Korea University Summer Campus Past Review
By A student (Brandeis University) - abroad from 06/26/2018 to 08/03/2018 with
Korea University: Seoul - International Summer Campus
I learned about economics and contemporary Korea statues. It's new for me, so I like it.
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 1 month - 6 months |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
KU has excellent cultural activities and professors. I learned a lot about South Korea. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
There are many student staff available to help. Though the locals do not speak English, we could always ask them for help. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
Classrooms are in one building, and there are many restaurants, cafe, and convenience stores nearby. The dorm arrangement is thoughtful as well. There are mirrors everywhere! |
| * Food: |
All Korea food is tasty. But fruit and milk are quite expensive. I bought 40 meal plans and explored the restaurants nearby for dinner. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
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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
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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 = $100/week, 5 = very easily/minimal cost) |
It really depends on different lifestyles. |
| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | 150$ |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Forget it. The food is so good that I love to spend money on food and desserts. |
Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | Yes |
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How much did the program encourage you to use the language?
0 = No encouragement, 5 = frequent encouragement to use the language |
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| How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? | Beginner |
| How would you rate your language skills at the end of the program? | Beginner |
| What was the highest level language course you had completed prior to departure? | Knowing the rules of pronunciation |
| How many hours per day did you use the language? | 0 |
Other Program Information
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A Look Back
| * What did you like most about the program? |
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | I should learn more Korean language. Because most people in South Korea do not speak English, it's really inconvenient. |
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! |
