Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

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By (Business Finance, Brandeis University) - abroad from 07/02/2012 to 08/09/2012 with

Yonsei University: Seoul - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I learned a lot about the subject I studied, and I explored pros and cons about the field I was not interested in or studied before.

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.

Great programs

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

I didn't do housings

* Food:

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

As a Korean, there wasn't difficult to integrate myself to Korean culture

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

I did not register for health care but I heard that it is good

* Safety:

Yonsei's safety is pretty secured

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)

It was affordable.

* Was housing included in your program cost? No
* Was food included in your program cost? No

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? No

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?

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  • Other
* Who did you live with?

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  • Other
* Who did you take classes with?

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  • 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?
  • Programs
  • Professors
  • Transportation
* What could be improved?
  • Food
  • Class schedule
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? More opinions from students who took the program

Reasons For Studying Abroad

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The Networker
An active student leader, it was important for you to network abroad as well. Once overseas, you sought out student clubs, volunteered with local organizations, or attended community events. You encouraged your friends join you, and often considered how you could reflect your international experiences in a resume.