An unforgettable summer exchange experience Past Review
By Jolene Sng (National University of Singapore / NUS) - abroad from 06/27/2017 to 08/04/2017 with
Korea University: Seoul - International Summer Campus
i've learnt to be more independent, definitely worthwhile!
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 0-2 weeks |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
The teachers were knowledgeable, approachable and would definitely go an extra mile for their students. I've not met such dedicated teachers in my life, and i will never forget the care and dedicated i received from them! |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
there were many activities offered to ensure smooth integration and cultural exposure for students |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
I did not stay in the dormitory, but my airbnb accomodation was great! |
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Personally, i really like korean food. With the activities offered, we were exposed to many popular korean foods such as ramyeon and fried chicken, all of which i thoroughly enjoyed! |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
Although i was exposed to the local culture, i felt that the time spent was abit short |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
it was really the best experience i had, with a good balance between work and play. I managed to accomplish everything i had set out to do, and was able to experience what it is like living abroad. I really like Seoul (food, scenery...etc) and would definitely recommend this to all my friends |
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) |
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| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | about $100 with limitations and controlled spending |
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? | Exchange |
Other Program Information
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A Look Back
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | Korean culture, Korean education system |
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 Nearly Native or Trail BlazerCraving the most authentic experience possible, perhaps you lived with a host family or really got in good with the locals. You may have felt confined by your program requirements and group excursions. Instead, you'd have preferred to plan your own trips, even skipping class to conduct your own 'field work.' |
