How to get a Prepaid SIM card(with voice and data) in South Korea

Purchasing a sim card as a foreigner in South Korea is probably one of the most confusing processes you’ll ever come across. To make it even more complex, carriers such as Olleh will not accept your application for a pre-paid sim card until three days after you arrive in Seoul (only counting weekdays). Fortunately for […]

Sign up for a mentor, find a friend for life!

Being a foreigner to a new place can be difficult. Don’t get me wrong. What I am trying to say is that it is always good to know somebody you can count on, when travelling, especially if your destination is out of your comfort zone. One of the best things about my coming to Seoul […]

Daiso: the Korean Dollar Store

Welcome to Korea! You have figured out your living accommodations, applied for your Alien Registration Card, signed up for your classes at Hanyang University, and now it’s time to settle in! When you arrive to Korea, you probably didn’t bring all of the things that you need for everyday life here. Well, let me introduce […]

Notable Female Celebrities-Alumni from HYU

I had written an article on notable celebrity-alumni from Hanyang previously, but had just introduced male celebrities. So this week, I will be introducing female celebrities from Hanyang.   Lee Young Ae I watched her most renowned drama “Dae Jang Geum” (translated as Jewel in the Palace) in my childhood, and I have liked her […]

HUBS Field Trip to Ottogi!

Last week, a group of international students at Hanyang University visited the production site of Ottogi (Ottogi Food Manufacturing Company). Such field trips are designated to provide international students some insights about Korean business culture. We left from Hanyang University at 10am and it took around two hours to get there. After the arrival, we […]

Notable Celebrities-Alumni from HYU

This week, I am going to introduce some of the notable alumni celebrities from Hanyang University to you. First of all, let me introduce two recent grads from Hanyang University, Jang Geun Suk and Jung Il Woo. Jang Geun Suk Jang Geun Suk is a popular singer and actor all across Asia for his good […]

Hanyang University’s Basketball Match

Last week I had the opportunity to see the Basketball Match between Hanyang University and Kyounghee University at the gym of Hanyang University. The game was very impressive; the players of both universities are very eager to win. I went there to cheer Hanyang University’s basketball team, just as many other people in the stadium. […]

Exploring the Campus: Southern Part

Hello everyone, today I would like to make you all familiar with the campus of Hanyang University. As most students take classes just in a single college, they often do not know about the other buildings at campus. However, it can be helpful to know the entire campus and its shortcuts! Today, I am introducing […]