Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Unforgettable Past Review

By (Brandeis University) - abroad from 06/26/2019 to 08/02/2019 with

Korea University: Seoul - International Summer Campus

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I learned how to be more independent

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

It was honestly an enriching experience to be integrated into the Korean Culture. Locals were really friendly and every night was a new adventure.

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)

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? No

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

  • Local Students
  • Americans
  • 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?
  • Food
  • People
  • Scenery
* What could be improved?
  • Organization
  • Buddy System
  • Textbooks
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? That South Korea is hilly

Reasons For Studying Abroad

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The Networker
An active student leader, it was important for you to network abroad as well. Once overseas, you sought out student clubs, volunteered with local organizations, or attended community events. You encouraged your friends join you, and often considered how you could reflect your international experiences in a resume.

Individual Course Reviews

Course Name/Rating:

Developmental Psychology
Course Department: Psychology
Instructor: Eric Youngstrom
Instruction Language: English
Comments:
Credit Transfer Issues:
Course Name/Rating:

Language Culture and Society in Korea
Course Department: Humanities
Instructor: Suny Cho
Instruction Language: English
Comments:
Credit Transfer Issues: