Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Most Memorable Experience of my Life Past Review

By (Business Administration, Fordham University) - abroad from 09/01/2013 to 12/22/2013 with

Sogang University: Seoul - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I gained a new perspective about different cultures and how to adapt to another environment.

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

The Office of International Affairs (OIA) is very helpful and the staff are always available to talk to the exchange students. We also get daily emails about events on campus or news about the program.

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

Gonzaga dormitory for the exchange students was recently built so everything in the building is fairly new. There is the cafeteria, gym, washing room in the basement and next to the dorm is a GS25 convenience store so it was easy to buy food or other necessities.

* Food:

The food on campus isn't that great but there are a lot of cheap, off-campus options for dining.

* 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)

Lunch is not provided in the meal plan so on average it can costs about $5-$6 a day and it's good to eat out for other meals when you want to try food in a different country.

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? No

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Dorm
* Who did you live with?

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  • Local Students
  • Americans
  • 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?
  • Meeting people from all over the world
  • Culture
  • Get to know the local students
* What could be improved?
  • On campus dining options
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? I wish I knew to bring more winter clothes since winter in Seoul is harsh.

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.