Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Most memorable experience Past Review

By (Nanyang Technological University) - abroad from 06/25/2018 to 08/01/2018 with

Korea University: Seoul - International Summer Campus

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I learn to be independent.

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.

The professor are helpful and enthusiastic about the topics they are teaching. The overall learning experience is good. A lot of activities was arrange for exchange student such as Korea Cooking Class, historical site visit, watching baseball match. Buddy was also assigned to help us along the way. It was easy to move around the school. Class schedule is well arranged.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

They are helpful and efficient.

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

* Food:

There are canteens and mini mart near the area. There are variety of food choices in the neighborhood.

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

There were a lot of activities for exchange students. I went for a few activities such as Korea cooking class, watching an SBS rehearsal and visiting the historical area in Korea.

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

* Safety:

It's safe to travel alone in Korea and also moving around the country. The people are helpful and they can speak English too. Language barrier is not a problem.

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

The best exchange I ever had with friendly host and help was easily available. There were a wide variety of activities to try.

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)

Food is slightly expensive outside of school area. The canteen pricing is reasonable.

Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? $320
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Have meal together with friends to split the bill. Food portion for certain store is huge.

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?

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  • Other
* Who did you live with?

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  • International Students
  • Host Family
* Who did you take classes with?

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  • 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?
  • Friday exchange Activities
  • Programme
  • Professor
* What could be improved?
  • More slots for exchange acitvities
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? Planning early to travel to other part of Korea

Reasons For Studying Abroad

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The Outright Urbanite
A 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.