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“Seoul National University is proud of it's title as the top University, and you can feel it even as a language student”
Nathalie S
Korea, South, Vocational training
, 2020
OverallI am currently attending SNU as a language student, and I am certainly not regretting it. Naturally the courses are intense, with high imput and high expectations. We are working on grammar points that friends of mine are studying in higher levels than I am currently in, only because we are very fast on our material.
If you understand how to work on a course and actually put in the effort, it is definitely worth it thoug. I am advancing quickly and I am more and more comfortable actually using Korean in everyday life.
The main con is probably how SNU sees it's language students. There is no way of not noticing the "second class student"-vibe that you have on campus when you compare the language institute to other colleges. The fact that language students can't access any other facility such as the library or gym on campus stresses the feeling.
However, being able to quickly advance and actually use SNU as a reference certainly outweights the cons.
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Pros
intensive classes with focus on practical use of the language, beautiful campus, great teachefrs
Cons
very high workload, "second class student"-feeling
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I wish I had known...
I wish I had had some knowledge of Korean language before arriving in Seoul.
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In my opinion:
I loved it but I'm not sure everybody would.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
It`s a tough experience, and a huge investment in terms of time. It will give you a competitive set of skills, but it will be up to your efforts to find a niche in the job market and capitalize on your assets.
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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
Remember that you should know how to listen. Do not be too outspoken in human relations from the very beginning. Be modest, respect the others, and be aware of age and hierarchical differences.
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“Good University, A lot of Scholarship but 0 internship opportunities”
Giorgia V
Korea, South, Graduate
International Relations, 2021
Overall
I had the chance to study here for 2 here, I was able to get the tuition fee scholarship for 3 semesters out of 4, but getting an internship looks impossible.
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Pros
Competent professor, cheap
Cons
Far from more famous areas, not english friendly
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“Good University, A lot of Scholarship but 0 internship opportunities”
Giorgia V
Korea, South, Graduate
International Relations, 2021
Overall
I had the chance to study here for 2 here, I was able to get the tuition fee scholarship for 3 semesters out of 4, but getting an internship looks impossible.
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Pros
Competent professor, cheap
Cons
Far from more famous areas, not english friendly
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“highly qualified professors”
Oumaima F
Korea, South,
Engineering, Civil, 2017
Overall
the overall experience on campus was good, the only inconvenience was the lack of diversity inside the student community. Professors were highly qualified and great at teaching.
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Pros
International professors with impressive careers
Cons
More diversity on campus
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“well rounded program”
taeeun m
Korea, South,
Language, 2023
Overall
I Have enjoyed my time at snu's korean language program and in the time I've spent here I have learnt so much more than just the language.
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Pros
well planned courses
Cons
short period of time
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