Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

great experience Past Review

By (Brandeis University) - abroad from 06/28/2018 to 08/04/2018 with

Korea University: Seoul - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
It is a lot fun to stay in korea for such a long time and I really enjoyed study and live in korea

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 1 month - 6 months

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

It has a great study environment

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

The school is very warm and the experience in KU is wonderful

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

Great housing with individual bathroom in double room

* Food:

fine

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

great experience of korean culture

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

havent experience it

* Safety:

its safe

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

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)

a little bit expansive

Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? couldn't count....
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? maybe attend the school activities more

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? Direct Enrollment

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Dorm
* Who did you live with?

Select all that apply

  • Americans
* Who did you take classes with?

Select all that apply

  • Other
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?
  • course
  • housing
  • campus
* What could be improved?
  • variety of course
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? That they provide many great experiencing activities

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!

Individual Course Reviews

Course Name/Rating:

North and South relationship
Course Department:
Instructor:
Instruction Language: English
Comments: wonderful class with informative history
Credit Transfer Issues: not yet