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What schools in Seoul have the best housing deal?

 
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Trevor



Joined: 16 Nov 2005

PostPosted: Wed Dec 10, 2008 4:28 am    Post subject: What schools in Seoul have the best housing deal? Reply with quote

Thinking of moving to Seoul sometime in the future (not immediately). What schools offer the best housing (large; good neighborhood; cheap; free)? I have a large place now, so it would be kind of difficult to move back into a studio. As a result, my next school will be chosen largely by what sort of housing they offer. I know I could rent my own place but I like when the school does it for me. Less hassle.

I'm at a uni now.
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Bibbitybop



Joined: 22 Feb 2006
Location: Seoul

PostPosted: Wed Dec 10, 2008 4:33 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Most good unis don't offer housing. Some may offer subsidized housing, but it's usually studio-type housing as far as I know. Other unis may offer housing, but once again, it will be studios or even on-campus dormitory housing.

SMOE is a mixed bag and housing is decided on by each school. You may get a tiny, tiny studio or you may get a 1 bedroom or loft-style apartment. Whether you live in the city center or on the outskirts is also a factor.
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Trevor



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PostPosted: Wed Dec 10, 2008 4:40 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

A studio isn't going to cut it. space is really importnat to me and I have more junk thatn any foreigner in Korea. I was thinking more like a two bedroom. That's what I have now (I'm in a rural area).

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Most good unis don't offer housing. Some may offer subsidized housing, but it's usually studio-type housing as far as I know. Other unis may offer housing, but once again, it will be studios or even on-campus dormitory housing.

SMOE is a mixed bag and housing is decided on by each school. You may get a tiny, tiny studio or you may get a 1 bedroom or loft-style apartment. Whether you live in the city center or on the outskirts is also a factor.
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Xuanzang



Joined: 10 Apr 2007
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PostPosted: Wed Dec 10, 2008 4:42 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

You most likely wouldnt get that in Seoul. Even some couples dont have 2 bedrooms.
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Trevor



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PostPosted: Wed Dec 10, 2008 4:51 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Oh, I'm a couple. Yea, me and my wife..err...uhhh...Mabel will be moving in. That's right her name is Mabel. She's busy a lot so you usually don't see her. Wink

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You most likely wouldnt get that in Seoul. Even some couples dont have 2 bedrooms.
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Xuanzang



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PostPosted: Wed Dec 10, 2008 5:43 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

I`m just saying schools don`t even give 2 bedroom apartments to married couples. Sometimes just a normal studio or one bedroom. No need to be sarcastic.
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Trevor



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PostPosted: Wed Dec 10, 2008 6:41 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

I wasn't being sarcastic. The English department at my first university encouraged me to lie about my marital status so that they could justify giving me a bigger apartment. I got a two bedroom and my wife's (who no one ever saw) was named 'Betty'.

Trevor wrote:
Oh, I'm a couple. Yea, me and my wife..err...uhhh...Mabel will be moving in. That's right her name is Mabel. She's busy a lot so you usually don't see her. Wink

Xuanzang wrote:
You most likely wouldnt get that in Seoul. Even some couples dont have 2 bedrooms.
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