Summer of a lifetime Past Review
By A student (University of Massachusetts / UMass - Boston) - abroad from 06/26/2017 to 01/06/2018 with
Korea University: Seoul - International Summer Campus
I gained a lot of network, met new friends from different countries, and change my perspective on life. It was so worth it, I have met many amazing person, and met the most amazing girl who happen to live in the same state as me
Personal Information
How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 2 weeks - 1 month |
Review Your Program
* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
Great teachers from all around from different countries. Help me a lot and got me through the classes I needed |
* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
The staff were very helpful, everyone formed groups so we all made friends from different countries. GROUP 9 and Group 10!! always and forever |
* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
I did not live there when I was there but in 2015 I did. The rooms were very cozy and the remote is very self explanatory. Plus a great view of Anam! |
* Food: |
Food, is the best there. Amazing and cheap. Very helpful when you don't want to use much money to eat. |
* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
Great programs were added by KU. The classes and activities gave me a better understanding in Korea. |
* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
N/A |
* Safety: |
No matter where you go, Korea is very safe. |
If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
I've done it 2 times before and will do it again. Once in 2015 and 2017 |
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 was very easy, everything there was soo cheap. |
Language
* Did your program have a foreign language component? | Yes |
Direct Enrollment/Exchange
* Did you study abroad through an exchange program or did you directly enroll in the foreign university? | Exchange |
Other Program Information
* Where did you live?
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* Who did you live with?
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* Who did you take classes with?
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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? | I wish I knew everything was going to be fine, and nothing to be nervous about. |
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 LinguistYou 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! |