Experience in Seoul, Korea, South by Anes
What is it like to live in Seúl? Would you recommend it? What is the city like?
The capiltal Seoul is one of best city of Korea.
This city is very safe area. No one steal the phone, money or the other thing in the street.
The city very has good transport like subway, bus, and train. Also the price is cheaper than UK and Ireland. the transportation has transfer system between subway and bus. If someone, who took the bus, want to change line to the bus, it's almost free.
Even at night the street is bright, so people can walk easily.
What is the student lifestyle like in Seúl?
In Korea, most of student study very hard especially at secondary school and at college. But they enjoy their student life. Between same carrier's student, they go out together and some times the get together for small party. At the period of test, people concentrate only exam and try to get good score.
How much does it cost to live in Seúl?
In Korea, the price for food, product and the other things are almost same but the room and house's price is more expensive than the other areas. However, near the college you can find cheap share room or residence. In Korea, all colleges have their own dormitory. If the college is public, the dormitory's price will very cheap.
all including price might be less than 700-800 doller.
Is it difficult to find accommodation in Seúl? Is there any advice you can give?
As mentioned above, near college there are many residence and share room. So people can find the room easily. And if you ask to Korean friends, they will give some information and at the college's bus stop people paste leaflat about the room.
What is the food like? What are your favourite dishes?
In Korea there are so many kind of foods If you want to try, It'll takes long time. My favourit dish is Bulgogi'. It's a kind of beef. Most of foreigners like 'Bulgogi'. And many people eat chicken with special spicy or delicious source for supper night. You can enjoy all meals.
What places would you recommend visiting in Seúl?
I'll recommend you the first place Nam San Tower where many couples visit for make a wish forever love. Near the Tower, there is a traditional road 'In sa-dong'. On the way to the road, you can visit our old Palace 'Gyeongbokgung'. You can enjoy the beauty of the Palace. Anotherplace is 63 Building which is in front of Han River. The building have 63 floor and in the building there is a big aquarium. The river Han is a symbol of Korea. In the river there is a park for jogging and at that place people can go for a walk with children or with dogs.
Finally, if you like amusement park, I recommend you to go to Lotte World!
Is it good to eat out in Seúl? Can you tell us your favourite spots?
In Seoul, there are many cheap restaurant for student. Especially in lunch time, they bring out much promotion. My favourite spot is Oton station. You can find easily in Gang-nam.
Is the nightlife good in Seúl? Where is good to go?
Many people enjoy the nightlife of Seoul. The area Gang-nam, Hong-dae is hot place.
If you want to see acts, I'll recommend you 'Hyehwa- dong'.
What advice would you give future students heading to Seúl?
If you want to study or travel in Seoul, don hesitate. You can enjoy the life of Seoul and you can experience good things. Korea is very safe area for foreigers. I really recommend to you to visit Korea!
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