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KUISC 2018: WE OUT HERE! Past Review

By (Elizabeth High School) - abroad from 06/26/2018 to 07/20/2018 with

Korea University: Seoul - International Summer Campus

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I gained a lot from my experience abroad. And it was definitely worth it! I learned things that I didn't know about, in terms of language and Culture. I explored different parts of the city and it was beautiful.

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 Overall Educational Experience was honestly the best! There were so many activities that KU provided for us. My professor was great, he was very helpful. The Course itself was very rigorous, I learned a lot in just one month. KUISC did not fail to make this fun but educational.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

I felt like the Administration was very organized and they were so nice! Every time I had a problem, they were happy to help me, and I appreciate that.

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

I was satisfied with the living arrangements. I stayed at CJ International House, my roomate was honestly the best! Overall, CJ was very neat and and the dorm was spacious. I like that every floor had their own study room, very useful! The hills going up to CJ killed me every time lol.

* Food:

THE FOOD IS AWESOME! I highly recommend Book's Cafe by Woodang Hall, I would always hang there after class. Besides that, there were so many restaurants near the school, you have so many options. Also, Ediya has good mango smoothies !

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

I felt very integrated with the local culture, people were very kind and welcoming! Once you go out and explore different parts of Seoul, it's a whole new experience, every place is different.

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

* Safety:

I felt like it was safe walking around at night, on and off campus. I didn't have any problems with anyone, everything went great.

If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? Yes

I would do this over and over again. The program at Korea University is the best, and I was never bored. There was much to do every day. It was a great experience, and I made great friends that are literally the best people!

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 okay to live on a student's budget, there is just a lot of things Seoul has that makes you want to BUY. Tried my best to save money.

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? Yes
How much did the program encourage you to use the language?

0 = No encouragement, 5 = frequent encouragement to use the language

I felt like the program somewhat encouraged me to use the language, I still had trouble, but it doesn't hurt to try.

How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? None
How would you rate your language skills at the end of the program? Beginner
Do you have any tips/advice on the best ways to practice the language for future study abroad participants? listen carefully and speak, and you shall learn!

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?

Select all that apply

  • Dorm
* Who did you live with?

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  • International Students
* 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?
  • Great Administration/Staff
  • Meeting New People
  • Experiencing a new Environment
* What could be improved?
  • -
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? I wish that I could of went with basic knowledge of Korean Language, because I somewhat struggled. Everything else was Okay!

Reasons For Studying Abroad

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The Outright Urbanite
A social butterfly, you're happiest in bustling cities with hip people, and took advantage of all it had to offer. You enjoyed the nightlife, and had fun going out dancing, and socializing with friends. Fun-loving and dressed to the nines, you enjoyed discovering new restaurants, shops, cafes, and bars in your host country.