Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Life Changing January 17, 2022

By (University of Hartford) - abroad from 08/09/2021 to 12/21/2021 with

The Education Abroad Network (TEAN): Seoul - Korea University

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I learned to be more outgoing, and I also learned how different the world is from each other, wether it be cultural differences or social norms. studying abroad is definitely worth it and I encourage students to have the same journey

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.

* 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

I loved the school scenery the teachers were amazing including on site staff and TEAN I made a lot of friends that I keep in touch with and over all had an amazing experience

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)

Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? $250
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? local korean restaurants are way cheaper than foreign food like McDonalds, or pizza,. Korean food is also very delicious I encourage students to eat more of the Korean food to save money

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?

Select all that apply

  • International Students
* Who did you take classes with?

Select all that apply

  • Local Students
  • 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?
  • culture
  • food
  • city
* What could be improved?
  • more integration
  • chance to meet locals
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? I wish I knew not to pack as ,much stuff because you will buy lots of things through out the program

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 Blazer
Craving 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.'