Quickie Experience Past Review

By (East Asian Studies, Mount Holyoke College) - abroad from 08/05/2015 to 08/21/2015 with

Ewha Womans University: Seoul - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
N/A

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 1 month - 6 months

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

It was easy, not very rigorous because it was only two weeks of instruction

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

Very helpful and patient

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

Good room

* Food:

Wished they feed us breakfast and dinner.

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

Activities were fun

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

N/A

* Safety:

If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? No

Finances

* 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)

Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? $500
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Always ask for discounts

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? Yes
How much did the program encourage you to use the language?

0 = No encouragement, 5 = frequent encouragement to use the language

Only encouraged to practice language within classroom.

How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? Intermediate
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? 300 Level
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? Always venture on your own to practice the language with locals. If you are alone, you can't hide behind a more experienced friend as they do the talking

Direct Enrollment/Exchange

* Did you study abroad through an exchange program or did you directly enroll in the foreign university? Direct Enrollment

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Dorm
* Who did you live with?

Select all that apply

  • International Students
* Who did you take classes with?

Select all that apply

  • International Students
About how many local friends did you make that you will likely keep in touch with?

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • Activities
* What could be improved?
  • Providing meals
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? Nothing that I can think of at the moment