Study Abroad in Seoul Past Review

By (Political Science and Government., Trinity University) for

Yonsei University: Seoul - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
Yes. Most credits at Yonsei are transferred to Trinity

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.

challenging because it is an everyday class

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

It was fine

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

I lived with my family

* Food:

Korean food is the best!!!!!!!

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

there is a district that is really really popular for college students and many people socialize there

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

* Safety:

I haven't seen anyone sick.

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

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)

Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? Food is really cheap. Entrance fees for clubs are really cheap or free for foreigners. Drinks can be a little pricey depends on what you drink.
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? there won't be much to spend money on other than food and drinks which are pretty cheap. transportation is also very cheap

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? Yes
How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? Fluent
What was the highest level language course you had completed prior to departure? Korean is my first language.
If applicable, to what degree did your living situation aid your language acquisition?

Language acquisition improvement?

My friends took Korean classes and it was clear that they were improving really fast

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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  • Other
* Who did you live with?

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  • Other
* Who did you take classes with?

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  • Local Students

A Look Back

* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? Hang out in Hongdae area!!!!

Individual Course Reviews

Course Name/Rating:

General Chemistry

Course Department: IEE1111
Instructor: Moon-Gun Choi
Instruction Language: English
Comments: it was extremely challenging but the instructor is very clever and helpful
Credit Transfer Issues: No, just remember that the credit is transferable beforehand
Course Name/Rating:

International Organizations

Course Department: IEE3303
Instructor: Hyeran Jo
Instruction Language: English
Comments: It is a really fun course. The instructor is very smart and fun. The course involved a lot of discussions instead of lectures.
Credit Transfer Issues: No
Course Name/Rating:

Introduction to Sociology

Course Department: SOC1001
Instructor: Leslie Paik
Instruction Language: English
Comments: It is based on lectures and discussions. It was a pretty big class, but the instructor's very organized
Credit Transfer Issues: No