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4.25 / 5 based on 125 reviews
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Joost H
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
Learning the Korean language is hard, but fun. Actually learning a whole new language from scratch. In the end you can use it a bit in daily life.
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Academic
Course recommendations
Lots of great courses offered. Korean language course is timeconsuming though effective.
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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:
Family
Other sources of funding:
Personal savings
Work opportunities:
It was not legal for me to work
Personal spending habits
Cheaper economy
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Nightlife:
was the same price as at home.
Food, Telephone, Housing, Travel, Overall:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
Get a Korean bank account so you can easily transfer money. Not all ATM's are able to do international money withdrawels.
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Overall
I wish I had known...
Not alot of people speak English outside the University
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In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
Just go and experience it!
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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
Go travel! See the national parks, fisher wharfs and experience the full culture!
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Housing
Type of housing: On campus
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: On campus
Why?
Great international atmosphere
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Personal comments
Big international house with lots of different nationalities. Great motivating atmosphere. Small rooms shared by two persons but lots of extra facilities. On campus residence, close to city centre.
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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
Travel: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Nightlife: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
So many bars in Sinchon, you can go to a different place every night for a lifetime.
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