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“Life begins at the end of your comfort zone” by Neale Donald Walsch – Go out there and study in Seoul.

Seoul or officially known as Seoul Special City is the capital city of South Korea. Seoul is the business and financial hub of South Korea and the 6th financially most competitive city in the world. It is the largest metropolis in South Korea. Seoul was the world’s 4th largest metropolitan economy after Tokyo, New York, and Los Angeles. With major technology hubs centered in Gangnam and Digital Media City, Seoul is home to many Korean multinational companies, such as Samsung, LG, and Hyundai. The city is ranked seventh in the Global Power City Index, Global Financial Centers Index and it is of the five leading hosts of global conferences.

World Design Capital

Besides the Incheon International Airport where has been voted to be one of the best airports in the world, there are many buildings in Seoul, such as the N Seoul Tower, the 63 Building, the Lotte World Tower, the Dongdaemun Design Plaza, Lotte World, COEX, and the IFC Seoul, which are a major site of modern architectural construction as Seoul was once named as the World Design Capital. If you are interested in living and studying in Seoul, you will be inspired by the advanced and modern architectures.

Mixture of History and K-Wave

Seoul is surrounded by a mountainous and hilly landscape and as with its long history, there are five UNESCO World Heritage Sites in the city, which are Changdeok Palace, Hwaseong Fortress, Jongmyo Shrine, Namhansanseong and the Royal Tombs of the Joseon Dynasty. Seoul has welcomed more than 10 million visitors every year just because of its famous K-pop culture and the Korean Wave. It is the ninth most visited city in the world.

Not only the K-pop culture but it is also well known for historical, cultural, educational, natural, art, recreational, and adventure tourism. Changdeokgung and Gyeongbokgung palaces are iconic of Seoul. The National Museum of Korea, the War Memorial of Korea and the National Palace Museum of Korea are the must-visit museums in Seoul. There are many interesting things to do in Seoul. If you have a chance to come to study in Seoul, your life has just begun.

Education hub

Seoul is also popular among international students. Seoul is ranked tenth in the QS Best Student Cities. It is the education hub of the country. There are many specialized schools, including 3 science high schools, and 6 foreign language High Schools. There are also 80 Vocational Schools, 377 Middle Schools, and 33 Special Education Schools in Seoul. Many good language institutions are located in the city center. Lots of students come to Seoul to study a long-term course.

There are many good and high ranked universities such as Seoul National University, Yonsei University, and Korea University. The tuition fee and living cost are rather expensive as known as one of the most expensive costs of living in Asia; however, it is still manageable. Korean’s education is very competitive and highly focused on academic results. Education is very important to their people’s society. It is academic-oriented, which means you are likely to get good results in your study. Let’s take the opportunity to challenge yourself out of your comfort zone by studying in Seoul.

Modern lifestyle

Living in Seoul is fun and convenient. It is one the city with the best public transportation system. There are railways, trains, public buses, and ferry services available. Food is really not an issue because its food is one of the best in the world and it is very healthy and delicious. There are lots of shops, restaurants, groceries and department stores everywhere. You can choose to stay with a local host family provided by your schools or share an apartment with your friends. Staying with a local host family is highly recommended because you get to learn about their cultures and how they live.

There are also lots of things to do after class and on weekends such as visiting Insadong and Bukchon Hanok Village, taking a trip to Jeju Love Land, taking Real K-Pop Dance classes, exploring chic and unique cafés in the town and explore your neighborhood area, going up on the N Seoul Tower for sunset Shopping and enjoy street food at Myeongdong or Namdaemun Market after school is so enjoyable. Seoul is rated as the most livable city and the second highest quality of life city in Asia. It is time to have your life truly begin and go study in Seoul is definitely the best way to get out of your comfort zone.

“A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.” by Lao Tzu – Let’s start your first step…..go study in Korea!!

South Korea or the Republic of Korea is a highly developed country and the world’s twelve largest economies. It has been named as the world’s most innovative country because they are a global leader in many technologies and innovation-driven fields. South Korean brands such as LG Electronics and Samsung are internationally famous. South Korea has been famous for its globally influential pop culture, particularly in music (K-pop), TV dramas, and cinema, which are known as the Korean Wave. This is one of the factors that drive its tourism economy. Every year, there are numerous people travel to visit and study in South Korea.

The Asian Tiger

South Korea is also known as one the most advanced democracy and has the highest level of press freedom in Asia. South Korea is one of the 4 tigers of Asia. It was once named one of the best countries in the world to raise kids because of their well-being of good healthcare, education, and nutrition. Korean cuisine is also famous because it’s nutrition and meticulous that makes their food are so healthy and delicious. There are so many things you can do in South Korea. A journey of a thousand miles begins with contacting us if you want to go study in Korea.

Tourist attractions

There are historical, cultural, natural, art, recreational, and adventure tourism and attractions waiting to welcome all travelers in South Korea. If you like theme parks, Everland, Gyeongju World Amusement Park, Seoul land, and Wolmi Theme Park are the must visit. If you like history and culture, you have to visit Gyeongbokgung Palace which is its most famous landmark, The National Folk Museum of Korea, and the National Museum of Korea. If you want to go for nature, Nami Island and Gangchon Rail Bike are a great day trip. If you like the UNESCO World Heritage Sites, there are quite a number of them, for example, Seokguram Grotto and Bulguksa Temple in North Gyeongsang, Jeju Volcanic Island and Lava Tubes in Jeju and Changdeokgung Palace in Seoul. Therefore, studying in South Korea is definitely great opportunity to explore all of them.

High standard of Education

South Korea’s education is very focused, competitive, and extremely important to Korean. Its government really put lots of investment in education. South Korea is one of the top-performing countries in reading literacy, mathematics, and sciences. Higher education in South Korea society is crucial as it is a gateway to be known and given status as a middle-class family. The greater of their education means high social status, better career paths and opportunities to work in any big public and private firms or government agencies.

There is a significant increase in foreign students in South Korea as well. It is probably the K-pop culture that influences international students to learn the Korean language. There are some good language institutions in South Korea. Learning high school in South Korea is also famous and especially for those who want to focus on academic results. The top three universities in South Korea is called the “SKY”, which are Seoul National University (S), Korea University (K), and Yonsei University (Y). They are all top in the world ranking universities. Study in Korea might be the first step to get really close to K-Pop Culture.

Living conveniently in South Korea

Imagine yourself living in the country with the fastest Internet connection speeds in the world and the densest high-speed railway network, how convenient it would be? Even though the tuition fee and living cost in South Korea are rather high, it is still manageable and worth your investment.

There are technologically advanced transportation networks of high-speed railways, highways, bus routes, and ferry services. Its food is one of the best in the world. It is clean, healthy, and delicious. There are lots of shops, restaurants, groceries and department stores everywhere. You can choose to stay with a local host family provided by your schools or live in shared apartments with your friends.

Explore more of South Korea

There are also lots of things to do and places to visit after class or on your weekends. You might want to visit the L’atelier Museum after you are done with the National Museum of Korea and The War Memorial of Korea. Shopping at Myeongdong and visiting N Seoul Tower for sunset views are a must. Visiting Myeongdong Women’s Bathhouse is also interesting for ladies. Taking a trip to Jeju Love Land when you have a long holiday is really a unique experience. You should also visit cool Busan, the second-most populous city in South Korea. Last but not least, you should try a Real K-Pop Dance classes of which you might discover your new potential. Your journey will officially begin when you come to study in Korea.