Studying in South Korea was amazing Past Review

By (Economics., Brandeis University) for

Yonsei University: Seoul - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I was utilized my summer very well by the Yonsei University

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 0-2 weeks

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

Workload was descent and It was great experience of studying one of the top universities in Korea. System was pretty much same as my school.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

My expectations were met in most of the ways. Education level and etc.

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

* Food:

Many place to eat in school

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

Great opportunity to meet many students from other countries and other universities. We were able to share our experiences.

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

* Safety:

Don't worry about the 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

If applicable, to what degree did your living situation aid your language acquisition?

Direct Enrollment/Exchange

* Did you study abroad through an exchange program or did you directly enroll in the foreign university? Direct Enrollment

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Host Family
  • Apartment
* Who did you live with?

Select all that apply

  • N/A

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • Sharing Experience
* What could be improved?
  • More course options
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? Just get along with everything. You will get used to it. Don't worry about anything, just go~

Individual Course Reviews

Course Name/Rating:

Sociology Economics

Course Department: Global Issues, Conflict, and coopoeration
Instructor: Professor. Duina
Instruction Language: English
Comments: Good approach to economics on socilogical view
Credit Transfer Issues: no
Course Name/Rating:

UNDERSTANDING CONTEMPORARY KOREAN POPULAR CULTURE & KOREAN CULTURE WAVE B

Course Department: Korean Studies
Instructor: Professor. Muhyon Jeon
Instruction Language: English
Comments: It was good to understand how Korea is influencial in asia(Hallyu)
Credit Transfer Issues: