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Yonsei University

Yonsei University, 134 Shinchon-dong, Sodaemoon-ku Seoul 120-749, South Korea, Korea, South
4.32 / 5 based on 108 reviews.

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“If you can go, you should! I had the time of my life!” Read Review
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108 Overall reviews of Yonsei University

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by sarah, Georgia Southern University, Statesboro, United States
Translation/ Interpretation, Independent
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be prepared to be swamped by schoolchildren who want your autograph (if you aren't asian). it can be pretty scary at first.
In my opinion:
Most people loved it.



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Personal recommendation:
the courses are challenging yet rewarding. i recommend them for anyone wishing to gain experience working with korean people and the korean language.



FINAL COMMENTS

as soon as you can, learn the subway system... or at least get a map from the counter at the subway. taxis are terribly expensive, and due to seoul traffic, it usually takes you longer to get from point a to point b in a taxi than it would the subway. the subway is the best mode of transportation in seoul, and should be learned fairly quickly in order to make your stay in korea better. also, from seoul station, you can take the ktx to several places throughout the country, and really cheap too!! definiately take it down to busan, the port city in the south. best fresh seafood you'll ever have!
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by Michael, Yonsei University, Seoul, Korea, South
International Relations, full-time graduate school program
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Although you can get almost anything in Seoul, I suggest you bring your medicine that you are used to (anything from Aspirin to Tylenol and etc), bring also your favorite deodorant, shampoo, shower-gel, and other hygiene products. Don't forget presents from your home country that will be helpful when meeting with Korean friends.
In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!



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Personal recommendation:
Yonsei is the most international university in Korea. It offers freedom, energy, creativity, culture while pursuing the values of academic research and truth. It opened a new world for me, a world that has changed my life forever. I am happy to be here!



FINAL COMMENTS

Please come to Yonsei!
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by Kyle, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, United States
Financial Management, University Agreement
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Not to take so many things!
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Everybody loved it, you will too!



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Personal recommendation:
It was great. My professors were really interesting and the campus is nice. Yonsei provided a lot of support for international students, and there were many cultural/social activities and travel opportunities too. Was really cool to meet so many students from around the world, and of course get to know local ones too.



FINAL COMMENTS

Have fun, travel, meet people, enjoy the different culture, learn, and keep up with the studies. The people are pretty friendly there. South Korea is extremely wired too, which is really convenient. Can only pay cash for a lot of things (even cell phone bill for me). If you need cash, take out money infrequently but in large sums from atm to avoid the transaction fee. Can get a bank account at Woori Bank too if you need. Watch out for crazy traffic in the busy city areas .It can be pretty bad in Seoul. Probably there is much more to know, but I can't think of it right now~
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by narcissus, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, United States
History, University Agreement
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You must be open to being very socially interative (especially in the drinking aspect). You must increase your alcoholic intake in order to keep up with the others.
In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!



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Personal recommendation:
It's a great experience that allows you to grow in all aspects of your life.



FINAL COMMENTS

Be prepared to be exposed to a different culture with different eating habits, traditions, and language. By being openminded you will learn a lot.
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by Viktoria K., Wirtschaftsuniversität Wien, Vienna, Austria
Marketing and Sales Management, University Agreement
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no not really.
In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!



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Personal recommendation:
Yonsei University is one of the Top3 universities in Korea (kind of corresponding to the US Ivy League Universities when it comes to their reputation in Korea). Should you therefore ever consider to work in Korea, this line in your resume certainly helps. And it surely earned this reputation. Great administration that is always great help, highly-reputated professors, smart students and a lot of fun.



FINAL COMMENTS

Don't miss going to Gyeongju, the old Emperor's city in the south of Korea. It's beautiful!
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by Artem, Siberian Independent University, Novosibirsk, Russia
Management Science, Independent
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The language!!!!
In my opinion:
I loved it but I'm not sure everybody would.



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Personal recommendation:
Keeping the same direction.



FINAL COMMENTS

Before going try to research the information about the country: food, rent and etc. This site might be helpful: www.korea.net
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by Christof, Wirtschaftsuniversität Wien, Vienna, Austria
Business Studies, University Agreement
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how difficult it is to learn Korean
In my opinion:
Most people loved it.



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Personal recommendation:
good university, well organized



FINAL COMMENTS

lonely planet for Korea is best for your orientation in this country; you can open a bank account at campus for free; go there enjoy friendly, helpful, nice people and have fun!
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by Eric, BEM Bordeaux Management School, Bordeaux, France
International Marketing, University Agreement
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Everybody loved it, you will too!



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Personal recommendation:
It is the second University of South Korea. Good level.



FINAL COMMENTS

To travel from there is not expensive. An experience in Asia is really original and makes definitely a difference on a resume (thanks to this experience, I had many opportunities to work abroad).
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by fortunato, Università Bocconi, Milan, Italy
Economics, University Agreement
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Not really!!!
In my opinion:
I loved it but I'm not sure everybody would.



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Personal recommendation:
Try to choose the courses that most interest you ( although it is not easy if you have to transfer them-this is what happened to me!). Ask previous student what courses they took and the amount of work you have to do for them!



FINAL COMMENTS

Try to travel as most as you can. South Korea is in the middle of asia: you are one hour flight from Beijing, one from Tokyo, Thailand, Malaysia and Vietnam are quite close too! It would be a good opportunity to spend your summer holidays here if you come for the Spring Term!
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by Joost, The Hague University, The Hague, Netherlands
Business Studies, University Agreement
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Not alot of people speak English outside the University
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Everybody loved it, you will too!



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Personal recommendation:
Just go and experience it!



FINAL COMMENTS

Go travel! See the national parks, fisher wharfs and experience the full culture!
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by Muriel, Grand Valley State University, Allendale, United States
Business Studies, University Agreement
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Where to meet more friends.
In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!



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Personal recommendation:
It's a great school, just wear your hiking shoes coz its very hilly.



FINAL COMMENTS

If you go in the summer, pack light clothes because you will sweat a lot.
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by Lsong, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, United States
International Relations, University Agreement
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Most people loved it.



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Personal recommendation:
Excellent program!



FINAL COMMENTS

Do not trust taxi drivers. Make sure to pretend like you know your way around.
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by Anna, Michigan State University, East Lansing, United States
Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies, University Agreement
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There are many things that are unavailable or hard to find, including deodorant and tampons.
In my opinion:
Most people loved it.



During my experience abroad, I ...
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Personal recommendation:
none



FINAL COMMENTS

All in all, very challenging but very rewarding. I recommend it for anyone.
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by MelanieBaik, Martin-Luther-Universitaet Halle-Wittenberg, Halle, Germany
Marketing and Sales Management, University Agreement
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i will go
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Most people loved it.



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Personal recommendation:
i will go there



FINAL COMMENTS

don´t take taxis in the night
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by Daniela, Wirtschaftsuniversität Wien, Vienna, Austria
Business Studies, University Agreement
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How cold winter in Korea can be.
In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!



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Personal recommendation:
Just enjoy a great semester with a lot of friendly and helpful people at Yonsei University.



FINAL COMMENTS

Buy yourself the Lonely Planet Korea - it has everything in it you'll need.
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by Magnus, Högskolan i Jönköping, Jönköping, Sweden
Business Studies, University Agreement
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Everybody loved it, you will too!



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Personal recommendation:
Be Yonsei!



FINAL COMMENTS

If you can go, you should! I had the time of my life!
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by Jon, Hanzehogeschool, Hogeschool van Groningen, Groningen, Netherlands
Business Studies, Independent
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No comment
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Everybody loved it, you will too!



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Personal recommendation:
Great place to visit



FINAL COMMENTS

None
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by Raffaela, Wirtschaftsuniversität Wien, Vienna, Austria
Business Studies, University Agreement
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Everybody loved it, you will too!



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FINAL COMMENTS

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