Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Fun life experience but less academics January 27, 2023

By (Media Arts and Sciences, Wellesley College) - abroad from 08/20/2023 to 12/23/2022 with

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

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
It was worthwhile! I think I learned a lot about being 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.

I think I didn't take classes that were super related to my major and it was hard to find ones that fit but the classes I did take were great!

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

I lived in the dorms and it was super clean and nice. If I could go back, I would live elsewhere (possibly not as nice) but just for fun.

* 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?

Select all that apply

  • International Students
* Who did you take classes with?

Select all that apply

  • Local Students
  • International Students

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • Korean Buddy Programs
  • Language classes are better than other schools
* What could be improved?
  • Access to school events
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? I think I wish I knew how much I would have wanted an experience living somewhere other that a dorm. This would also save money because I never cooked.