Adventurous Past Review

By (Cardinal Stritch University) - abroad from 08/23/2016 to 06/21/2017 with

Catholic University of Korea: Songsim - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
Coming from a place of never going anywhere by myself and getting to do that you definitely grow as a person. I have become more eye opened and patient with a lot of things that I can and cannot control. I also have been more into experiencing everyday like it is your last and taking everyday as a new experience.

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? None

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

* 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? No

South Korea was a great experience and if I could do it again I would but there are other places that I would like to explore and go to as well. After I explore and exchange in other places I would like to go to South Korea again, 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)

Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? 100.00
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Know how to look around to find the cheapest but affordable goods.

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? Yes
How much did the program encourage you to use the language?

0 = No encouragement, 5 = frequent encouragement to use the language

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? Beginner
What was the highest level language course you had completed prior to departure? Korean 1
How many hours per day did you use the language?
Do you have any tips/advice on the best ways to practice the language for future study abroad participants? Be open minded and definitely study a lot.

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?

Select all that apply

  • Dorm
* Who did you live with?

Select all that apply

  • Local Students
* Who did you take classes with?

Select all that apply

  • Local Students
  • International Students

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • Food
  • Staff
* What could be improved?
  • Dormitory
  • Language Barrier
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? The dormitory staff has limited staff that does speak english. So be prepared and have a dictionary or translator ready.