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By (Queen's University) - abroad from 06/25/2018 to 08/02/2018 with

Korea University: Seoul - International Summer Campus

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
learn about another culture make friends

Review Photos

Korea University: Seoul - International Summer Campus Photo

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.

the curriculum is in a good academic discipline

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

good.

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

personally, I did not apply for on-campus housing. but from what my friends showed to me, it is in good condition.

* Food:

like every single piece of food in Korea

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

there are bunches of activities you can join during the summer campus. fun!

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

* Safety:

don't worry

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

nice place to stay and stay for much more times

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)

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

Korean language class I took was really practical and useful.

How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? Beginner
How would you rate your language skills at the end of the program? Intermediate
How many hours per day did you use the language?

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

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Apartment
* Who did you live with?

Select all that apply

  • International Students
* Who did you take classes with?

Select all that apply

  • 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?
  • various activities
  • well-oragnized
  • curriculum
* What could be improved?
  • no
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? what kind of food there is in the cafeteria

Reasons For Studying Abroad

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The Academic or Linguist
You went abroad with specific academic goals in mind; the program credentials and rigor of your coursework abroad were very important to you. You had a great time abroad, but never lost sight of your studies and (if applicable) were diligent with your foreign language study. Good for you!