Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Spring Semester Abroad in Korea June 09, 2022

By (Computer Science, Wellesley College) - abroad from 02/11/2022 to 06/23/2022 with

The Education Abroad Network (TEAN): Seoul - Korea University

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I learned a lot about Korean culture and language, balancing school and fun, independence and confidence with travel, and the value of friendships and fun.

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.

Very very rigorous and challenging educational experience. Definitely see how it is one of the top university in Korea.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

Generally off-hands but super helpful, caring, and kind when you reach out to them.

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

The first week was rough because we didn't have any bedding provided despite being told we would. A little stressful and expensive having to handle it ourselves. Besides that the living arrangements were decent, amenities were all there!

* Food:

Food in Korea is great! Very nutritious and inexpensive.

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

It definitely depends on which culture you're coming from and it takes time but you learn to integrate yourself in your own ways.

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

N/A but I am sure it would be handled well had I had experience with healthcare.

* Safety:

Very safe!

If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? No

I would try out a different program

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)

Generally easy to follow a typical student's budget.

Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? $250
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Eat locally, it generally costs less. Book flights and bus rides to other regions and cities EARLY.

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? No

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Dorm
* Who did you live with?

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  • Americans
  • International Students
* Who did you take classes with?

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  • Local Students
  • Americans
  • 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?
  • city life
  • food
  • friends
* What could be improved?
  • academics
  • support
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? I wish I knew more of the korean language, definitely study up before coming here!

Reasons For Studying Abroad

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The Outright Urbanite
A social butterfly, you're happiest in bustling cities with hip people, and took advantage of all it had to offer. You enjoyed the nightlife, and had fun going out dancing, and socializing with friends. Fun-loving and dressed to the nines, you enjoyed discovering new restaurants, shops, cafes, and bars in your host country.