I enjoyed my study abroad program! I felt my time there allowed me to integrate into the culture to the point that I truly saw the local culture rather than what people see as a tourist. It showed me that I can adapt quickly to assimilate the customs of the community while also still retaining my independence and sense of self.

Coming back to the U.S., I came back with a better understanding of my personal identity and how different practices around the world are similar and different to where I live. This program helped me see ways I can incorporate different cultural perspectives in my career advancement and knowledge. I highly recommend this program to people that want to challenge themselves!

What made my experience at Yonsei University unique was how unexpectedly cared for I felt. Studying abroad with Type 1 diabetes had me a little nervous going in, but it turns out I worried for nothing. My professors were incredibly kind and understanding and treated me more like family.

My friends were just as amazing — always checking in, making sure I ate, and casually looking out for me like it was their part-time job. Somewhere along the way, Seoul stopped feeling “foreign” and started feeling like home.

Yonsei and the city felt very safe, which meant I could focus on enjoying the experience instead of stressing. Future participants should know that if you show up with an open mind (if you know the meme), you’ll find a community that truly has your back — snacks, support, and all.

I had the wonderful opportunity to study an academic year abroad at Yonsei University! I know there's a general impression of study abroad where people see it as overhyped and way too expensive. I had this same idea of study abroad before I started my program, but it really proved me wrong. I had incredible experiences, met life-long friends, and made memories that'll I'll cherish forever! As an out of state student whose tuition is covered by FAFSA grants and loans I was really scared that to go abroad I might have to take out additional loans, but USAC's program tuition was really reasonable and the process was very straightforward, so I was really stressing more than I needed to! Study abroad was by far the best decision I've made in my college career, but I know that it took me awhile to get over my own skepticism. So, all I'll say is you really will never know until you try it for yourself!

I’ll never forget my time as an exchange/visiting student at Yonsei in South Korea. I went the semester before I graduated, and the flexibility of the class schedule was perfect for seeing not only Korea but also a few other countries in Asia. I really enjoyed getting to know actual Yonsei students living in Korea full-time a I got the most immersed because I joined a dance team on campus and made friends through practicing and performing with them, which was definitely one of my favorite aspects of the program. So thankful!!

Studying abroad at Yonsei University in Seoul was honestly one of the better experiences of my life. My professor was awesome, and the school itself was super nice and welcoming. Exploring Seoul was amazing, there is always something new to see and do, and the food alone made the trip worth it. I also got to meet people from all over the world, which was a cool part of the experience.

If you ever get the chance to study abroad, definitely go for it. It is such an important experience that really helps you grow, and you will come back with memories and that last a lifetime.

My experience abroad at Yonsei University was an unforgettable experience. I went during the spring so there was a lot of events that I was able to participate in like the spring festival and other club activities. I made many friendships and memories that I wouldn’t change for the world. Overall, my experience in Korea specifically Yonsei University is something that I will never forget. I was able to learn new things about culture and language as a second generation Korean American and overall grew a deeper connection to my roots.

I have no regrets about any of the experiences I've had in Korea. The people were nice, the food was amazing, and I had so many once-in-a-lifetime opportunities! I would just say that I felt that I needed to figure out a lot of the deadlines and technical tasks by myself or with other USAC students, especially when it came to flying out there and not knowing where exactly to go. We had very extensive guides given to us before our trip, but I would've appreciated more check-ins and support from the USAC staff while I was abroad.

I had the best experience studying abroad in South Korea! USAC provided me with all the materials I needed in order to successfully complete this journey. I'm so happy I used their program and was able to have an experience of a lifetime! I'm really grateful for USAC and all the resources they provided to help prepare me for my study abroad experience. The program at Yonsei was so welcoming and I had the best time this past Spring semester studying there. Thank you to USAC for giving me the opportunity to study abroad.