A place where you can explore anything and everything! August 30, 2022
By A student (Neuroscience, The University of Texas at Austin) - abroad from 06/20/2022 to 08/04/2022 with
Yonsei University: Yonsei International Summer School
I learned how to make the most of my time in a new environment and to explore as much as I can when abroad. Whether it's connecting with locals or trying out new foods, I enjoyed learning about everything that I could in my day-to-day interactions.
Personal Information
How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 1 month - 6 months |
Review Your Program
* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
The professors were very understanding and open to answering all questions that we had about the subjects that they were teaching. They really trusted us as students and were flexible with our assignments and understanding that we were balancing academics and exploring the culture in South Korea. |
* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
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* Housing:
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
It was not as much of a culture shock as I thought it would be and they were very foreigner friendly. |
* 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
The program was located in a modern area where we could visit cultural areas as well as more modern ones and the content of the courses piqued my interest. |
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) |
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Language
* Did your program have a foreign language component? | No |
How much did the program encourage you to use the language?
0 = No encouragement, 5 = frequent encouragement to use the language |
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Direct Enrollment/Exchange
* Did you study abroad through an exchange program or did you directly enroll in the foreign university? | Exchange |
Other Program Information
* Where did you live?
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* Who did you live with?
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* Who did you take classes with?
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A Look Back
* What did you like most about the program? |
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* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | I wish I studied more Korean before I arrived since it made daily interactions a lot easier. |
Reasons For Studying Abroad
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The Outright UrbaniteA 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. |