Where to live and which admin to finish first: a first-month education and student-life checklist for new international students in Korea
Education begins the day your admission letter arrives, but your immediate priorities are administrative: securing a visa, housing, and student registration. Universities and immigration expect new international students to finish key first-month tasks, so this practical guide covers which steps to do first, how to budget for housing and living costs, which campus services to register with, and who to contact when things go wrong.