My Korean became great! Past Review
By Junghee L (Korean studies, University of Hawaii - Manoa) for
Korea University: Seoul - Direct Enrollment & Exchange
Definitely worthwhile!!! I gotta say my Korean improved greatly~ and I met a handful of wonderful people.
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 1 month - 6 months |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
The education system is a little different. Although we are familiar with being graded on a curve, Korea University's grading system is different. There is only a set number of slots for students to receive an A or a B. Therefore, it is quite competitive. But as a student studying abroad, I was just satisfied I passed that class :) |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
I believe i didn't have any hardship with any of these..except dorms. When i first arrived in Korea, housing was the major problem. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
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| * Food: |
Nope |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
The spring festival, the Korea-Yonsei sports competition in the fall |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| * Safety: |
There was no health issues..Korea university has a three hospitals nearby... |
| 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
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | Yes |
| Language acquisition improvement? |
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| 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? | Exchange |
Other Program Information
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