USAC South Korea: Undergraduate Courses at Kookmin in Seoul

While not one of the popular schools such as Yonsei or Korea University, Kookmin was the best choice I could have possibly chosen to study at in Korea. I enjoyed the scenic views of Bukhansan Mountain and alongside the busy city life of Seoul. The professors at Kookmin such as Bobby truly care about their students and also made me feel welcome. I made so many great friends – local, international, and American that I will forever cherish my memories with and truly made my four months abroad so meaningful.

I had the best time at Kookmin University with USAC. We went on excursions every week, multiple times a week. My favorite part was going to the DMZ and getting to see the border and North Korean “fake” village. Additionally, when I visited the DMZ, I got to go down an ex-North Korean spy tunnel.

This program gave me the the chance experience so many new things.It’s been months since I’ve come home from my study in South Korea, but I still can’t believe I had a chance to do the amazing things I was able to. USAC guided me through every step of the process to get there and was always available if I had questions. When I first arrived on campus I was greeted by many friendly faces and we all got along at the dorms as well. You won’t feel left out or lost, because there are many others who are in the same place as you or are willing to hang out. Plus, USAC and the host university often plan activities so you get the most out of your stay. I would choose USAC again in a heartbeat!