Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Best Summer Experience! Past Review

By (Pre-College Program) - abroad from 06/25/2018 to 08/03/2018 with

Korea University: Seoul - International Summer Campus

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I got to learn more about a new culture and spend my summer in a place I'd never thought I'd go. It was worthwhile and I hope I'll be able to do it again soon.

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 6 months+

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

* Food:

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

* Safety:

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

This summer was truly magical, I met students from all over the world that I still keep in touch with today. I learnt and experienced so much in Seoul that I never thought I would. Not only are the people extremely welcoming but it's very easy to get around the city and there is so much to see.

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)

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? T-Money is a must-have in Seoul mostly if you want to save money on public transportation.

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

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Dorm
  • Apartment
* Who did you live with?

Select all that apply

  • International Students
  • N/A
* Who did you take classes with?

Select all that apply

  • Local Students
  • Americans
  • International Students
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?
  • Large variety of class choices.
  • They offer a lot of free activities to do around Seoul with other students you might not be able to experience otherwise.
* What could be improved?
  • The AC in the rooms could be cleaned out it's a bit dusty.
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? I wish I knew the language a bit better but you'll get around fine with English if you stick to bigger cities.

Reasons For Studying Abroad

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The Nearly Native or Trail Blazer
Craving the most authentic experience possible, perhaps you lived with a host family or really got in good with the locals. You may have felt confined by your program requirements and group excursions. Instead, you'd have preferred to plan your own trips, even skipping class to conduct your own 'field work.'