Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Great experience in Korea University Past Review

By (Undecided, Brandeis University) - abroad from 06/27/2014 to 08/08/2014 with

Korea University: Seoul - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I had a great experience on Korea from both academic and living aspect.

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 6 months+

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

It was a great experience studying in KU!! The classes are not very easy, but really corresponding to Brandeis study.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

All the people on campus are outgoing and very willing to help us.

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

I lived in the Frontier House, which is a latest built apartment. All the facilities are very new.

* Food:

I have to say the food is not bad in KU, but I didn't get used to kimchi....

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

All my classmate in class are outgoing and they are just as interested in the Korean culture as I am. We explored the culture together.

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

I didn't has a chance to try its health care system, but I heard from my Korea friends that the system is pretty good.

* Safety:

The campus is kind of in the downtown of Seoul, so I feel the people around campus are all nice and welcoming.

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

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)

Comparing to the dining in the states, dining in Korea is a little bit more expensive.

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? No

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

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  • 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?
  • Dorm
  • Professors
  • TAs
* What could be improved?
  • Food
  • Food
  • Food
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? Many of the restaurant and stores don't accept credit card or have a discount if you use money. If I knew it, I'd bring more cash with me to Korea.

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!