The Best Summer Exchange Programme !!! Past Review
By Ng Suet Yau (Chinese University of Hong Kong / CUHK) - abroad from 06/25/2017 to 07/25/2017 with
Korea University: Seoul - International Summer Campus
I learnt a lot for the exchange experience. I joined the four weeks program in Korea University which is one of the best university in Korea and its international summer campus is even one of the best in Asia. It was a definitely fruitful experience for me. First, the high quality lectures enhanced our knowledge and skills. We can choose from a wide range of courses including business, language, social, law and science. My choice was Introduction to International Relation, taught by James Ashley from London School of Economics. It was a great course and I learnt how to analyse the relations between sovereign states and the role that non-state actors play in international affairs and the business environment and policies in different countries in this course
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 2 weeks - 1 month |
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I learnt a lot for the exchange experience. I joined the four weeks program in Korea University which is one of the best university in Korea and its international summer campus is even one of the best in Asia. It was a definitely fruitful experience for me. First, the high quality lectures enhanced our knowledge and skills. We can choose from a wide range of courses including business, language, social, law and science. My choice was Introduction to International Relation, taught by James Ashley from London School of Economics. It was a great course and I learnt how to analyse the relations between sovereign states and the role that non-state actors play in international affairs and the business environment and policies in different countries in this course Second, I experienced the Korea culture in this month. Korea University provided some cultural activities for us including Taekwondo, Lotte World tour , Kpop Dance and also Korean cooking class. They were really fun and I enjoyed a lot. Taekwondo is one of the signature sport in Korea and almost all Korean boys love it. And Lotte World is an amazing theme park and the games there are interesting. Also, there is no doubt that K pop is popular now all around the world, dancing with all other exchange student is an enjoyable experience. I also learnt how to cook Korean food in the cooking class which improved my cooking skills. Third, I met more new friends in Korea which enlarge my social circle. It was perfect to spend time with them and learnt different culture in different countries which I will never forget. We joined the cultural activities and also went shopping together. I cherish this relationship and I am sure that I will meet them very soon. To conclude, I enjoyed a lot during this exchange programme. I have already missed Seoul now. Thank you very much for KUISC giving me this unforgettable experience. I hope that I can join more exchange programme next time. Also, I will go back to Korea again very soon. |
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(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? | No |
Direct Enrollment/Exchange
| * Did you study abroad through an exchange program or did you directly enroll in the foreign university? | Exchange |
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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? | The Korean cooking class, International Relation course, taekwondo class |
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! |
