Studying at Hanyang University Past Review
By Taheera V (East Asian Studies/Government, The University of Texas at Austin) for
Hanyang University: Seoul - Direct Enrollment & Exchange
What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
Yes. I learned to be more independent and improved my Korean. I actually think I want to go back and become fluent in the language.
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. |
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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? |
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| * Safety: |
I felt really, really safe. |
| 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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| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Don't take a taxi from the airport to the university. Just take the bus. |
Language
| How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? | None |
| 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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* Who did you take classes with?
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Individual Course Reviews
| Course Name/Rating: |
Intensive Korean Level 3 |
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| Instructor: | Professor Soyeon Lee |
| Instruction Language: | Korean |
| Comments: | Challenging. There were optional field trips, but not many people went to them. The teacher was knowledgeable and well-prepared, though she didn't know English. I participated just as much as I would at home. |
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International Manners and Protocol |
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| Instructor: | Professor Cabuay |
| Instruction Language: | English |
| Comments: | Easy. Lots of common-sense. |
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