Before traveling to Seoul, I had never heard of what Goshiwons and Hasukjibs were. I did not get to stay in one during my stay in Seoul, but through my friends and classmates I learned more and more about them.
If you want a strong recommendation from me I will strongly suggest 24 guesthouse Edae. The only con is that compared to most goshiwons and hasukjibs, 24 guesthouse is on the pricy side. But I can assure that the rooms do look like in the picture, people are very friendly and all the accommodations listed are given. While Ewha Woman's University might not be as close to your internship, the transportation system will make it work for you.
Most of my classmates that lived in Goshiwons and Hasukjibs agreed that the best way to find one was to personally go to them and talk to the landlord in person. There are websites that advertise them and can help you plan ahead as to which ones to visit. All around Korea university you can find different places advertised like in the picture above. Visiting them in person can give you an idea of what the place and the environment really looks like before committing it. The draw back of this is that you may want to book a hotel or find another living arrangement to give yourself time to visit these places. It sounds like a bit of a hassle, but trust me when you're living in a foreign place, having a comfortable and trusted place to comeback to at the end of your day will make adapting WAY more easier.
The pictures on this post show just some of the streets around the university. Most of the buildings on these streets are either Goshiwons or Hasukjibs, so the options are there. Also, during my stay I have seen many native Korean speakers offer themselves to help translate for those who needed it. Don't be afraid to ask for help!
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