Thank you for a remarkable summer! Past Review
By A student (Hong Kong University of Science and Technology) - abroad from 06/26/2018 to 08/02/2018 with
Korea University: Seoul - International Summer Campus
I would say spending the last summer of my university life in KU was the best decision I have made. I have gained an in-depth knowledge of Korean history and cultures and grown to be a more mature, independent, confident and competent person. This brand new experience, memories and friends that I have made in the program are absolutely worthwhile.
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | None |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
There are up to 120 courses that taught by professors from distinguished universities in the world. I could choose the courses that I am truly interested in and broaden the horizon by learning from students around the world. Also, the course intensity and workload were manageable. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
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* Housing:
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
KU provided a plenty of cultural activities for us to experience Korean culture, ranging from Taekwondo class to field trip to Korean Folk Village. However, the vacancy for the cultural events was limited. Sometimes it was difficult to register successfully. Besides, I got time to explore the city, such as visiting Jeju Island and Busan during the weekend. Despite the language barrier, travelling around is always a good way to learn and immerse in a culture. |
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* Health Care:
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For me, Korea is a safe country but it is better for you not to wander around at nighttime because there are many drunk people on the street, especially the bustling places. |
| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
I like the Korean culture a lot personally and KU offered me a great opportunity to study and experience the local cultures and academic experience with so many resources and support. If I could do it once again, I would definitely choose the same program. |
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? | About 150,000 won |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | If you will cook and seldom dine out, the food expense would be much lower. |
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 |
After I learnt vowels and consonants of Korean, I could manage to form and briefly understand the Korean words (especially when ordering food). Therefore, I was more confident in using the simple phrase I learnt in daily life and travelling. |
| 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 |
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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A Look Back
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | I wish I knew how much I would enjoy my stay in Korea so that I can have a better planning to visit more places and to enjoy every single moment. |
Reasons For Studying Abroad
| To help future students find programs attended by like-minded individuals, please choose the profile that most closely represents you. |
The Nearly Native or Trail BlazerCraving 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.' |
