Korea: I would go back just for the food Past Review
By Anushya R (International Relations, Chinese , The College of William and Mary) for
Yonsei University: Seoul - Direct Enrollment & Exchange
My study abroad experience was one of the best decisions I have ever made. Not only was I able to sink myself into another culture, it also helped me understand my own culture, where I come from and how I can change. I also proved to myself, and more importantly my mother, that I can be by myself in another country for a longer period of time and thrive.
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 6 months+ |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
Yonsei had a wide variety of classes with amazing professors! The work was hard, but fun at the same time. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
Yonsei was slow to respond to email and such, but eventually got around to fixing the problem. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
The dorm was great, clean and modern. However, since all the residents were international, we rarely had a chance to practice Korean. |
| * Food: |
Korea had the best food ever! |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
We went to the palaces, old buddhist temples, and also the older parts of the city. Wonderful! |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
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Finances
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* 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) |
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Language
| If applicable, to what degree did your living situation aid your language acquisition? |
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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
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A Look Back
| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | Don't think twice about going, just go. It will be the best summer ever! |
