Barely Making It: The Truth Behind My GKS Scholarship Journey in Korea

Studying in Korea with a GKS scholarship sounds like a dream, right? Free tuition, a monthly allowance, and living in a K-drama world… Well, reality was a bit different. From struggling with course registration to surviving on a student budget (while accidentally spending too much at Olive Young), working in a research lab, and even commuting 4 hours for my thesis—here’s my full, unfiltered journey! If you’re thinking of studying abroad, or just curious about what it’s really like, this video is for you! 🔹 My GKS journey: from arrival to graduation 🔹 What they don’t tell you about studying in Korea 🔹 Tips for surviving as a scholarship student ✨ LIKE & SUBSCRIBE for more stories about life in Korea! 📌 Timestamps: 00:00 Intro – My expectations vs. reality 00:07 First struggles: Moving in, crying in my dorm, and registration panic 02:19 Lab life: My daily routine as a scholarship student 02:56 Why I had to get a part-time job (and my Olive Young addiction) 03:48 The unexpected plot twist: Commuting 4 hours for my thesis?! 04:56 Graduation & looking back – Was it worth it? 05:47 Outro