Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

I would totally do it again! Past Review

By (National University of Singapore / NUS) - abroad from 06/26/2018 to 07/19/2018 with

Korea University: Seoul - International Summer Campus

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I learnt to be independent in a foreign country and it was definitely worthwhile. Not only did I learn more in the classroom, I also picked up some tips and tricks for surviving alone in a foreign country that will definitely be useful for me in the future.

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 0-2 weeks

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

Although the course was a short span of 4 weeks, I felt that it was intense enough such that it challenged me to think outside the box. The profs there were also extremely kind and helpful and always patient to answer any questions any student might have! I really learnt a lot throughout my time in KU

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

The administration was easy and quick. Even though there is a language barrier, the staff on site were fluent in english and did their best to help us in any way possible.

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

* Food:

Food was good and cheap! saved quite a lot because of the relatively cheaper school food.

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

NA

* Safety:

If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? Yes

The country itself was a selling point for me and the rigour and intensity of the courses made it all the more worth it.

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)

School food was relatively cheap and money should not be a problem if you manage your expenses well!

Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? ~$250
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? If its not totally necessary, think twice before buying

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? None
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? -
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 to new ideas and get comfortable with being uncomfortable!

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

  • Apartment
* Who did you live with?

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  • Other
* Who did you take classes with?

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  • Other
About how many local friends did you make that you will likely keep in touch with?

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • Exposure
  • Food
  • Courses
* What could be improved?
  • Post program credit transfer
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? -

Reasons For Studying Abroad

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The Avid Adventurer
The wardrobe you packed was better suited for a semester of camping than club hopping. Outdoorsy, you might forgo a crazy night out for an early all-day adventure. You'd rather take in the rich culture of an old town than the metropolis of a modern city, but for you getting off the grid is ideal.