Overall - Reviews of Yonsei University | Korea, South

Useful | 8

Viktoria K

Wirtschaftsuniversität Wien, Vienna, Austria
Marketing and Sales Management, Graduate, University Agreement

Overall

I wish I had known...

no not really.

In my opinion:

Everybody loved it, you will too!

Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important

Academic reasons

3

Culture

4

Costs

1

Activities

3

Campus life

3

Party / people

3

Weather / location

3

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.

During my experience abroad, I ...
(1) Never – (4) A lot

Became familiar with another culture

4

Traveled

4

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

Don't miss going to Gyeongju, the old Emperor's city in the south of Korea. It's beautiful!

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narcissus

University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, United States
History, Undergraduate, University Agreement

Overall

I wish I had known...

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!

Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important

Academic reasons

3

Culture

4

Costs

2

Activities

4

Campus life

2

Party / people

4

Weather / location

3

Personal recommendation

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

During my experience abroad, I ...
(1) Never – (4) A lot

Became familiar with another culture

4

Traveled

4

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

2

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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fortunato c

Università Bocconi, Milan, Italy
Economics, Undergraduate, University Agreement

Overall

I wish I had known...

Not really!!!

In my opinion:

I loved it but I'm not sure everybody would.

Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important

Academic reasons

3

Culture

3

Costs

2

Activities

2

Campus life

2

Party / people

2

Weather / location

3

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!

During my experience abroad, I ...
(1) Never – (4) A lot

Became familiar with another culture

3

Traveled

4

Improved language skills

2

Met people from other countries

4

Became more independent

3

Partied a lot

3

Experienced a change in life

3

Advanced my studies & career

3

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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“During COVID, I don't know think there's much of a difference”

Hyenjin C

Korea, South, Undergraduate
Anthropology, 2024

Overall

All classes have been online since 2020 and it's honestly difficult to find your community here. It still has prestige though. It's known as the second or third best university in Korea.

Pros

Prestige, international community

Cons

Lack of a sense of community

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Anna

Michigan State University, East Lansing, United States
Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies, Undergraduate, University Agreement

Overall

I wish I had known...

There are many things that are unavailable or hard to find, including deodorant and tampons.

In my opinion:

Most people loved it.

Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important

Academic reasons

1

Culture

4

Costs

3

Activities

1

Campus life

1

Party / people

2

Weather / location

1

Personal recommendation

none

During my experience abroad, I ...
(1) Never – (4) A lot

Became familiar with another culture

3

Traveled

4

Improved language skills

3

Met people from other countries

3

Became more independent

3

Partied a lot

3

Experienced a change in life

4

Advanced my studies & career

4

Final comments

All in all, very challenging but very rewarding. I recommend it for anyone.

Useful | 0

Daniela W

Wirtschaftsuniversität Wien, Vienna, Austria
Business Studies, Undergraduate, University Agreement

Overall

I wish I had known...

How cold winter in Korea can be.

In my opinion:

Everybody loved it, you will too!

Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important

Academic reasons

3

Culture

3

Costs

2

Activities

2

Campus life

4

Party / people

4

Weather / location

3

Personal recommendation

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

During my experience abroad, I ...
(1) Never – (4) A lot

Became familiar with another culture

3

Traveled

4

Improved language skills

3

Met people from other countries

4

Became more independent

3

Partied a lot

4

Experienced a change in life

2

Advanced my studies & career

2

Final comments

Buy yourself the Lonely Planet Korea - it has everything in it you'll need.

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