Amazing culture, people, and experience! Past Review
By A student (Illinois State University) - abroad from 02/28/2012 to 06/18/2012 with
Dong-Ah Institute of Media and Arts: Ansung - Direct Enrollment & Exchange
I learned how to be independent, how to create great relationships with people who you do not have much in common with, how to embrace different cultures, and how to appreciate all the experiences we were given. It was definitely worthwhile.
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | None |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
Classes are not too intense but they are hands-on so you learn a lot. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
Administration funded a lot of trips for us which was really nice and they were always helpful. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
The dorms are not the nicest but everything we needed was there and it was great living with the students. |
| * Food: |
The food on-campus is okay but food off-campus is very good. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
I met a lot of people abroad so I felt very integrated, but of course with the language barrier I could not talk to everyone. |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
I didn't really have any health issues. |
| * Safety: |
I felt very safe in this country. |
| 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) |
I spent a lot of money going out but I could have easily lived on a small budget. |
| * Was housing included in your program cost? | Yes |
| * Was food included in your program cost? | Yes |
| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | $50-100 |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | For this country, if you have room in your suitcase bring extra hygiene products because things like shampoo and conditioner can be a little expenses. |
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 |
There was a class offered for the language that you could take for free if you wanted. |
| How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? | None |
| How would you rate your language skills at the end of the program? | Beginner |
| How many hours per day did you use the language? |
Direct Enrollment/Exchange
| * Did you study abroad through an exchange program or did you directly enroll in the foreign university? | Exchange |
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? | More about what you will need so that you do not over or under pack. |
