My Seoulful Life

 Congratulations to the New GKS 2024 Successful Undergraduate Passers! See Link:  GKS 2024 UNDERGRADUATE PASSERS Sample View. AGAIN, CONGRATULATIONS!

Embarking on the path of academia, particularly as a foreign student in Korea pursuing a research program, is a tapestry woven with challenges, resilience, and invaluable opportunities. It's a journey marked by sleepless nights, demanding tasks, and a rigorous academic environment. But amidst the trials, lies the promise of growth, discovery, and the generous embrace of the Global Korea Scholarship program. The decision to pursue a research program in Korea might seem daunting at first, but beyond the initial trepidation lies a landscape ripe with potential. The scholarship offered is not merely monetary; it is an investment in your future, a recognition of your potential, and an opportunity to delve into an academic environment known for its excellence and innovation. Undoubtedly, the road ahead may seem arduous. The demanding nature of research work often means late nights spent in the lab, grappling with complex experiments, and navigating through uncharted academic territories....

Dear Aspiring Scholars, It's now again the application time for GKS Graduate Degree (MS/PhD). I would like to re-share the information with you. Source: www.studyinkorea.go.kr Sharing with you my Google Drive for GKS Info since 2020: Time flies so fast so please CHECK IT OUT NOW! . . . . . . . . CHECK IT OUT! CHECK IT OUT! CHECK IT OUT! . . . . . . GOODLUCK TO YOUR APPLICATION! MAY THE ODDS BE IN YOUR FAVOR.

Hello, Annyeonghaseyo!!! First of all, I would like to greet you a Happy New Year!!! Start the year right, with positive mindset and attitude! Let me ask you one question, what's your dream? goal? Have you been putting off something that you knew you should've done before? You should be ready when the opportunity comes to your door!!! Don't wait any longer. If you're like me who once dreamed to study in South Korea, here's your sign, go and prepare that application! Global Korea Scholarship (GKS) is a fully-funded scholarship by the South Korean government. Take note, "fully-funded". This includes airfare, tuition fees, living expenses, insurance, and more! How to apply? Go to www.studyinkorea.go.kr, go to google and type "GKS notice" --- then read the previous application forms and guidelines for the previous year, or just read my blog about my application last 2020! ^^ Guidelines do change, but only a tiny bit. I hope you can get insights ...

Hello mga chingu! Annyeong haseyo, my friends! How have you been? It's been a long time, I know. Well, I became really busy. Life as a Graduate Student is never easy. But now, I want to update you of everything~ bit by bit. I entered Kangwon National University last March 2, 2022 (Spring Semester). At first, everything seemed so nice and easy. ahahahahaha! until, I felt pressured to learn everything in a short period of time. I need more TIME. Why? Because my subjects are ALL IN KOREAN . I know Korean, I can speak conversational korean, but " ACADEMIC KOREAN"?! NO!  It's my struggle. I have 수질화학 (water chemistry) course and it's all in korea. Chemistry itself is already hard plus reading it in Korean? My head just hurts!!! But by God's mergy, grace and overflowing blessings and strength, I somehow managed to pass my Spring Semester. Thank you, Lord! Pictures of Kangwon National University: KNU at night (near my laboratory) Beautiful traditional house Just me!...

Hello! You, yes YOU! Wala nang paligoy-ligoy pa. Mark your calendars on FEBRUARY 24, 2022 and prepare your questions regarding Global Korea Scholarship! Here it is: (POST from UP Korea Research Center Facebook Page) #UPKRC Korean Studies Info Session is back! Meet a Filipino scholar who is currently in Korea pursuing a graduate degree and learn more about the GKS (Global Korea Scholarship) application process and tips to live in Korea! Nicole Charis Pontanilla is a 2021 GKS Graduate Scholar set to undertake her Master's Degree at Korea University, Seoul, South Korea by the start of A.Y. 2022-2023 under the KU Department of Linguistics. Presently, she is attending Keimyung University in Daegu, South Korea for her Korean language year. She completed her undergraduate studies at the University of the Philippines-Diliman with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Linguistics. Nicole was also an exchange student at Hankuk University of Foreign Studies, Seoul, South Korea during the Fall Semeste...

Hello everyone! Annyeong! Welcome to my blog! :) As we all know, some guidelines might be confusing so we want to be sure by asking questions. See below Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs). AUTHENTICATED DOCUMENTS Q: Regarding the guideline that says, "When submitting notarized documents, place the original document before the notarized document.", please give us more direction.   A: If you are submitting an authenticated copy (notarized, apostilled, or Consular confirmed) in lieu of your original document, you can submit the authenticated copy only. If your document is written in a language other than English or Korean, you should submit a notarized translation of the authenticated copy and submit both of the documents. (For embassy track applicants: Make three photocopied sets of the authenticated documents, and submit a total of four sets of application documents to the embassy.) source:  https://www.studyinkorea.go.kr/en/sub/gks/selectBoardArticle.do;jsessionid=nWAcOtFjqU...

  Hello everyone! Annyeong! Welcome to my blog. Global Korea Scholarship (GKS) - Graduate Degree has officially started. Those who have been preparing for this, this is now your chance so better check out and read the guidelines well! :) You don't wanna get disqualified because you didn/t follow the instructions, right? GKS-G 2021 Before applying, consider which track do you want to take: Embassy vs. University Track. Taking Embassy vs University Track has many factors. First, check the QUOTA for EMB vs UNI track in your country. If UNI track has more quota, then apply for it. You have more chances than EMB track. Embassy Track Usually, people who apply for EMB Track are the ones with higher GPAs, with so many extra-curricular activities, volunteer works, and killer essays. The advantage of taking the EMB Track is that you may choose three (3) universities in your application, in case one rejects you, you still have two (2) options. *You will just send your applications to the Emba...

Hello everyone! Annyeong! Welcome to my blog! The long wait is over. GKS-G 2021 application has started! Are you ready?  For more info visit the site (studyinkorea):  GKS-G 2021 GKS 2021 Notice: Everything that you need to know is on the website. You may download the 2021 Guidelines there. Check my next blog for more detailed info about GKS-G 2021. Apparently, some guidelines were changed. Stay Tuned! Hope this helps~!

Hello again, future scholars! Here we are on Part 4 of How to Apply for Scholarships. Basically, any scholarship has the same documents they need/require in order to assess you as a candidate for the scholarship. Almost all scholarships require these - your Statement of Purpose, Study Plan, and Future Plans. We will tackle all about this here :)  Statement of Purpose: Ask yourself, "Why do you want to Study in Korea?". Please do not say these things: - I love K-pop - I love K- Drama . . .It is a BIG NO! You should have a reasonable reason why you want to study in Korea (i.e., They value education a lot, state-of-the-art facilities, etc.). You can highlight what Korea has that you do not have in your home country. Also, put here why do you want to take up a Masters/Doctorate Degree and that particular major. State its significance to your home country and Korea. What's in it for them? Study Plan: Here, you should state what are you going to do actually when in Korea? Like...

Hello there!~ Hope you are doing well. 😄😄😄 So, you've decided to apply. You finished the application forms and attached all the requirements placed in a portfolio. Sent it to the embassy (embassy track) in your country or directly to the university (uni track). The scholarship committee reviewed your application and tadah. . . you are qualified. You passed the document screening! Congrats! What's next??? - INTERVIEW. INTERVIEW *Note: ONLY selected applicants or applicants who passed the document screening will be able to proceed to the interview phase. The university/embassy will be contacting you via email.* I applied via UNIVERSITY TRACK . So I sent my documents directly to my university. Then, after screening, they contacted me via email for my Skype Interview. I was really disappointed by the internet connection at that time that I really cried after the interview! My interview was cut actually, and I thought they will never call again. Glad, they called me again after 5...

Hello!~ This is How to Apply for Scholarships - Part 2! Hope you have read Part 1 so that you could understand Part 2. Without further ado, let's get started. Once you've decided to go for this, you should do your very best. It includes risk - time, money, and resources. YOU CAN NEVER GET THOSE RESOURCES BACK  such as your documents. . . once you submit it so better have a BACKUP copy, Photocopy, extra copy. . . Okay?  *** NOTE: This is based on GKS 2020 requirements but usually the details are the same every year for GRADUATE STUDIES. The basic requirements are stated here.***  For Uni Track: Only Two-rounds of selection.  Must submit ONE set of original application documents. For Embassy Track: Has Three-rounds of selection.  Must submit ONE set of original application forms and THREE sets of photocopied application forms. Be prepared. The competition is very tough. 1. QUALIFICATIONS Nationality All applicants and their parents must not hold Korean citize...

Scholarships are  a grant or payment made to support a student's education, awarded on the basis of academic or other achievements. (Oxford dictionary) There are so many scholarships all over the world. Almost every country offers scholarships for international students as fellowship, internship, research, etc. which are either partially (25%, 50%, 75%) or f ully-funded scholarships.  A fully-funded scholarship is what's all been aiming for. Now, in this post, I will only talk about the Global Korea Scholarship (GKS).

Hello Everyone! I just want to share my journey as a 2020 GKS Schola r . It all started with a dream to pursue graduate studies related to my passion. I told my 27-year-old self : I want to be more in order to do more and help more. If I become capable, I can serve the people and most importantly, God. My passion is about protecting and sustaining our environment. While having that passion, I doubted myself and thought that I was old for this and maybe I can't do it. I asked myself, "Can I do it?"  ,  "Do I have the means to push through it?" but, a quote struck me -   If not now, when?  whoa! that was really moving, convincing... I then became more eager to materialize the plan that the Lord planted  so deep in my heart - that I should pursue this dream and become an Environmental Warrior He wanted me to be.  1. The Treasure Hunt $$$ Since I have decided to pursue graduate studies related to the environment but realized that I do not have the means (...