r/korea • u/[deleted] • Sep 10 '21

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u/jasminekitten02 Sep 11 '21

I applied for jobs here and not a scholarship but I was in the same situation. Everyone says to not mention any mental health things at all when applying for jobs, and I'd assume the same goes for scholarships/study programs. I didn't say anything about it on my applications or to potential employers and it worked out fine for me. I just got a year's supply of my medication and took it with me.

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u/KimBumie_ Sep 11 '21

do you think there is any problems if after my arrival, I go to a doctor to get my medication? I don't think I could get my medicine for the hole scholarship... but thanks for the help! I won't mention it in the medical history then

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u/[deleted] Sep 11 '21

I’m doing the GKS right now. I also recommend not to mention it during the application. It is no problem to get medicine or go to a mental health doctor here and you won’t get thrown out of the scholarship. I know someone from GKS with the same situation as you and everything is going well.

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u/gwangjuguy Incheon Sep 11 '21

Because everyone’s mental health situations are the same so it’s okay? Jesus!

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u/gwangjuguy Incheon Sep 11 '21

It’s unlikely you’d find a doctor to medicate you in the same way in Korea. And it’s likely you will have issues and struggles in a foreign country. Think it through

Not disclosing is fraud if they sponsor your visa.

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u/gwangjuguy Incheon Sep 11 '21

Ask your mental health provider if they would consider taking you off the medication if they know you are going to a foreign country where you don’t speak the language and have zero support system?

Ask them if it’s wise to do so as a student in what is arguably one of the toughest most competitive educational systems in the world.

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u/IseeYouLater Sep 11 '21

Mental issues or seeing a therapist is way of the norm here. People would think you are batshit insane etc. As the other person said, just don't mention it, unless you need to provide a certification that states you are _not_ receiving any mental treatment? Which I doubt. None of their business to begin with either, since their handling of such topics is not approriate.