My New Home Past Review
By Cinira (Patrick Henry High School) - abroad from 06/25/2018 to 08/03/2018 with
Korea University: Seoul - International Summer Campus
What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I learned to be more independent and self-reliable during my experience abroad. Of course it is all fun and games, but throughout all the fun, at the end of it, you really learn to find yourself. Also, having to live almost two months with complete strangers was a challenge, and it will be for many people. That is one thing to overcome, the fascinating culture shock, meeting new people, adapting and understanding to many cultures that surrounds you.
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 1 month - 6 months |
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* Overall educational experience
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* Host Country Program Administration
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* Housing:
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
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| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
Korea University is such a big place that I haven't had a chance to explore all of it yet. Also, Seoul is also a place that I would never get tired of. There's still so much to see and do. All the staffs were so friendly and amazing! They do their best for us to have fun and get the best out of not only KU but Korea. |
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? | Approximately $100 |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Due to all the excitement, you would probably go all out because there is just so much to experience. However, don't rush your time to have fun! Actually spend your time wisely, and manage your money. Pick a certain amount of money to spend per day or else your money would really go down the drain, and you would have to live on 80 cent ramen for a while (yes, happened to me for a couple of days). |
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? | Intermediate |
| What was the highest level language course you had completed prior to departure? | Beginner |
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| Do you have any tips/advice on the best ways to practice the language for future study abroad participants? | Watch a lot of movies! |
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? | Overall, everything is amazing! There are very little flaws that may happen because of your own liking. For me personally, I wish I knew that KU have an underground area where their campus store is held, or all the shortcuts to reach the lecture building, and all the mini coffee shops hidden around the campus! Yes, there are still a lot to explore (just wish I knew them a little earlier) |
Reasons For Studying Abroad
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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! |
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