Survival Guide 2020 Survival Guide for International Students 2020 KAIST College of Business, 85 Hoegi-ro, Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul, Korea 02455 www.business.kaist.edu １ Survival Guide 2020 Table of Contents Life as KCB Student Introduction ---------------------------------------------------------- 4 Arrival Information ------------------------------------------------- 5 Academic Information --------------------------------------------- 9 Holiday Information ------------------------------------------------ 12 Campus Map -------------------------------------------------------- 14 Campus Facilities -------------------------------------------------- 15 Sports Facilities ----------------------------------------------------- 20 Housing Information ----------------------------------------------- 21 Campus Area ------------------------------------------------------- 24 Visa & Alien Registration ----------------------------------------- 26 Health Information ------------------------------------------------- 27 Life in Korea About Korea --------------------------------------------------------- 29 Transportation ------------------------------------------------------ 30 Living in Korea ------------------------------------------------------ 34 Medical Services & Hospitals ----------------------------------- 35 Expenses ------------------------------------------------------------ 36 Attractions & Entertainment ------------------------------------- 38 KAIST College of Business, 85 Hoegi-ro, Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul, Korea 02455 www.business.kaist.edu ２ Survival Guide 2020 KAIST College of Business, 85 Hoegi-ro, Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul, Korea 02455 www.business.kaist.edu ３ Survival Guide 2020 INTRODUCTION About KAIST College of Business KAIST College of Business (KCB) is a highly respected graduate school with a stellar reputation in Korea and throughout the world for research and teaching in technology-based management. It was founded in 1996 as Korea’s first full-time MBA program. In 2006, the 3 graduate schools of KAIST were combined under the single name of Business School. Working towards the common goal of developing a world renowned technology-based management school, KCB is accredited by AACSB and EQUIS, and is the member of GMAC and PIM. KCB is also ranked as one of the top MBA schools in the Financial Times. KCB boasts of experienced professors, lecturers and advanced academic degree programs. It is offered through KAIST Graduate School of Management (Techno MBA), KAIST Graduate School of Finance (Finance MBA), KAIST Graduate School of Information Media and Management (Information and Media MBA), and KAIST Graduate School of Green Growth (Green MBA, Green Policy Program). In addition, in 2016 KCB integrated with the School of Business and Technology Management located in the Daejeon campus, growing into a larger and stronger business school. KCB is structured to provide the students the intellectual and management skills and also the conceptual and analytical tools necessary in facing the future. In addition, we provide a wide range of choices, so students can take on a leadership role and chart their desired course of achievement. Ingenuity and teamwork are the skills necessary to succeed. We believe that these factors along with KCB’s advanced capabilities in instruction and research will pave the road to a bright future. Academic Organization KAIST College of Business, 85 Hoegi-ro, Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul, Korea 02455 www.business.kaist.edu ４ Survival Guide 2020 ARRIVAL INFORMATION KAIST College of Business is located in the northeastern part of Seoul and takes about 1.5 hours from/to the Incheon International Airport. Limousine bus is an inexpensive way to get to KAIST! Airport Limousine bus #6102 route “Gangbuk/Seongbuk(or GireumㆍJeongneung) ↔ Incheon Airport” is the one that travels near the school. You can find any bus stop for #6102 bus among 4 stops below. Incheon International Airport Terminal 1 Incheon International Airport Terminal 2 - 3F Departure Hall 11 Gate - 3F Departure Hall 6 Gate - 1F No.7A - B1F No.21, 22 You can buy your ticket at the bus stop: KRW 15,000~16,000. You would need to prepare cash in advance. Your stop is “Sungrye Elementary school (Korea Univ.)” Station. From there, it is a 5-minute taxi ride to KAIST College of Business. The taxi ride costs about KRW 5,000 won. For more information, please click on the following link. Thank you. (Airport Limousine Info: https://www.calt.co.kr/lang/en/ ) KAIST College of Business, 85 Hoegi-ro, Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul, Korea 02455 www.business.kaist.edu ５ Survival Guide 2020 ARRIVAL INFORMATION Taxis are another way to get to the school from the airport. The fare from Incheon airport to KCB is approximately 70,000 won to 80,000 won for a standard taxi. All taxi passengers are responsible for tollgate fee of 7,500 won. If you have much luggage, it is recommended to take a taxi. There are four different types of taxis – Standard, Deluxe& Jumbo, and International. All taxis in Korea use a meter system. Type Basic Fare Fare Increase Details 20% surcharge applies during late-night (00:00-04:00) and when traveling out of the 2,800~ Calculated by Standard city 3,800 won distance traveled (30% surcharge applies when traveling out of the city) Deluxe & 3,900~ Calculated by No surcharge for use of deluxe and jumbo Jumbo 6,500 won distance traveled taxis. International You need to check: www.intltaxi.co.kr Standard Taxi (mid-sized, sedan) Regular taxis are the cheapest and most common taxis in Seoul. They can be easily flagged down on the streets from just about anywhere. Regular taxis are orange, but a few are white or gray. Deluxe Taxi Called “model taxi” in Korean, deluxe taxis are black with a yellow sign on the top. Both sides of the taxi have the Deluxe Taxi sign. They offer slightly more passenger space and a higher standard of service than regular taxis. This means that the basic fare and the fare for additional distance are higher than regular taxis. Jumbo Taxi A van taxi that can accommodate six to ten passengers is also available for larger groups. Jumbo taxis provide simultaneous interpretation by phone for certain languages, and are equipped with a receipt-issuing device and a credit card reader. Fares are the same as deluxe taxi. International Taxi Korea offers special international taxis, which are driven by taxi drivers who can speak one or more foreign languages such as English, Japanese, or Chinese. International taxis look the same as standard taxis, except they feature the words "International Taxi" on the body and top of the car. For more info on Transportations around Korea & within Seoul: http://english.visitkorea.or.kr/enu/TRP/TP_ENG_7.jsp KAIST College of Business, 85 Hoegi-ro, Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul, Korea 02455 www.business.kaist.edu ６ Survival Guide 2020 ARRIVAL INFORMATION Show this explanation to the taxi driver. 주소: 서울시 동대문구 회기로 85 (구주소: 서울시 동대문구 청량리동 207-43) 네비게이션에 ‘KAIST 서울캠퍼스파정사’ 검색. 아래 약도에 표시된 KAIST 경영대학 내에 위치한 파정사(학생 기숙사)까지 부탁드립니다. 1. 고려대 역에서 경희대 방향으로 오시면서, 왼쪽으로 KIST 지나고 산림청 지나서 홍릉초등학교 건너편에 위치하고 있습니다. 비보호 신호에서 좌회전해서 정문을 통과하시고 일 방향으로 언덕을 따라 올라와주세요(아래 빨간 화살표 참고). 2. 정문이 닫혀 있을 시, 후문으로 부탁드립니다(아래 파란 화살표 참고): 정문에서 신호 하나를 더 지나서 왼편 편의점 CU 에서 좌회전 후, 언덕을 따라 올라와주세요. 안전 바 지나서 왼쪽 길입니다. KAIST College of Business, 85 Hoegi-ro, Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul, Korea 02455 www.business.kaist.edu ７ Survival Guide 2020 ARRIVAL INFORMATION KAIST College of Business is located in the northeastern part of Seoul neighboring with 4 universities and 5 research institutes. KAIST College of Business Subway Line #6 Subway Line #1, Central Nearest Subway Stations Line 1. Heogi Station (Exit No.1) (15 min. walk/ 15 min. bus/ 5 min. taxi) A. Exit the subway station through Exit No. 1, find the local bus station on your right down the stairs. B. Take local bus #1(green color, fee: KRW 900) and get off at next station. You will see Starbucks and KT Olleh Store across the street. C. Cross the street and walk down the alley between Starbucks and KT Olleh Shop until the alley comes to an end (less than 5 min. walk). You will find the rear gate of KAIST College of Business on your right. D. Walk up the hill and turn left at the first forked road. Continue walking until you find SUPEX building (Building No. 2) on your left. Line 6. Korea University Station (Exit No. 6) (15 min. walk / 10 min. bus / 5min. taxi) A. Exit the subway station through Exit No. 6, find the local bus station straight ahead before you reach the first crosswalk. B. Take blue bus #273(fee: KRW 1250) and get off at Hongneong Elementary School (2nd stop). After you get off, cross the street toward KAIST College of Business main entrance. C. Walk up the stairs ahead and continue your way forward to find SUPEX building on your right. KAIST College of Business, 85 Hoegi-ro, Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul, Korea 02455 www.business.kaist.edu ８ Survival Guide 2020 ACADEMIC INFORMATION Academic Year The academic year consists of two semesters, 2020 Spring and Fall. Spring semester is from March to July, and fall semester is from September to December. In addition, summer and winter sessions run for 8 weeks respectively. Orientation is conducted before the semester begins, and the date & details will be announced by email. Academic Calendar (2020) Spring Semester Semester Starting Day 16-week courses & 1st half 8-week courses March. 16 2nd half 8-week courses May. 11 Course Registration (Add/Drop) 16-week courses (3 credits) March. 09 ~ March. 23 1st half 8-week courses (1.5 credits) March. 09 ~ March. 23 2nd half 8-week courses (1.5 credits) May. 11 ~ May. 18 Withdrawal 16-week courses March. 24 ~ May. 01 1st half 8-week courses March. 24 ~ March. 27 2nd half 8-week courses May. 20 ~ May. 25 Examinations 16-week courses (mid-term) & 1st half 8-week courses May. 04 ~ May. 08 16-week courses (final) & 2nd half 8-week courses June. 29 ~ July. 03 Semester Ending Day July. 03 Fall Semester Semester Starting Day 16-week courses & 1st half 8-week courses Aug. 31 2nd half 8-week courses Oct. 28 Course Registration (Add/Drop) 16-week courses (3 credits) Aug. 24 ~ Sept. 07 1st half 8-week courses (1.5 credits) Aug.