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The dream study abroad: Yonsei Univeristy, South Korea: Achieved! Past Review

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

Yonsei University: Seoul - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
My study abraod experience was totally worthwhile and i would do it all again in a heartbeat. i realized to take chances and to do everything and anything when you can and have the opportunity because one never knows when one can have another chance to. if i could go back i would have done more and risk the mistakes.

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Direct Enrollment: Seoul - Yonsei University Photo

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.

A lot of group was administrated. All courses dealt with case studies.

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

A major reason i decided to attend Yonsei Univeristy was due to the fact that i had relatives that allowed me to stay with them for my school semester.

* Food:

great food! only thing was there was not many healthy food restaurants.

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

i meet the most amazing people that will become lifetime friends.

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

* Safety:

health issues was not addressed too much, but our univeristy was part of a major hospital that was located right next to our university.. I felt very safe and had no reason to suspect other wise.

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? Exchange

Other Program Information

* 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? My most biggest regret is living and staying with family. if i could go back i would have dormed. i missed out on the bigger and much more deeper bond by not dorming and living so far away.