Gourmet guide
About food?
Korean food is short of oil and water, sweet and spicy. Kimchi is an essential side dish on the Korean table. Koreans can't live without hot sauce, as well as kimchi, barbecue and seafood. Will be seasoned with hot sauce. Rice cakes, cold noodles, barbecue, bibimbap and ginseng chicken soup are also representatives of Korean cuisine.
Living in the school dormitory generally stipulates that you can't cook by yourself. Then most students eat in dormitory restaurants, or in Korean food stores near schools and dormitories. In addition to students living in school dormitories, more students later rented their own houses. Most rented houses have kitchens, so students can cook by themselves, which can not only enjoy China cuisine, but also reduce their living expenses. Ingredients, fruits and vegetables, meat products and basic seasonings can generally be bought in supermarkets. Special seasonings needed for China cuisine, such as chafing dish base, Laoganma Chili sauce, star anise, star anise, pepper and other spices, as well as mustard tuber, wonton, jiaozi, flower rolls and even moon cakes, duck neck, mala Tang and spicy crayfish, can be bought in Zhonghua Street. At present, China Street, which is concentrated in Seoul, is near Dalin Station on Line 7 and Jianguo University where Line 2 meets Line 7. Of course, as long as there are many foreign students in China, there will be China supermarkets nearby. When you go there, you can usually find a familiar smell.
Shopping strategy
Clothing and shopping?
Although it is very cold in winter in Korea, there is heating in the room, not only in school classrooms, but also in shopping malls, restaurants, subways and buses, so you will feel cold only when you walk on the road. Although you wear warm clothes when you go out, you usually wear a T-shirt and a thin sweater under your coat or cotton-padded jacket. Thick sweaters that are often worn in China will feel hot indoors. ? Koreans attach great importance to dressing up, and the tailoring and design of clothes are also full of characteristics and design sense. Hanbok is a popular costume for Korean peninsula residents, and it is also a costume for important contemporary festivals. Students can prepare clothes for the four seasons according to their favorite styles, but they don't need to buy many new clothes. Hanbok is also very popular. The price of clothes in Korea is not high, and there are clothes at all prices. So students only need to prepare 1-2 sets of clothes they like in each season. Korean students wear more casual shoes and sports shoes, but the prices of Korean sports shoes and leisure shoes are not high, and they are often discounted, which is very cost-effective.
Regarding formal attire, it should be noted that students usually wear formal attire when entering school, graduating or interviewing, but they rarely wear formal attire, so students can still consider whether to prepare a suit from China and bring it to South Korea, or go directly to South Korea to buy it if necessary. There are two options for buying clothes. One is to go to the mall. For example, department stores such as Lotte, Hyundai and New World all have well-known clothing brands, and their prices are similar to those in China. The other is to go to a private clothing store to buy. These clothes will be matched with Korean style by the shopkeeper, and the price will be cheaper than the brand clothes in the shopping mall. Students often go to Mingdong near Lida Hongda and the familiar East Gate.
Introduction of shopping places
Myeongdong? Main items: clothing, accessories and footwear?
Myeongdong is a famous shopping place in Seoul. It is not only the location of various world-famous chain stores, department stores and other shopping groups, but also the gathering place of various restaurants and restaurants. Among them, large shopping groups include Kozny and UTOZONE.
Nandamen market? Food, tableware, clothing, accessories, glasses, camera shoes, etc.
China's largest comprehensive market-Nandamen and Mingdong Nanshan are surrounded by each other. As early as 600 years ago in the Korean era, the South Gate was the place where businessmen gathered. Because of its long history, there are all kinds of goods here. In addition, it is also a place where manufacturers and consumers communicate directly, and they can buy their favorite goods at low prices. ? Note: Many shops will be closed on Sundays and during traditional Korean festivals and summer holidays. ? Dongdaemun market? Clothing, food, shoes and sports, and Insadong: Korean traditional shopping souvenirs, traditional handicrafts and art? It is the best place to experience Korean traditional culture. It is permeated with the connotation and charm of ancient Korean culture, and traditional teahouses, restaurants and galleries have various historical sites. In addition, while maintaining tradition, we have not forgotten to combine it with modernity wonderfully, making it a representative tourist destination with a sense of the times and the essence of ancient culture. In addition, traditional craft exhibitions, art exhibitions and other related art exhibitions will be held, as well as the sales of artists' works.
Housing description
Rent a house/live in a house?
Housing in Korea can be divided into two categories: school dormitories and off-campus rentals.
School dormitory?
1. It may be a little difficult to apply for a dormitory in Seoul, but it is generally easier to apply for a dormitory in other areas. Accommodation time: generally consistent with the duration of the semester? Cost: 900-65438+200,000 won per semester (no extra water, electricity and heating costs) Advantages: The dormitory deposit refunded after check-out is very small. The dormitory environment is good; Access control can completely guarantee the safety of students. Disadvantages: holiday accommodation needs to be applied separately; You may not be able to apply for the same dormitory every semester, so you may move to the dormitory once every semester; You can't cook by yourself.
Off-campus rental?
There are generally three types of off-campus rental:?
1. Accommodation () In Please Answer 1994, the filming is about accommodation life. Live in the landlord's house, live with the landlord's family and other boarding students, and the landlord will provide one or two meals. Cost: 300,000-600,000 won/month Advantages: Living with a Korean landlord can directly experience the life of the Korean people, and the oral and listening ability is improved rapidly. Disadvantages: There have also been cases where landlords interfere too much with the lives of boarding students, making them feel uncomfortable.
2. Examination Institute (? / ? As the name implies, this kind of accommodation used to be the house of exam students. Although the room is small, it has all kinds of basic living furniture. The general examination room, toilet and bathroom are all shared. In recent years, there are also advanced examination institutes with independent toilets and bathrooms, which are more popular with students. Generally, there is a big public kitchen in the examination room. Eggs, rice and seaweed are provided free of charge in the kitchen, and students can buy some simple ingredients to cook by themselves. Cost: 350,000-600,000 won/month Advantages: Have your own independent room; Less margin; Be able to cook by yourself; The lease period is flexible. You can stay for several months or several years. Disadvantages: the room is small and not very ventilated.
3. Self-cooking room (? ) Self-cooking rooms are small apartments, separate kitchens, bathrooms and bedrooms in China. It will be warm for students to decorate well. Cost: 350,000-600,000 won/month; The deposit is 5-20 million won. Advantages: privacy and freedom; You can cook by yourself, and it is more convenient for friends and relatives to play. Disadvantages: the deposit is high; Water, electricity and gas are all produced by ourselves; The contract term is long, at least one year, usually 2-3 years. Tips: If you don't apply for school dormitory, it is recommended to apply for overseas dormitory in cooperation with Kai Tak. No deposit and unified administrator. When students encounter difficulties in life, the administrator will help them. If you rent a house by yourself, you must go through the formal real estate, because a large deposit needs to be paid to the landlord, and you have signed a rental contract with the formal real estate, which is legally guaranteed.
Traffic travel
In Korea, the most widely used modes of transportation should be subway and bus. Both the subway and the bus in Seoul can use the Korean transportation card. There are many kinds of transportation cards in Korea, among which three are commonly used: card type, mobile phone pendant type and built-in mobile phone card. Depending on the style, pattern and texture, the price is generally between 2000- 10000 won. The transportation card is universal for public transportation and subway, and can be recharged manually at subway stations or by automatic recharge machines. Students can buy T-Money transportation cards at the convenience store at the airport as soon as possible after entering the country, and they can use them after recharging, and there is a discount when boarding.
bus
Starting price is 1300 won (starting price is 1200 won when using transportation card); You can use cash, but the change is more troublesome.
Subway?
Starting price is 1350 won (starting price is 1250 won when using transportation card).
taxi
Starting price is 3000 won (except model taxi)
Training by mileage
Long-distance bus by mileage speed
Bicycle?
Guide to public transport
1.90 minutes of subway and bus transfer is free. 2. swipe your card when you get on the bus, and you need to swipe your card again when you get off. 3. Love seats on subways and buses. Even if there are no elderly people sitting in the caring seats on the subway, young people will consciously be empty and try not to sit. The caring seat on the bus can be taken when there is no caring object, but elderly pregnant women need to give up their seats when they get on the bus. Some long-distance buses will have student tickets, and you need to show your student ID card when you buy them. Trains generally don't check in when they enter the station, and occasionally check in the middle, so they should consciously buy tickets. 6. You can install the "Korea Navigation Map" APP on your mobile phone, which is convenient for searching the information of surrounding areas.
Communication and medical insurance
Korean mobile phones are generally post-paid, and they can be processed after obtaining the login certificate. Minor students can buy prepaid mobile phone cards. South Korea and China have different mobile phone systems. At present, all smartphones in China can be used in Korea. China Mobile custom machine can't insert a mobile phone card in South Korea, so it is recommended to buy a mobile phone directly in South Korea. The larger local communication companies in South Korea include KTF, SKT and LGT, and the prices of different companies and packages are different.
insurance
South Korea stipulates that international students must purchase international student insurance, which needs to include basic medical outpatient expense compensation insurance (non-emergency accidental medical treatment) and accidental injury insurance. ? You can buy it in China before you enter the country, or you can buy it according to the guidance of the school when you pay the tuition. Some schools can buy it in a unified way at the admission briefing.
medical service
South Korea has developed medical services, ranging from various professional clinics to university affiliated hospitals, with a good service attitude. Some universities also have specialized medical service personnel for foreigners.
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