Studying in South Korea through the CIEE program Past Review
By David O (Economics., The University of Texas at Austin) for
CIEE: Seoul - Summer Korean Studies
What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
The professors and the courses offered were exactly what I was looking. I am satisfied with my academic experience as well as the cultural experience I had with my CIEE friends.
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 0-2 weeks |
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* Overall educational experience
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Not enough clear instructions (internet issues). |
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| 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) |
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| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | I feel like the housing should not have cost as much for a six-week stay without meals. |
Language
| How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? | None |
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Individual Course Reviews
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Korean Economy |
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| Instructor: | Doowon Lee |
| Instruction Language: | English |
| Comments: | Mostly lecture-based, this course addressed the development of Korean economy since 1950. The professor was well-prepared for the lecture and welcomed questions from the students. |
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North Korea, Inter-Korean Relations & Unification |
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| Instructor: | Yongho Kim |
| Instruction Language: | English |
| Comments: | The professor based his lecture on identifying North Korea's foreign policy behavior through three priorities. He was a great professor with much experience in the field. |
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