Begin to End of Studying Abroad
On this page, you will see the process that I went through from applying for the study abroad program to coming back. Please email me if you have any questions!
Timeline
01 Applying for MIX
30 November 2022
Only program currently that offers study abroad in Korea.
04 Attend Orientation for MIX
15 February 2023
Mandatory to attend!!!
07 Applying for Shidler Travel Scholarship
28 March 2023
Submit all documents by the priority deadline as advised by Shidler.
Results: 05 July 2023
02 Accepted to Abroad Program
23 January 2023
Email Notification received for nominator to study abroad at Yonsei University.
05 Applying Yonsei University
12 April 2023
Complete the necessary details Yonsei's requires in the app.
Results: 18 May 2023
Can upload insurance on the later date provided (around July).
Admis. Packet rec.: 20 June 2023
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08 Pre-Departure Orientation for Korea
15 May 2023
Mandatory to attend! Helpful if you want to know what apps will be useful while abroad.
11 Bought Plane Ticket - Korean Air
11 July 2023
Expensive near flying out date, so buy a bit earlier. If you are worried, best to submit your insurance info for your abroad university early, which then you will receive admission packet early so you can get your visa processed.
03 Complete Canvas Course for MIX
01 February 2023
Finished pre-departure online learning course by MIX.
06 Applying for Gilman Scholarship
09 March 2023
Provide all necessary essays and confidential information to apply.
Results: 12 May 2023
09 Applying for Dorm
13 June 2023
Very Competitive (make sure good wifi and to have all info ready to fill out the app.).
Results: 15 June 2023
Paid: 20 June 2023
12 Waiting to Depart
Departure Date: 22 August 2023
As a student in college, I understand the financial challenge of studying abroad. Especially because I didn't want to rely on my parents, I was looking for as many opportunities as possible to apply for scholarships to support my study abroad dream. So please use the information I provided to your advantage.
Tips for Submitting Korea Student Visa Application
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Submit all required documents for your host university ASAP, so you can get your admission packet.
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Prepare your personal documents the day before going to the Consulate.
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Required documents for Visa include:
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​​Completed App. Form​
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Valid Passport + additional color copy
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Passport photo (size: 2x2) --> got mines at Walgreens
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State Issued ID + additional color copy
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Business Registration Certificate + COA (adm. packet)
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Letter of Acceptance (adm. packet) (could be an email of Yonsei saying you got accepted)
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Official Transcript (from UHM, has to be recent no later 1 month)
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Study Plan (short paragraph of your plans abroad, you can use a bit of the one you used for host university application
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3 months of Bank Statements under your name or parents (if parents, then need your parents passport copy just in case)
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Letter of Recommendation from the outbound coordinator or professor (must have because the office will ask you to give one even though there website doesn't say required)
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Be patient & kindly wait! ​
- People at the consulate are pretty nice, don't give them attitude.