Hey beautiful friends & enemies~~
It’s been a while since I last posted because I’ve been busy with all the preparations for the upcoming semester, as well as finishing up some leftover work for my university back in Germany.
I’m happy to say that I’ve almost finished decorating my room, and it’s been so much fun buying things like a comfy pillow, bed sheets, pots, and all sorts of essentials. It really felt like a new start for me as I got to set up my new space! I absolutely love the process of creating a cozy home, so it’s been a fulfilling experience.
And guess what? I’m officially a student at Sogang University now… Thihiihii~ 🎉
A few days ago, on August 28th, I had my first day at Sogang, which was the orientation day. It was an exciting day, as I finally met all the people I will be studying with for the next few months. I also met our “buddies,” who are Korean students assigned to help us adjust to life in Korea. They’ll guide us around campus and share all the little hacks to make life easier here—super helpful!
For my courses this semester, I decided to take two: the first one is Korean philosophy, and the second is International Business. I’m a bit nervous about the Business course, to be honest, since I haven’t taken any serious economics classes since high school two years ago. I’m worried I might fail, but I’m determined to work hard and give it my best shot!
After hearing all the important information and safety rules, the official part of our first day was over, and we headed to a bar for a casual gathering with everyone. It was a great chance to meet more people and relax after all the initial info sessions.
I also had my placement test to determine which Korean language level I should be in, and they placed me in level 4 (Pretty annoyed with that as I finished level 4 already in Germany and even got TOPIK level 4… but well will be less work demanding, so more time to explore Korea). Starting next week, I’ll have Korean language classes from Monday to Friday, from 13:30 to 17:30. Even though today is the 1st of September and it’s the official first day of university, my first actual course will be on the 5th. Until then, I’ve still got some things to take care of, like opening a Korean bank account and getting my fingerprint scanned for the Alien Registration Card (yes, we’re literally called “aliens” in Korea… haha, crazy, right?! 😂).
I’ve taken a few walks around campus, but I’m still not fully familiar with the layout yet. I keep getting lost, even though it’s a pretty small space. It’s actually very cozy, though, with lots of cute little coffee shops and hidden spots around campus, making it a nice place to explore.
Of course, I want to join some extracurricular activities too. But I’ve heard that a lot of the clubs don’t accept foreigners. Still, I’m going to try my best to get into the tennis club and maybe a band or something music-related since I’m kind of losing it here without my guitar. Haha, music is life! 🎸
P.S. I’m so happy because fall has finally started! It’s absolutely my favorite season of the year… well, after Christmas, of course. (Yep, in my world, Christmas is the 5th season of the year HAHAHA) 🍂🎄
Miseongii 