Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Asia is so amazing and the food is extravagant! Past Review

By (University of Texas Rio Grande Valley / UTRGV) - abroad from 05/15/2017 to 05/26/2017 with

UTRGV: Minimester in South Korea/Japan with Joo Jung

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
How to interact with the Asian culture. I tries so many different foods.

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

South Korea is such a friendly environment. People are friendly and very helpful when you ask for help with locations.

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)

Only because I bought so many souvenirs for my family, and because I am also a certified chef who was on a culinary journey to try as many foods as possible. :)

Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? $300
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Download the app. "Air BnbB" There you are able to filter out the options that fit in your budget. My last week on my own in Tokyo, I was able to book a place through the app which cost me only $15 a night, 5 minutes walking distance from the Subway! Definitely worth it. I also recommend for you to rent the pocket wifi at the airport for about $5 a day. With this you will be able to access GOOGLE MAPS on your cell phone in order to get around with much ease. Google Maps will recommend the fastest way to your destination. It sill also explain to you what train to take and what time it leaves, same thing with the city buses.

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? No

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Dorm
  • Hotel
  • Hostel
* Who did you live with?

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  • Americans
  • International Students
* Who did you take classes with?

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  • Americans
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?
  • Company visits
  • Course projects
* What could be improved?
  • Nothing
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? You have to walk everywhere! Luckily i took comfortable walking shoes. I was averaging 15-18 km per day.

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.