Surviving & Thriving in Your First Semester in Korea

Your first month is about logistics: registering for your Alien Registration Card (ARC), opening a Korean bank account, and activating your transport card. Get these done early and everything else is smooth.

Build your circle

Join the international-student office clubs, attend language exchange meetups, and say yes to invitations. Korean students are famously welcoming once you make the first move, and your circle becomes your second family for the year.