Nice semester in Seoul Past Review
By A student (East Asian Studies, Business, Brandeis University) - abroad from 02/24/2015 to 06/23/2015 with
CIEE: Seoul - Arts and Sciences
I gained an experience in Korean society and people; and it was the most worthful gain that I earn from this program
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 2 weeks - 1 month |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
I liked the diverse academic resources at Yonsei; |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
I like CIEE staffs; they were very responsible and easy to contact when I have any questions about program and school |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
Since I stayed at my family's house, I cannot evalute housing. |
| * Food: |
Korean Food is always RIGHT |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
I loved Yonsei's school spirit |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
During the program, I had any healthcare problem |
| * Safety: |
I had not experienced any threat on my safety in Seoul |
| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
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Finances
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* Money: How easily were you able to live on a student's budget?
(1 = not very easy/$200+ on food & personal expenses/week, 2.5 = $100/week, 5 = very easily/minimal cost) |
Other than transportation fee, textbook cost and food cost was very reasonable for student. |
| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | Less than $100 each week |
Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | Yes |
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How much did the program encourage you to use the language?
0 = No encouragement, 5 = frequent encouragement to use the language |
I like my Japanses class which learning Japanese skill on Business basis; However, it was hard to understand Professor gave Report written in Japanese after reading Japanese Literature for Midterm. |
| How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? | Beginner |
| How would you rate your language skills at the end of the program? | Intermediate |
| What was the highest level language course you had completed prior to departure? | Japanese 10A |
| How many hours per day did you use the language? | |
| Do you have any tips/advice on the best ways to practice the language for future study abroad participants? | Be more active in participate conversation in foreign language; make forienge friends whom you can practive your language |
Other Program Information
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A Look Back
| * What did you like most about the program? |
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| * What could be improved? |
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | I would like to know more detailed reviews on the courses |
