Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

KUISC - one of the best programmes that need to join for at least once in life Past Review

By (University of Hong Kong) - abroad from 06/26/2018 to 07/19/2018 with

Korea University: Seoul - International Summer Campus

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
This was my second time to join programmes that held by Korea University (KUIWC 2016 and KUISC 2018), and KUISC have given me the chance to know more about Korea, not only about Korean culture but also how to interact with locals. During KUISC, I have learnt Korean which is really useful in daily lives and especially during my stay in Seoul - I can use what I have learnt to talk to locals that can facilitate our communications, and I felt so satisfied when I could used Korean to chat with them and understand their meanings. This programme also provided lots of opportunities for us to join activities with both international and local students, where we can build up cross-country friendships inside and outside the classroom. It was worthwhile for me to join KUISC as I did not only learn Korean from a good teacher and classmates from other countries, but also making lots of good friends and gaining lots of meaningful experience through the programme, which are some remarkable and precious memories to me.

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 1 month - 6 months

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

* Food:

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

* Safety:

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

KUISC is such a great programme that provides lots of opportunities to students where we can learn academic knowledge and join various cultural activities, so it will be nice for me to join this programme that I can really learn something new as well as broaden my horizon.

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)

Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? $200

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

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? Beginning Korean II
How many hours per day did you use the language?

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?

Select all that apply

  • International Students
* Who did you take classes with?

Select all that apply

  • 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?
  • Good academic course
  • Nice arrangement of cultural activities
  • Good staff
* What could be improved?
  • Time of Korean class
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? No.

Reasons For Studying Abroad

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The Academic or Linguist
You 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!