If your interest in Korean Culture and Entertainment (Hallyu - Korean Wave) lies beyond watching Korean Dramas and K-POP videos and if you seriously interested in building a career in the Korean Entertainment industry then doing an MBA in Korean Culture from Hallyu Graduate School would be your first stepping stone towards the realization of your Korean Dream. [caption id="attachment_6564" align="aligncente ...

With a rich and diverse history that stretches back in excess of 2,000 years, the ancient capital city of Seoul lies along the majestic Han River. A dramatic mountainous backdrop, beautiful national parks, and four UNESCO World Heritage Sites contrast beautifully against shimmering skyscrapers, dazzling nightlife areas, and thoroughly modern landmarks. It’s little wonder that so many international students ...

IF you are you looking for an English Medium pre-school or kindergarten for your child based on CBSE syllabus then Angels Indian Institute is the place for your kids to be. It is a child care service and Kindergarten school, which has started since 1st August 2012 in Hannam-Dong, close to Itaewon. They provide full developmental programs taught by qualified teachers to help your child improve his or her soc ...

I read this editorial on JoongAng Ilbo by Lee Na-Ree and felt like sharing it here. Lee, has picked the right movie to put the message across. 3-idiots has been the most successful movie in India and hit the right note with the student community, who gets forced into the system, where the expectations by their peers, parents, teachers and the environment,  puts pressure on students for scoring high on exams ...

Seoul ranks 23rd out of 50 (almost midway) in the QS Best Student Cities ranking by Quacquarelli Symond. The ranking is based on a complex set of measures taken from public information, surveys and data submitted as part of the QS World University Rankings, the results provide a new way of comparing the best cities around the world in which to be a student. As per the website, Seoul is a a dizzying metropol ...

A library can be a great place to study, read a magazine, or borrow a book. But many libraries here don’t operate the way they did in my home state. Within this country libraries, while public, are not just something you can walk into. Every university and public library I’ve been to here requires you have a membership card that you swipe, much like a metro card to enter. With filling out a form you can get ...

News from Chosun Ilbo The number of foreign students at Korean universities has increased sharply since the Millennium, but mostly at undergraduate level. Only now are postgraduate numbers also rising. Attempts to woo Chinese students in particular resulted in the number of foreign students in Korean universities jumping fivefold from 16,832 in 2004 to 89,537 in 2011. But recently the influx of undergraduat ...

Sejong University in Seoul is offering a post-graduate program taught in English focusing on the interdisciplinary study of East Asian culture, language, politics, history, economics, philosophy, religion, and education. Fall semester classes begin on August 29, 2012. Application period: April 23 (Mon)---May 31 (Thu). Scholarship Policy: 100~60% waiver depending on certain conditions. Asian Studies Program: ...

If you have plans to visit Korea for a few days, weeks or months and you are looking out for a temporary accommodation in Korea then Goshiwon, Hasukjib or Yeogwan could be the right fit for you. Goshiwon is more for students whereas Hasukjib and Yeogwan is more suitable for working professionals who are looking for a budget stay in Korea and does not want to go through the hassle of house renting, lease, de ...

The Seoul Global Center Business Team is inviting future entrepreneurs to the 1st session of Business Start-up School in 2012. Together with our business counseling service, this program provides expats in Seoul with the necessary information to set up and run a business successfully, as well as a chance to network with other expats and local professionals. (Business Start-up School is a tuition-free progra ...

South Korea is a great place to study... what a typical beginning. Does not match up with a to be storyteller and a journalist, right? But it's true – it is a great place to study. Whether you are an exchange student or a regular program one, you will be very happy to be here and not somewhere else. I arrived to Korea as a result of the most fascinating coincidence in my life. As a „mature” student I was ca ...