Unforgettable summer ever in my life! Past Review
By Cheung Chi Yan (Chinese University of Hong Kong / CUHK) - abroad from 06/25/2018 to 08/02/2018 with
Korea University: Seoul - International Summer Campus
It's my first time to join an exchange program, and I have longed for going to Korea because of its culture. Joining KUISC is definitely a right choice because I am able to meet so many friends, both international and local. We always made great memories when we hanged out together. Besides, the courses I took offer me some knowledge other than my major. From this experience, I think the most treasurable stuff is the life-long relationship I built in Korea. If I had not joined this program, I would not be able to meet so many people from all around the world and learn about their cultural background.
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | None |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
Professors in this program come from various countries and background. Their teaching quality is high and are very nice, willing to offer help to international students. There are some extra-curricular activities every week for us to integrate into local Korean culture. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
The staff is very helpful and can solve my enquiries very soon. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
I live in a double room in CJ International House. Although it is a bit tiring to climb up the slopes, it is still an enjoyable experience as I can look at the beautiful view of Seoul downtown in the balcony. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
Extra-curricular activities are arranged from time to time and every incoming student can join the buddy program according to their own will, in which we can meet local Korean students. These surely enhance cultural integration. |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| * Safety: |
The way from Anam station back to dormitory is quite dark after 8pm, so it may be a bit scary and frightening to walk alone, especially for girls. |
| 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) |
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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 |
The teacher effectively encourages us to use Korean to share our experience in Korea. |
| 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? | Level 2 |
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| Do you have any tips/advice on the best ways to practice the language for future study abroad participants? | Try to be brave and speak to the locals even when your oral skills are not very fluent. Local people are very nice and will try to help you. |
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? | Dormitory environment |
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.' |
