AMAZING! I WANT TO DO IT AGAIN Past Review
By Beatrice Redgrave-Scott (University of Leeds) - abroad from 06/25/2017 to 08/04/2017 with
Korea University: Seoul - International Summer Campus
Learnt that traveling half way around the world isn't as hard as I assumed , it was very worthwhile as I never wanted to leave , it really impacted my life greatly, as it has made me want to do a year abroad in Asia next year
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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 acedemic content was really interesting, I studied comparative laws, the lecturer was really friendly and taught the course in a friendly way in which I gained a wealth of knowledge |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
The staff were really helpful in the process , I found it as easy as being at my home country |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
The room was really nice, I lived with 2 other girls who were really friendly. The view from the window was also really nice, as I was on the top floor of the accommodation |
| * Food: |
The food at the university as well as in Seoul was great! It was also really cheap compared to the UK , I loved trying new food and drinks !! |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
I took part in the cultural programmes on the Fridays as well as made friends from all over the globe, and I'm still in contact with them, as well my friends from Korea were also showing me new things to do in which as a tourist I probably wouldn't have known so it was great |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
I didn't have to use the health care system but I knew where it was if I needed it |
| * Safety: |
Was a friendly environment, I never once felt in fear as I was surrounded by a great group of friends who I met there ! |
| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
No
I want to learn more about history and culture |
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) |
I kind good very cheap as well as travel so there wasn't much of an issue |
| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | $100 |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | If you're planning to travel over Korea save up , as the travel is cheap however there is so much to do so you feelike you want to do everything! |
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? | Direct Enrollment |
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? | Not to pack too many pairs of jeans , the food is so cheap and a few Korean phrases |
Reasons For Studying Abroad
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The Outright UrbaniteA social butterfly, you're happiest in bustling cities with hip people, and took advantage of all it had to offer. You enjoyed the nightlife, and had fun going out dancing, and socializing with friends. Fun-loving and dressed to the nines, you enjoyed discovering new restaurants, shops, cafes, and bars in your host country. |
