what to pack for studying overseas?
its less than 3 weeks away so I MUST be myself; the paranoid girl who gets things done early!
the MUST BRINGS would be :
Passport (settled Visa 2 months ago. phew.)
Money (enough to survive for a week.)
Laptop (with charger)
Camera (with charger)
Pin adapter to suit the country you’re going to.
Toothpaste (in my case, Korea’s toothpaste has no FLOURIDE and I do not want no tooth decay!)
Deodorant (because it’s not a Korean need. Koreans all smell awesome. that’s what I heard.)
and now some stuff you can’t live without :
CLOTHES! since I’m leaving for the Spring there, I’ll need something warm.
Coats
SCARFS (a lot of them! change a scarf and you’d look diff.)
Long Johns
Autumn clothes
Formal clothing (1)
Nice dress (1)
Pyjamas (3)
Socks (I only need a few because Korea is the land of socks.)
Lingerie (a years worth because it’s super expensive there and lack of design and size bigger than A/B. wth)
Towel (ours are always huger. 2.)
Pillow case (prefer to use my own.)
Bed sheets (prefer my own. you can buy a cartoon bolster there though hehe)
Accessories (your favourite necklace, bracelet, watch….)
a little make up (Korean make up are around 50% cheaper there than here)
Toothbrush
Sport shoes
Boots (and I’ll get the others there!)
Medication (if have)
Aloe Vera gel (my Korean friend bought TUBES of it back. so you know what to do.)
MAGGI (incase you miss home)
Milo/Ribena (same reason. but milo is available in Itaewon. mad price though.)
and here are some stuff you can definitely get in Korea, CHEAP. :
MAKE UP
Facial masks
Summer clothes
COTTON! (walk though MyeongDong and you’d prolly get it free!)
Cotton buds are also available =D.
I think this is all for now. to tell you the truth. I am still packing. care to list out what I’ve missed to help me? =/.
February 22nd, 2012 at 3:23 pm
Handphone? So that You can call back home if necessary.
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Jamie Liew Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 4:17 pm
hahaha. we can’t use our handphones there T_T. you must buy their Korean phone there pfft. or get your phone converted to fit their sim for RM300. buy a 2nd hand ba T_T.
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February 22nd, 2012 at 4:00 pm
Ger! U r gng away for studies in Korea? Aw.. how long izzit going to be?
Uniqlo stuff are very good and their prices are pretty ok. So you can consider getting their long Johns or jackets.
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Jamie Liew Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 4:17 pm
not coming back for at least a year! hahaha. have enough long johns and jackets! but thanks for the intro ^^!
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February 22nd, 2012 at 4:30 pm
Wow! So long but at least u get to experience all four seasons! Are you on an exchange program? Kinda regret not doing overseas study when I’m younger
Please rem to continue to blog n fb k! Will miss you!
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Jamie Liew Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 6:29 pm
I’ll probably be reallly bored there so don’t worry! and I intend to blog a lottt about korea hahaha. it isnt exchange prog hahahaha. =)
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February 22nd, 2012 at 7:54 pm
Lol~ That’s great! Your posts were really useful when I planned for Korea last year. Thanks a lot!
Btw rem to bring your cute hp accessory for the subway rides!
Can I ask what kind of classes you are going for? And around how much is the school fees and estimated living expenses? It’s ok if it is not convenient to share
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Jamie Liew Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 8:25 pm
^^” actually it is not really convenient to tell anyone I don’t personally know =/. u could e-mail the schools for more information =D! and yes! to save from buying another expensive subway touch n go hehehe. and you’re welcome =D. I’ll try to blog more so u can plan for ur next trip!
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belee Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 8:29 pm
Thanks ger! All the very best! I’m looking forward to your posts!
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February 22nd, 2012 at 7:57 pm
aaah! you’re going to stay in korea?? for a year?? i’m happy for you!! ^o^
♫ chukhahamnida chukhahamnida.. ♫
many many posts about korean coffee shops, please.
you’re going to study what? you’ll be like natalie chai? i’m jelly jelly!
my suggestion: flashlight/s (plus batteries). a small one so you can always put it in your purse. you’ll never know when it might come in handy. there probably are flashlights sold in korea, but you might forget to buy.. because you’re in (wonderful) korea and the last thing you’ll probably think of is buying a flashlight, hahaha.
and pepper spray, too. just to be on the safe side. ^^
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Jamie Liew Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 8:27 pm
oh you’re nat’s reader? xD. something like that. haha. why flashlight? D=. I don’t know about pepper spray. the last time my sister went to HK with it she got surrounded by a group of police in the terminal @@”.. it’s illegal there =S. Korea is pretty safe no worries!
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vic22 Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 11:54 pm
sort of? i read her post about meeting khun in a subway in korea. then i read all her posts about SK. that’s just about it.
hmm yeah, you do have a point about the pepper spray.
flashlight. it’s perfect for when it’s dark and you have to fish something out of your bag, or when you’re walking home then suddenly all the lights in the area blow out (as to why this would ever happen, idk).
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Jamie Liew Reply:
February 23rd, 2012 at 12:22 am
omaigah D= even I hadn’t read that far behind! I knew her 2 years ago hahha. I have a mini mini one. slightly bigger than a 50cent coin I guess that will work hehe though I don’t see how I’d use it..
February 22nd, 2012 at 8:07 pm
Pack me! , hahaha .I am serious, pack me along.
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Jamie Liew Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 8:28 pm
you are NOT serious. hahaha you’re heavier than 3 suitcases!
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February 22nd, 2012 at 9:19 pm
Well, that’s a whole list there. Are you gonna need any other stationary (books, writing utensils) or are they supplying it with your study pakage? gonna love the Korea study blogs when you do them, see more places of the world and all ”,
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Jamie Liew Reply:
February 23rd, 2012 at 12:23 am
hehehe I think you’re right I shall pack my stationeries now!! but Korea has a lot more to offer xD.
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February 22nd, 2012 at 10:22 pm
What are you going to study there?
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Jamie Liew Reply:
February 23rd, 2012 at 12:23 am
Korean first. you must know Korean before you can enter their degree progs =S.
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Connie Reply:
February 23rd, 2012 at 12:54 am
I thought your Korean is already good
but anyway good luck 
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Connie Reply:
February 23rd, 2012 at 12:56 am
and you can meet your idol over there
Going alone?
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Jamie Liew Reply:
February 23rd, 2012 at 11:06 am
very hard one la hahaha but yea going alone
February 23rd, 2012 at 3:34 am
Korean to English and English to Korean dictionary. Haha! Have fun there. =)
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Jamie Liew Reply:
February 23rd, 2012 at 11:07 am
yeap have that! thankiu!
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February 23rd, 2012 at 10:09 pm
1 week of cash is definitely not enough, considering the need to open a local bank acc, and you might neeed all the proper documents before you able to open one. And it takes days to recieve bank card and also password for your debit card.
if you have malaysian friends there, ask them about cooking ingredients which are common in malaysia but deemed exotic in korea. So you can bring them some? Cooking malaysian food in overseas can be quite daunting, at least if you plan to cook.
Going to a place to travel and study are two totally different things all together. Please read some tips on settling down in foreign land too.
lastly, bring an open, curiousity, enthusiatic and adventurous mind. Enjoy this opportunity.
speaking from experience.
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Jamie Liew Reply:
February 23rd, 2012 at 11:38 pm
crap then I will have to carry loads of cash then! D= scary. I heard from many of my friends that they opened a bank account the very next day. but oh well, just in case I guess. =S. I will be living in a home stay so I don’t have problem with that hehehe. just packs of milo! I’m pretty prepared! just afraid that I might leave anything out! thanks a lot!
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February 24th, 2012 at 2:30 am
Hi there,
I was looking for some info about packing for studying oversea, and I found your blog lol
I just worried I might forget to bring something, and I only allow with 1 suitcase WTH!!!
I am going to study in Korea too
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Jamie Liew Reply:
February 24th, 2012 at 8:32 am
Hi! Which country are you from how come they only allow one suitcase!!! That’s absurd. But u can always bring that really really huge one hehehehe
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siu Reply:
February 24th, 2012 at 11:12 am
Malaysian here^^
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Jamie Liew Reply:
February 24th, 2012 at 11:40 am
OHHHHH? which uni r u applying to? We might b classmates!
February 24th, 2012 at 4:17 pm
I don’t think so hahaha coz I’m not applying any uni in Seoul, guess you will stay in Seoul, right? I’m in Daegu
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Jamie Liew Reply:
February 24th, 2012 at 11:20 pm
yup hehehe. ahh… more of a calm place instead of a hustling bustling area xD. enjoy yourself there! =D.
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February 25th, 2012 at 11:59 pm
hello
is it okay to ask which university/where are you going to just study Korean? 
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Jamie Liew Reply:
February 26th, 2012 at 12:54 am
Yonsei =).
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insertnamehere Reply:
February 26th, 2012 at 12:57 am
just I have thought!
I did look up the website and there’s only 10 weeks program (max)? is the 1-year program only applicable for those who are going to study other course at the university after the language course?
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insertnamehere Reply:
February 26th, 2012 at 1:05 am
oh wait. it’s per term xD (did I get that right?)
add. note : you might need a hairdryer! I’m studying abroad too and I have a salon-typed hairdryer, which is very useful in winter season, especially you have super long hair
Jamie Liew Reply:
February 26th, 2012 at 1:21 am
actually you can apply for the 1 year course if you want too but its such a waste if you don’t continue degree because the language program in yonsei is certainly NOT cheap and the living expenses is super high in seoul especially if you live in the yonsei dorm =S. thanks for the tips but I think I’ll have to buy it there.. hair dryers are SO HEAVY!!
February 26th, 2012 at 5:17 pm
Just want to suggest something, since you’re going to Korea. Why not go and try out the auditioning for those big company there?
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Jamie Liew Reply:
February 27th, 2012 at 12:50 pm
nahhhh. not qualified. at all! =S.
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Connie Reply:
February 27th, 2012 at 6:44 pm
why??? beauty you got already. maybe the talent part need to enhance oni
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March 2nd, 2012 at 9:10 pm
you seem all set to go! Bring slippers and change into them when u are on board the airplane! I do that all the time.
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Jamie Liew Reply:
March 3rd, 2012 at 12:51 am
hurrr no space already T________________T. must bare with the boots le sigh..
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