Summer Korean Language Program Past Review

By (Korean Studies, University of Hawaii - Manoa) for

Ewha Womans University: Seoul - International Co-ed Summer College

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
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Personal Information

The term and year this program took place: Summer 2009

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

The Korean language program was too intensive and was excruciatingly long. The normal class was perfect.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

Weakness = Unorganized

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

Great nightlife! No curfew! (Only in the International House)

* Food:

Had a few cafeterias. Decent food. Went out to eat more often.

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

Students that participated were really nice and outgoing. Field trips were pretty good too.

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

* Safety:

Great location!!! very safe! lots of people in the area!

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)

Language

Language acquisition improvement?

Direct Enrollment/Exchange

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

A Look Back

* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? It's a pretty good program. If you want to have fun in this really great neighborhood, take this program but don't enroll in the Korean courses.

Individual Course Reviews

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Intro to Korean History

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