Past Review
By Jessica C (ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS., Pennsylvania State University - Altoona) for
Penn State Altoona: Seoul - International Conference
It was. I had a new experience and I've become more familiar with Asian culture. It was beneficial to me, definitely.
Personal Information
| If you took classes at multiple universities, list those universities here: | Seoul Women's University |
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 0-2 weeks |
| The term and year this program took place: | Spring 2010 |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
We didn't do anything really "education" related while there besides presenting, and I'm not really sure how to rate that. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
I don't know who the on-site administration was. Would that be the faculty we brought with us, or the one's who were hosting the program? |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
The student I stayed with was an international student who has been studying in the United States, was my project partner, and a student whose family lives in South Korea. |
| * Food: |
It was fun trying new foods! |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
I had fun hanging with Susie and the other foreign students. |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| * Safety: |
I didn't have any health issues and I was always with someone so I never felt unsafe. |
| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
No
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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 $300. I bought a lot of souvenirs since I was only going to be there for a week. |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | I wish I had known I was going to end up going the Bellagio without a coat, without the rest of the group, and then be made to pay for it. |
Language
| How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? | None |
| Language acquisition improvement? |
I learned how to say Thank you. And I'm an American, I'm sorry. And bear, black bear, panda bear. I think that will be really beneficial in my day-to-day interactions now that I'm back. |
Other Program Information
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* Where did you live?
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* Who did you live with?
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A Look Back
| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | Have fun! |
