Memorable Time in South Korea Past Review

By (Chinese Language and Literature., University of Hawaii - Manoa) for

Yonsei University: Seoul - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
Besides being able to take courses, I got to venture out and explore what the host country had to offer. I learned more cultural facts and has interested me more to study about the host country.

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.

The workload was adequate; grading system was fair too. Language learning class used the same teaching method as the American system.

* 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

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? Yes
Language acquisition improvement?

I practice the language with my language teacher. I need to use the host country language in everyday interactions, however, most younger generation people spoke English.

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

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  • Dorm
* Who did you live with?

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  • N/A