PRE-DEPARTURE
Accomodation
Gonzaga Hall
GONZAGA HALL WEBPAGE
Pros
on-campus dormitory
fitness center (The fitness center operates from 6:00 am to 1:00 am at room GH-A B109. Students staying in the dormitory must follow the dormitory regulations. Students who do not follow the regulations may be asked to leave the dormitory. The fee will not be refunded in this case.)
Internet access
Cons
There are limitations on temperature control in summer (up to 25 degrees)
The laundry room can be used 24 hours at room GH-A B106 for women and room GH-A B108 for men. These rooms are equipped with coin-operated washers and dryers.
Price
Approximately $500–$600.
Further information
2 students per room
All rooms are equipped with the following essentials: air conditioner, shower bath, toilet, wardrobes, beds, desks, desk chairs, drawer, shoes closet, internet phone and high-speed internet access.
Bed size: Single bed 1,100mm * 2,070mm
Items such as laptop computer, blanket/sheets, pillow/pillowcase, towels, adapter, etc. need to be prepared.
One ID card for dormitory is issued per resident only by the office of Gonzaga Hall. Your ID card should be carried at all times and presented upon request of security staff.
Korea uses 220-volt outlets. Please bring a converter for your appliances.
Address to receive postal mail : (Student's Name), Gonzaga Hall (Rm. #), Sogang University, 35 Baekbeom-Ro, Mapo-Gu, Seoul 04107, Korea
* The above information is subject to change without notice.
Homestay
Pros
Deep cultural immersion in Korean family life.
Language learning through daily interactions.
Breakfast provided, optional dinner.
Comfortable living environment.
Warm hospitality from host families.
Cons
Must follow house rules (e.g., curfew).
Guest rooms may only have fans instead of air conditioning.
Price
Approximately $1,600–$2,000 (varies by host rating).
Guest House
Pros
Opportunity to meet friends from diverse nationalities.
Cons
Shared rooms with 3–4 people.
Limited space and shared facilities, especially during hot summer months.
Price
Approximately $1,200–$1,500.
Note
Various room types available (2-person, 3-person, 4-person) with different capacities.
Goshiwon
Pros
Affordable prices.
Some provide free ramen and rice.
Cons
Small rooms, some may lack windows.
Often older and poorly maintained facilities.
Price
Approximately $800–$1,200.
Note
Mostly occupied by long-term residents, so capacity may be limited.
Hotel
Pros
Comfortable facilities and private environment.
Daily room cleaning service.
Cons
Higher prices.
Lack of cooking and laundry facilities for daily living.
Price
Approximately $2,500–$3,500.