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The Yonsei International Summer School (YISS) opened its doors in 1985 and since then, YISS has become an integral part of campus life based on a unique blend of Korean and global cultures. YISS continues to grow and evolve, accommodating the need... read more

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OVERALL RATING 4.3
Based on 27 Reviews
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September 18, 2019 My Experience Was Somehow Identical To My Experience At United States
I had a nice time experiencing about Korean culture. - Brandeis University View Entire Review
September 10, 2019 Gonna Miss The Life There!
it was worthwhile - Brandeis University View Entire Review
August 29, 2019 Summer With Food Adventures And Interesting Korean Culture Experience
I gained knowledge about Korean culture and lifestyle of Korean locals. I got to practice my Korean with local people too. It was very worth it. - Brandeis University View Entire Review
August 24, 2019 Great Experience
graduating early is important. yes - Brandeis University View Entire Review
August 10, 2019 Yonsei International Summer School Review
I learned a lot about Korean culture, especially about Korean cinema, and a little bit of Korean. It was basically a meaningful experience in my life. It was worthwhile. - Brandeis University View Entire Review
September 26, 2018 Worth Every Minute!
I learned how to be independent. - University of Maryland - College Park View Entire Review
September 17, 2018 Hot But Good
Learn how to survive in a foreign country where you don't speak any languages - Brandeis University View Entire Review
September 11, 2018 Fun Summer
It was a great experience for me to stay somewhere that I am not so familiar with. I feel like I learned a lot of the culture there. - Brandeis University View Entire Review
September 08, 2018 Academics In The Heart Of The City
I learned that all students disregarding where they came from display a strong willingness to work hard and speak up in class and with other students/professors while in a foreign country. - Brandeis University View Entire Review
September 07, 2018 Great Summer At Seoul.
I learn that Korean people are pretty polite to each other. - Brandeis University View Entire Review
August 30, 2018 Food, Dance, Girls
I made friends there. - Brandeis University View Entire Review
August 29, 2018 Wish I Could Make More Local People
I gained Korean language skills. - Brandeis University View Entire Review
August 21, 2018 Most Memorable Experience In College
My Korean has greatly improved after this program. The Korean class at Yonsei University was much more fast-paced and intense. Also, I used Korean a lot with waiters at restaurants and taxi drivers. - Brandeis University View Entire Review
September 11, 2019 International Summer School Review
I learned to communicate with Korean colleagues in a professional setting. - Brandeis University View Entire Review
August 30, 2019 It Is Pretty Cool For Culture Exposure
the language and the experience to understand that the real culture is different from the media and propaganda use. - Brandeis University View Entire Review
August 28, 2019 Funny
Yes - Brandeis University View Entire Review
August 22, 2019 Amazing Experience To Live In Another Country!
I think I gained a little bit more independence and was able to come out of my shell a little, having to do everything by myself. It was definitely worthwhile! - University of California - Riverside View Entire Review
September 28, 2018 First Time Study In Asian Culture Countries! The Food And Housing Is Terrific
Yes - Brandeis University View Entire Review
September 20, 2018 Experience Of Yonsei Summer Program
The language practice - Brandeis University View Entire Review
September 17, 2018 I Met A Lot Of Friends And Had Great Food
I learned how to comminate with others - Brandeis University View Entire Review
A student studying abroad with Yonsei University: Yonsei International Summer School
September 08, 2018 It’s So Good And It Makes My Summer
Yes it’s worthy because it broaden my horizons and it makes me know how Korea is. - Brandeis University View Entire Review
September 08, 2018 Overall Is Good.
i became more independent - Brandeis University View Entire Review
September 02, 2018 Summer Abroad In Korea: A Hanbok Experience
I learned that each culture is so unique. During my study abroad, I met so many people from around the world and it was so amazing to hear and learn about all of their cultures. I learned more about my Korean culture and I appreciate it a lot more now. - Brandeis University View Entire Review
August 29, 2018 The Program Brings Me Different Version.
I learned how to make friends with foreigner and how to learn a new language. really worthwhile. - Brandeis University View Entire Review
August 29, 2018 It Was Nice To Spend A Month Learning And Having Fun In A Foreign Country.
credits and it was worthwhile - Brandeis University View Entire Review

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The Yonsei International Summer School (YISS) opened its doors in 1985 and since then, YISS has become an integral part of campus life based on a unique blend of Korean and global cultures. YISS continues to grow and evolve, accommodating the needs of a rapidly changing student body and meeting the challenges of a fast-paced global society. 

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