FUN FUN FUN !!!! Past Review

By (English and Political Science, CUNY - Queens College) for

USAC Korea: Yonsei University in Seoul - Korean and East Asian Studies

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
yes.

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 teaching methods are completely different, theres less interaction and more lecturing.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

The program was great although it was a difficult process getting all the clerical work done on my own.

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

the families are more than welcoming especially if you're a foreigner, they take pleasure in every moment that they host you.

* Food:

Korea? food? nothing ever goes wrong, the food if not anything else, is amazing.

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

its so much fun theres really no limit to how much fun you can have. Korea definitely has one of the best night scenes in the world.

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

* Safety:

fairly safe, medical care and facilities are within walking distance from any point really, nothing to worry about.

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)

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

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  • Host Family
* Who did you live with?

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  • Host Family