Most Korean delivery apps don’t accept foreign cards.
If you really need to do food delivery, Shuttle is a great choice. I think the prices are a bit more expensive from what you might see on apps like Yogiyo or Coupang Eats, but the app is convenient.
Watch travel vlogs on YouTube so that you can plan your itineraries and know where you want to go.
If you’re transferring buses, remember to tap your T-Money card once when you get on, and once when you exit the bus. You’ll receive a transfer discount.
Keep cash with you when visiting food markets. Food stalls often only accept cash or bank transfers.
Join as many clubs as you can at school. Even ones where there aren’t many exchange students. This way, you can get the most out of the Korean university student experience.
If you get motion sick easily, I don’t recommend taking the bus. Bus drivers in Korea tend to drive fast and a bit recklessly. If you have no choice, try to sit near the front of the bus.
It’s common to leave your belongings unattended (especially at school).
I’ve done some Googling on this, and it is believed that Korean psychology is based on a high level of trust in others. Another factor is the high number of CCTV cameras in Korea.
I still would feel uncomfortable leaving valuables unattended, but if you do lose something, don’t be too worried that someone stole it—it’s uncommon in Korea.
Try to reserve your ARC appointment ASAP.
I put off booking my ARC appointment until I realized that slots were filling up fast. You will likely receive an email from your university reminding you about getting your ARC. I ended up going on a day when it was super busy and stayed there for four hours.