Here’s what to know about the bus system when you first arrive~ Buses 🚌 You’ll mainly see two types of buses:City buses and village buses. City buses are larger and run between neighborhoods and major areas.Village buses are smaller and usually loop through residential areas, hills, or places big buses cannot easily reach. You will […]
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When you first arrive in Korea, your phone becomes your best friend. I have compiled a list of apps that make daily life way easier. KakaoTalk (카카오톡) 📱 KakaoTalk is non-negotiable. People use it for messaging, deliveries, reservations, customer service, and taxis. In Korea, a lot of phone calls and text messages are usually spam,
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When I first came to Korea, I had the misfortune of lugging my 2 XL suitcases up 5 sets of stairs. My school given apartment didn’t have an elevator – and I did NOT have the arm strength to accommodate. Summiting my building felt like such an accomplishment… until I realized I didn’t pack all
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