Updates

So for the benefit of those joining the next summer abroad in SIM or NTU or wherever you are, in SKKU.
I will post some updates.

1) submit online application to SKKU. register on those portal. you can firstly go to their main page for ISS 2014 for that matter. then go to <REGISTRATION> then, <ONLINE APPLICATION>

HERE: http://summer.skku.edu/

Apply as soon as possible to secure your dorm allocation.

2) Update your particulars and passport photo (scanned) and passport (scanned)
Opt for free Korean language class. A Korean Language Module is also offered but only at Suwon Campus.
Opt if you want to have SKKU ISS Health insurance (not travel insurance)
Opt if you want to have Transport from airport to school/dorm.
Choose the modules that you want to take. Normally its 700USD. But i think NTU students just need to pay 420USD. not sure if it applies only for engine students.

3) Wait for them to confirm your application (even without having to update the travel details and insurance page). They will send an email that says your application is confirmed, can proceed to do payment, which may land up in your Junk mail, do check. OR they may miss out, and hence you will not receive the email.

Regardless of the email, for updates, do personally login your SKKU ONLINE PORTAL AT iss.skku.edu to check if the status has changed from  "APPLICATION" to "CONFIRMATION AND PAYMENT"

4) Proceed on to do your payment. In Singapore, doing the Bankwire transfer via POSB or DBS, it is cheaper to do it online (on their page) than at the counter. it costs 25bucks lesser.
For those new to iBanking, do note that for the above mentioned banks, you will need at least 3 working days including saturday for them to assess the application for iBanking and then mail you the iBanking device. Yes. it is a Device.

5) Just to note: Dorm allocation are based on first come first serve basis. so, as mentioned in POINTER 1, register as soon as possible. Even if you have not paid up, its okay. Dorm is based on application submitted.

My friend who registered later, was assigned to the Suwon dorm. SKKU provided a complementary bus ride, not sure if you need to pay onboard. but since its complementary, i suppose not. whichever it is, Suwon dorm will be pretty inaccessible to Seoul i guess...

6) DO YOUR PAYMENT. and you are done! just wait for SKKU and your home school to update you! For SIM, there will be predeparture briefing, which i think is pretty important. for sadly, it crashed with my global revision :(

From what I see, 2013, the school officially starts from July 1 to 19. We will move into the dorm and out of it from June 26 to July 24. So before it starts and after lesson ends, it will be orientation and activities. when school starts, morning class runs from 930-12 and then lunch break for i think an hour. then noon class 130 to 4. Korean language on Tuesday and Thursday, 4-6pm. Activities usually on Wednesdays.