Fantastic, chilling and meaningful summertime! Past Review
By Youjin Kim (University of Hong Kong) - abroad from 06/26/2018 to 08/03/2018 with
Korea University: Seoul - International Summer Campus
What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
The local culture and meeting people with diverse cultures
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Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 6 months+ |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
Good quality lectures delivered to students with fair intensity of courseworks |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
well-managed administration |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
satisfied |
| * Food: |
so many good restaurants |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
many activities offered |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| * Safety: |
safe region |
| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
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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) |
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| 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? | Go to the restaurants near campus. |
Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | Yes |
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How much did the program encourage you to use the language?
0 = No encouragement, 5 = frequent encouragement to use the language |
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| How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? | Advanced |
| How would you rate your language skills at the end of the program? | Advanced |
| What was the highest level language course you had completed prior to departure? | SAT |
| 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? | Talk with peer students |
Direct Enrollment/Exchange
| * Did you study abroad through an exchange program or did you directly enroll in the foreign university? | Exchange |
Other Program Information
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* Where did you live?
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* Who did you live with?
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* Who did you take classes with?
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| 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? |
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| * What could be improved? |
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | Recommended restaurants by host university students |
Reasons For Studying Abroad
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The NetworkerAn active student leader, it was important for you to network abroad as well. Once overseas, you sought out student clubs, volunteered with local organizations, or attended community events. You encouraged your friends join you, and often considered how you could reflect your international experiences in a resume. |
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