Fun Time but Be Aware of These Things! December 30, 2023
By A student (Biology, Wellesley College) - abroad from 09/01/2023 to 12/21/2023 with
Yonsei University: Seoul - Direct Enrollment & Exchange
Yes, it was a very fun experience and it made me want to travel more.
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | None |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
The classes meant for exchange students were easy to manage and I could understand them. It is very different from Wellesley college classes, except to has more work outside of class due to the lecture style of the classes. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
Fortunately, I did not have any medical emergencies but people who hold the visa D-2-6 status are automatically enrolled in South Korea's national health insurance. This would be great for students who chose to do a full year abroad but I was only here for a semester. It was a bit frustrating having to navigate that. |
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South Korea is a very safe country and you do not have to worry much about your safety or the crime rates. Of course, you should always take safety precautions when going out at night but it was very safe in Seoul. |
| 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 |
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How much did the program encourage you to use the language?
0 = No encouragement, 5 = frequent encouragement to use the language |
It is called the KLI program. It requires a lot of time and effort. The attendance requirement is very strict. Please be very mindful of that if you choose to take part in the program. I did not take this program and have seen it firsthand from other exchange student's experiences at Yonsei University. |
| How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? | Beginner |
| How would you rate your language skills at the end of the program? | Intermediate |
| What was the highest level language course you had completed prior to departure? | N/A |
| How many hours per day did you use the language? |
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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* Where did you live?
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* Who did you take classes with?
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A Look Back
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | I wish I knew about the mileage system for registering for classes and a clear explanation of certain liberal arts subjects being hard to register for as well. |
Reasons For Studying Abroad
| To help future students find programs attended by like-minded individuals, please choose the profile that most closely represents you. |
The Academic or LinguistYou went abroad with specific academic goals in mind; the program credentials and rigor of your coursework abroad were very important to you. You had a great time abroad, but never lost sight of your studies and (if applicable) were diligent with your foreign language study. Good for you! |
