the above necessities!

For more information, you can click here!

 

Goshiwon (고시원)

Goshiwons (a.k.a Goshi-tels, one-room-tels and living-tels) are residential facilities with small rooms that are usually furnished with a bed, desk, and mini-fridge, as well as a common restroom, showers and laundry room on each floor. Most Goshiwons have separate floors for different genders.

Originally occupied by students preparing for various national exams, Goshiwons today are also home to many young working individuals. Rents vary by its location, facilities, room size and type (e.g. private restroom).

Flying Chalks’ recommendation: Goshiwons are perfect for students who are on a budget and just want a comfortable no-frills accommodation to reside in.

Goshipages (link here!) is a website that allows you to find Goshiwons and other housing options near your host university!

Hasukjib (하숙집):

Hasukjibs are similar to Goshiwons in that it provides rooms that usually furnished with a bed, desk, and mini-fridge, as well as a common restroom, showers and laundry room on each floor. It also usually has separate floors for different genders and rents vary by its location facilities, room size and type (e.g. private restroom).

Key differences are that meals are often included in the monthly rents and service levels a notch higher based on general consensus.

Flying Chalks’ recommendation: Hasukjibs are suited for students who do not want to over-spend on accommodation, yet values a comfortable stay and having meals provided. Should you plan to eat out often, you may want to negotiate with the owners to see if you can opt out for the meals option.

Guesthouse

Guesthouse can be viewed as a category that is in-between that of Hasukjib and hotels. While it is slightly pricier than Hasukjib, guesthouses usually provide room services like that of hotels. Room rates may vary by season and length of stay. The longer the stay, the cheaper the room rates are.

Flying Chalks’ recommendation: Guesthouses are popular among backpackers and students seeking short-term stays (up to 1 month). If you are one who values room service (i.e. lazy to clean your own room) and would not mind paying slightly more for it, guesthouse may be your desired choice.

Apartment / room rental

For students who are considering to rent an apartment or a room, do note that it is common in Korea for heavy deposits, which can amount to several months’ rental, to be paid in advance.

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2016-11-01 02:15:02
The staffs and students of Inha University were really welcoming! We had an orientation program that lasted about 3 days to learn about the history and culture of the school. On top of that, we were each assigned a buddy to help us settle in and down! Inha University encourages interaction between the local and international students so we felt really welcomed, made lots of Korean friends, got to know Korea from the locals’ perspective and not forgetting, picked up a new language! There were a lot of things to do, such as visiting, landmarks, and places of interests, etc. I would definitely recommend Inha University not only for its renowned status for I.T. in Korean but also its integrated student life!
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2016-10-15 17:44:03
For my exchange, my friends and I decided to rent an apartment outside school even though accommodations were offered. We took the apartment over from the previous exchange student. It was located 1.5hours away from town so we spent about SGD 50-70 on transport (mostly via subway) per month. Things were more or less settled by seniors when we arrived so all we had to do was sign the contract! I would recommend arriving 3-4 days before, to settle down and familiarized yourself with the neighborhood. 1-2 weeks in advance, if you want to travel. Our apartment was very well furnished with bed, wardrobes, heater, washing machine etc. and even internet access all-in! It cost us about 20,000-30,000KRW but the heater consumed a lot of gas, leading up to SGD200 of utility bills. We were caught off-guard!! So remember to check with your landlord on how your heater works! To end, I would agree with the above review, to anticipate unexpected costs and plan for contingencies because withdrawing money will be a hassle if you’re not used to it at the beginning. On a brighter note, student discounts are available for currency rates in “Hana Bank” so bring some cash from home, in case you run out of KRW!
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2016-10-15 16:46:49
When I first arrived in Korea, adjustments were not much of an issue as I have experienced Beijing for 2-3months, during my polytechnic years. Nonetheless, embarking on the exchange was probably one of the best decisions made. Not only did I get to develop new skills and broaden my knowledge, I have also grown to be a better and more independent person. On top of that, even though I am from a city with diverse ethnic race, religion and culture, it was only through this experience that I come to appreciate that every culture is unique and that culture is embedded in businesses as well.
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2016-10-13 20:38:41
I chose Inha University for its diversified learning culture that allowed me to learn more, on top of the intriguing modules offered. The exchange was my first time away from home for such a long period! I managed to improve on my soft skills, interpersonal skills and also be more independent. Even though I went somewhat prepared, having got most information from a senior, adjustments like getting used to the food, currency, language and transport in Korea was inevitable. I wish I had known some basic Korean prior to the trip to converse more fluently though. Living on my own also taught me that expecting outcomes and planning for contingencies are very important. It’s always good to have plan B if the original fails! Proper budget planning is important as important, do keep this in mind!