Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Summer study abroad in Korea University Past Review

By (undecided, Brandeis University) - abroad from 07/30/2014 to 08/07/2014 with

Korea University: Seoul - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
It was very nice to meet professors and students from Korea and other countries. I improved my communicating skills and I really enjoyed the time I had in Korea.

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.

I took two classes, which are Symbolic Logic and Contemporary Korean Society. The one about Korean Society is okay, and the Symbolic Logic class was great.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

I lived in Frontier House, where is a dormitory of Korea University. The room was fairly and the internet was very unstable. The room has its own bathroom and AS system.

* 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

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

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Dorm
* Who did you live with?

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  • International Students
* Who did you take classes with?

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  • 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?
  • Chance to meet local people.
  • Various activities organized by the program.
  • Offered various classes.
* What could be improved?
  • Living conditions.
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? I get to know about the daily lives of normal Korean students in university.

Reasons For Studying Abroad

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The Outright Urbanite
A social butterfly, you're happiest in bustling cities with hip people, and took advantage of all it had to offer. You enjoyed the nightlife, and had fun going out dancing, and socializing with friends. Fun-loving and dressed to the nines, you enjoyed discovering new restaurants, shops, cafes, and bars in your host country.