Yonsei University Speciality : International Business
programme: Bachelor of International Studies

The SKY of the sky, a phrase I heard often throughout my freshman year, albeit, mainly through my academic advisor and occasionally the dean. For anyone not familiar, SKY is an abbreviation for the top universities of Korea – Seoul National, Korea, and Yonsei University. Although my program (Underwood International College) that likes to very much emphasize the international part, it often times feels anything but. Yes, the classes are held in English, however there is a lack in effort or support for the international student body. A student body who is often 18-19 year old, whom left their country for their first time, are lost in a new country, and frequently unfamiliar with the language. Of course, students bare some responsibility, you’ve chosen to come to a new country with no basic understandings if their language, but beyond this, there are still many obstacles to overcome that students are not supported on. Don’t get me wrong though, now about to enter my senior year, I’m happy with my time here, but there been many many hardships of which I’ve had to overcome on my own. I guess the bright side is the independence it forces you to develop.