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4.35 / 5 based on 29 reviews
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Languages
Language of instruction: English
Was learning English a key decision factor?
No, it wasn't.
How much did you improve your English?
My level before: No problems in any areas (including slang)
My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang)
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
Most Koreans do not speak English, most younger people do and in and around campus you can find plenty of these. The Korean language is handy to learn when you head in to town and is especially handy outside the city.
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Academic
My academic experiences
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
My opinion of the university assessment
Exams throughout the course
Essays and/or projects at the end of course
Essays and/or projects throughout the course
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Expenses
Main source of funding:
Personal savings
Other sources of funding:
Government assistance
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
Food, Housing:
was more expensive than at home.
Nightlife, Overall:
was the same price as at home.
Telephone, Travel:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
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Overall
I wish I had known...
In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
Great on campus life, lot's of activities and facilities and great people!
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During my experience abroad, I ...
(1) Never – (4) A lot
Became familiar with another culture
Met people from other countries
Experienced a change in life
Advanced my studies & career
Final comments
Learn the language or at least learn the characters. Learn the culture, people will really apreciate your efforts. Buy a T-money card for traveling. Make many Korean friends. Enjoy and be respectful!
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Housing
Type of housing: On campus
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
Dormitory was great, the curfew, however, wasn't.
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Personal comments
Greatly organized, clean, affordable rooms in a central location in the city
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Student life
Describe host city:
Students equally interact with the local and student community
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Activities: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment
Nightlife: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Travel: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
MB, M2, Harlem are great night clubs. Gold Cafe's are the best and so is Geco's in Itaewon. The country side is a must see, especially the national parks
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