Guide to INHA Summer School Program (Incheon, South Korea)

I almost forgot to post about this! Actually I want to post the details how I joined this summer program, but.. Okay lemme just tell you how to join. At first I knew this from twitter, and I'm drooled because of the affordable fee! I joined 2013 INHA Summer School and it cost $680 = around 8,095,238 rupiahs ($1 = 11,900 Rupiah) but when I joined that the currency is about 9.500 so I paid about 6,460,000 Rupiahs :P

How to join?

1. Open http://summer.inha.ac.kr/ and there's "Quick Menu" on the right side, you might click "APPLY".
2. The application period usually starts at the end of February.
3. If you want the details of their schedule, you have to download their SUMMER SCHOOL brochure and poster. You might find the exact information of the program, including the course.
4. SEE THE PICT BELOW. The red circle is the main part if you want to join the program.
5. After you sent the application, just wait for about a week, then they'll send an email to you about the payment.

For 2014 INHA Summer School, it cost a lot higher than last year O.o There's early bird option (payment before April 20th 2014) $880, meanwhile the regular one is $980, if your university is a partner with INHA, then you got $50 discount! For more information please refer to their brochure, okay.. hahaha.

FAQ:

1. Do I have to send my transcript, passport copies, etc for applying?
   NO, on their application form you just have to fill your identity (nationality, birth date, etc), your passport number, course that you want to join, and your home university's International affair information (name, phone, email, address).


2. For the payment, it must be paid from HANA BANK only?
   NO, you can pay the fee from all kind of Bank. Just said that you want to send the money overseas, they'll help you to get the form. Fill the form according to the details that INHA has informed you:
   Bank : Hana Bank
   Swift Code: HNBNKRSE
   Branch Name: Inha University Branch
   Bank Address: 101-1 Euljiro 1-ga, Seoul, Korea
   Bank Telephone: +82-2-2002-1111
   Account No. 748-910004-12232
   
   I paid it from BCA, it also cost the tax/charge if you want to send money overseas. I forgot the amount, I think it's about $11? If you didn't pay the charge, the amount of money you sent might be cut. Example: you send exact $980, but in Korea, they might receive only $970, then you must pay the rest while you're arrived in Korea (INHA).
   
   If you still want to pay it from HANA BANK, I've been to Hana too. They said I must open an account first, then transfer my money to INHA. But, if you just want to use it once (the account), then you must close it right? If you want to close the account, you must spare some amount of money inside that account and can't be used by you. They also said, "We afraid it'll cost higher that you paid it from the local bank, I suggest you to pay it from local bank rather than opening an account for this." So, it's up to you people! ;)


3. The fees is including the tuition and dorm (accommodation) right?
   YES! Also including the breakfast and dinner! They will inform you the time when you can get your breakfast and dinner. Don't be late guys! They close on time! The accommodation it self is a dorm. Each room has 4 beds with the desk and cupboard under your bed. You'll have 3 new friends in your room :) 


4. Airplane fee and VISA thing?
   You must buy your own ticket and make the VISA by your own too. It's pretty simple. I bought Air Asia (roundtrip) and it cost about 7,000,000 Rupiahs. Maybe if you booked it sooner, the cheaper price you got. The VISA it self cost 300,000 Rupiahs.


5. Cost estimation for the program?
   I can't give you the exact estimation because everyone has their own itinerary. Just add the Summer School fee ($880) + Plane ($588) + VISA ($25,2) + Shopping etc ($840 = Rp 10,000,000). I also extend my visit, 3 days, it cost me more because I must pay for the hostel (but I've include it in Shopping, etc). I still have around 300,000 Won (around Rp 3,000,000)at the end of my trip. So, you can manage it wisely right? :)


6. How about the living cost?
   Transportation of course. We always use BUS and Train (Subway). It cost 300 Won - 2,000 Won (from INHA, Incheon - to Seoul). It depends on how far did you going. They use T-Money, buy T-Money at the airport (3,000Won = still empty card) then you must fill it.
   
   The food is about 3,000 Won - 7,000 Won. For street food, kimbab usually it costs 3,000 Won. Jajangmyun, bibimbap is about 7,000 Won. Naengmyeon (Cold Noodle) is about 4,000 Won. Korean BBQ? It's about 11,000 Won. Fast food? Lotteria? Around 6,000 Won - 8,000 Won. Patbingsu (Red bean ice) is about 5,000 Won - 8,000 Won. You might also buy several snacks, food, and drink at their mini mart, cost about 600 Won - 2,000 Won.

Do you have any questions regarding this?? Lemme know! Maybe I can help you ;) Just leave it on the comment section below.