Lovely times at St.Mary's university twickenham March 22, 2022
By Jaehyeon K (Business management, St Mary's University) - abroad from 09/16/2021 to 01/17/2022 with
Catholic University of Korea: Songsim - Direct Enrollment & Exchange
It made me to be more extrovert. and It was absolutely worthwhile because anyone can experience unforgettable events during spending about 6 months abraod .
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
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I only had trouble with changing module. For me it was a bit inconvenient because I wasnt used to changing module by sending e-mail not on particular program. Except for that evreything was perfect in 6 months at St.mary's university I still miss the campus, kind students, staffs, and my friends |
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Breakfast was fine but dinner always has ups and downs. So it forced me and my friends to spend extra money to have dinner |
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| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
It was so helpful for me to experience new things abroad. Especially in the country where I love. |
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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| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Use refectory as much as you can that is the easiest way to save money for food. |
Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | No |
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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A Look Back
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | How much will it cost to use other facilities like washeteria |
Reasons For Studying Abroad
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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! |
