Get a perfect grade while enjoying your summer Past Review

By (Brandeis University) - abroad from 06/27/2016 to 08/04/2016 with

Korea University: Seoul - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
First, I gained very enjoyable study experiences, because the professors were great and the classes were productive. Second, I made some international friends, who were from Korea, Hong Kong and Singapore.

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.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

* Food:

There are many good restaurant around the campus and the price is fair.

* 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

The professors are really nice and I feel I have learned much more things than I thought I could learn. The facilities there are very advanced . For example, I got a chance to dissect a real sheep brain, which I have never tried before. The extracurricular activities were also very interesting, such as the Nanta show, and flach mob.

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

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
* Who did you live with?

Select all that apply

  • N/A
* 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?
  • Professors
  • Field trips held by school
  • food
* What could be improved?
  • graduation ceremony ( no seat available for my friends and me)
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? I wanted to know more information about local festival celebration or local special events. For example, there was a beer festival in Seoul. Many local people went there to celebrate together and watched interesting shows. I heard of this event after I had already ended.

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!