Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

It is great. Past Review

By (Economics, Brandeis University) - abroad from 06/28/2017 to 08/05/2017 with

Korea University: Seoul - International Summer Campus

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I learned the specific knowledge of economics and different culture. It is worthwhile.

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? None

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

The program is great. The program reply emails so quickly and answer all my questions clearly. I love the teachers and their teaching method. It is an intensive program and I work hard on my course, but it worth my efforts. Seoul is a great city and school provide us some free trip and interesting activities.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

The program provides me a lot of help. They reply my questions so quickly and clearly. When I want to swap the course, they did that for me.

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

It is clear and safe.

* Food:

The food is too spicy.

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

The people in Korea is friendly.

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

I do not any experience about this part. But, I am sure that if you need any help on this part, the staff of the program will help you.

* Safety:

It is safe in the school and outside of the school.

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

I want to go somewhere else.

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)

It is not expensive.

Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? 100dollar

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? No

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?

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  • Hotel
* Who did you live with?

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  • Other
* Who did you take classes with?

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  • 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?
  • The professor
* What could be improved?
  • variety of courses
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? The summer of Seoul is so hot.

Reasons For Studying Abroad

To help future students find programs attended by like-minded individuals, please choose the profile that most closely represents you.
The Academic or Linguist
You went abroad with specific academic goals in mind; the program credentials and rigor of your coursework abroad were very important to you. You had a great time abroad, but never lost sight of your studies and (if applicable) were diligent with your foreign language study. Good for you!