Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

It was an experience I greatly appreciated. Past Review

By (International Business., University of Hawaii - Manoa) for

Korea University: Seoul - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I believe I gained a lot during my time in Korea.

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.

I learned a lot.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

For the amount of money that is put into the program, I felt that the program could have been better. I did a lot, but I think the program could have been more intense. The facilities are mediocre, and the overall organization of the program was not very good.

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

* Food:

Food was great.

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

The traditions and events of the school were nice and memorable.

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

* Safety:

I had no clue how to use the insurance program in this program.

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)

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? Yes
If applicable, to what degree did your living situation aid your language acquisition?

Language acquisition improvement?

Fellow students, instructors, and friends. With the exception of the program participants, I used Korean all the time.

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

  • Apartment
* Who did you live with?

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  • N/A

A Look Back

* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? Be open minded and have no expectations. Just enjoy your time and be outgoing.