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University of California, Los Angeles

138 reviews
4.17 / 5 based on 138 reviews
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Joonhyuck N
Yonsei University, Seoul, Korea, South
Public Relations / Publicity / Advertising, Undergraduate, Independent
Overall
I wish I had known...
more opportunities such as internship
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In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Academic reasons
4
Culture
4
Costs
3
Activities
4
Campus life
3
Party / people
4
Weather / location
3
Personal recommendation
definitely fun, but have more detailed plan
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During my experience abroad, I ...
(1) Never – (4) A lot
Became familiar with another culture
4
Traveled
3
Improved language skills
4
Met people from other countries
4
Became more independent
4
Partied a lot
4
Experienced a change in life
4
Advanced my studies & career
3
Final comments
The most important thing, I guess, is to be familiar with their culture and try to have a native friend. Afterward, you will be able to have a lot of opportunities and choices to do something you've planned
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Joonhyuck N
Yonsei University, Seoul, Korea, South
Public Relations / Publicity / Advertising, Undergraduate, Independent
Academic
Course recommendations
no
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My academic experiences
Quality of courses
Variety of courses
Access to resources
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
Personal comments
no
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My opinion of the university assessment
Exams at end of course
Exams throughout the course
Essays and/or projects at the end of course
Essays and/or projects throughout the course
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Joonhyuck N
Yonsei University, Seoul, Korea, South
Public Relations / Publicity / Advertising, Undergraduate, Independent
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: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.)
My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang)
Language difficulties
Social
Educational
Administrative / Institutional
Overall
Personal comments
Actually, I had a little hard time in the beginning, however, through my friends and study, I don't have it anymore.
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Joonhyuck N
Yonsei University, Seoul, Korea, South
Public Relations / Publicity / Advertising, Undergraduate, Independent
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
Personal savings
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
Living cost is absolutely more expensive in LA than in Korea.
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Food, Housing, Travel, Overall:
was more expensive than at home.
Telephone, Nightlife:
was the same price as at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand text books
Second-hand household items
Computers / Internet
Administrative
Money from home
Personal comments
no
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Joonhyuck N
Yonsei University, Seoul, Korea, South
Public Relations / Publicity / Advertising, Undergraduate, Independent
Housing
Type of housing: Dormitory
Arranged by: Independently - My choice
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
Feel more comfortable and definitely cheaper
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Personal assessment
Cost
Facilities
Location
Cleanliness
Space
Personal comments
everything was good except the price
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Joonhyuck N
Yonsei University, Seoul, Korea, South
Public Relations / Publicity / Advertising, Undergraduate, Independent
Student life
Describe host city:
Students equally interact with the local and student community
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Activities, Nightlife: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Travel: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Activities
Nightlife
Travel
Overall
Personal comments
Near UCLA, there are a lot of cafe and bars, so I had fun with my friends
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