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4.25 / 5 based on 125 reviews
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Christof B
Academic
Course recommendations
use the dop and add period in the first week of the semester
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My academic experiences
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
Personal comments
depends on courses and professors
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Michael R
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Personal savings
Other sources of funding:
Family<br>
A private grant
Work opportunities:
I worked during my study abroad experience
Personal spending habits
The exchange rate of Euro fell down considerably, and so did the German Mark. The best advice is to bring US dollars...piles of it!:) In Seoul, which is a gigantic metropolis of 12 million people, the money goes out very fast!
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Travel, Nightlife, Housing, Overall:
was more expensive than at home.
Food, Telephone:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
Watch your budget...just like anywhere else.
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Lsong
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
Excellent program!
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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
Do not trust taxi drivers. Make sure to pretend like you know your way around.
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Anna
Languages
Language of instruction: English
Local language was: Different than language of instruction
Was learning English a key decision factor?
No, it wasn't.
Was learning the local language a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my the local language
How much did you improve your the local language?
My level before: Did not speak it
My level after: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.)
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
The Korean language courses offered at the KLI are excellent--I really learned a lot.
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Christof B
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Government assistance
Other sources of funding:
Family<br>
Personal savings
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
living space was more expensive; food was way cheaper
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Nightlife, Housing:
was more expensive than at home.
Travel, Overall:
was the same price as at home.
Food, Telephone:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
don't go out every day
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Daniela W
Academic
Course recommendations
Check out as many courses as possible in the first week and then decide.
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