Scoring tickets to a K-pop concert in Seoul is an adventure in itself, but the experience doesn’t stop there. From ticketing battles to post-show subway rides, here are some things that are helpful to know before you go.

Not exactly the kind of thing you remember to study up on before your trip… but maybe you should?

Everyone talks about K-beauty, cafes, and how good the WiFi is (definitely valid) but what about the weirdly specific stuff no one warns you about?  Like the wild boar alerts? Or the emotional bond you'll form with your local CU? 

Let’s talk about what it’s actually like studying abroad in S. Korea. From the moment you check in to your dorm to the academic culture shock in class, you’ll notice the differences.  I’m not here to tell you to bring a universal adapter or get your visa on time (though… do that too). I’m here to tell you the random stuff about university life that I wish someone had told me before I landed.