Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Overall I really enjoyed a study abroad program at SNU and I want to recommend this program to other Past Review

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Seoul National University: Seoul - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
It was worthwhile over all and changed my entire perspective on Asia especially on South Korea.

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 2 weeks - 1 month

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

The educational system was great in that Seoul National University provided a lot of school supplies as well as other important educational sources. The teaching method was much interesting because teaching method was a discussion.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

I was really satisfied with the housing the SNU had provided. It was very comfortable.

* Food:

Food was very delicious and there were lots of options I could eat.

* 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

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)

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?

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  • Apartment
* Who did you live with?

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  • N/A

Individual Course Reviews

Course Name/Rating:

Security issues in Contemporary East Asia
Course Department:
Instructor: Professor Thandee
Instruction Language: English
Comments: THis class was very interesting in that we talked about a lot of Asian security issues especially focused in China.
Credit Transfer Issues: