Midterms at Yonsei U.Midterms comes to Yonsei the week of Oct. 22 and with it, an air of despair. Perhaps I am mistaking that with the yellow dust pollution (hwangsa) in Seoul that forces everyone to don uncomfortable face masks, but the students here are definitely more stressed. For the most part, exams are a universal concept, but here are some differences between Yonsei U. and Shidler College:
Class Reviews & RecommendationsFor you Freeman Scholars, you’re required to take at least nine credits of business classes; as full-time UHM students, you need 12 credits. Remember that you cannot take more than six credits of any one major outside of Shidler College. Here’s my breakdown/review of my courses at Yonsei: BIZ 3134 - International Management (UHM cr.: MGT 342) Prof: Pak Yong Suhk This subject is quite broad and introductory, and you do a vast array of topics regarding the multinational corporation; but there is an HR emphasis on global talent management. The workload of this class is writing reports on three case studies, group presentation on one case study, 3-5 page book report, midterm, group term project (presentation and 15-page report), and final. The professor is responsive on YSCEC and knowledgeable on the subject. Overall not a bad course - not too difficult, but not that interesting either, to be honest. Difficulty: ⅗ Workload: ⅘ (1 - light; 5 - stuDYING every weekend) Professor: ⅘ BIZ 1102 - Organizational Behavior (UHM cr.: MGT 341 & HRM Elec.) Prof: Chung Seung Wha Note that this class can double-dip for you MGT, IB, and/or HRM majors. I highly DO NOT recommend this class. Although the workload is the easiest of out all the classes I am taking, the class itself is beyond mind-numbing. The very accomplished professor, for reasons unbeknownst to us, has zero interest or engagement in teaching this class. He cannot be reached via YSCEC or email, does not incite class discussions, and solely reads of slides. I understand that you want an easier workload while abroad, but Yonsei U. is a world-class educational institution, so I recommend a different class that is more worth your time. Difficulty: ⅖ Workload: ⅖ Professor: ⅕ (generously rounding up to “1” to be honest) BIZ 2120 - Marketing (UHM cr.: MKT 311) Prof: Pak Yong Suhk This is the MOST introductory marketing class at Yonsei. I recommend this for students who still require MKT 311 credit. Since I completely my MKT major requirements prior, I find the subject matter too basic (SWOT, marketing mix, environmental analyses, etc.), but the case studies that we write about and class discussions make the class interesting. Marketing itself is a dynamic and creative subject, so try to stay engaged in discussion and it’ll be worth your while. The prof is incredibly friendly and the midterm was easy (multiple choice/short answer). Difficulty: ⅕ Workload: ⅖ Professor: ⅘ IEE 3589 - Environment and Sustainable Development (UHM cr.: upper-div. elec.) Prof: Anna Chung To fill my non-business course, I decided to take this one with very interesting subject matter. Most exchange students recommend IEE courses as they are “easier” and cater to exchange students, but this turned out to be my most intellectually-stimulating course. The prof and students are very knowledgeable about environmental governances, sustainable development, and global environmental issues. I find myself having to do additional research before and after class. The biggest assignment in this class is the 20-25 page report on an environmental issue of our choosing in lieu of a final exam. I recommend this course for all! Difficulty: ⅘ Workload: ⅗ Professor: ⅘ Best of Bites #5This week’s recs have a “See-food and Eat It” theme! Jogae Changgo (AYCE Meats and Clam Buffet!) - Where to even begin! I found this place on a food vlogger, Mikey Chen’s, YouTube video and it immediately made my top three must-eat list for Seoul. I visited this place with Joann and Diane, Shidler alumni, Freeman Scholars, and fellow foodies, during their visit here. The restaurant was certainly busy and a little hard to find (on B1 with entrance behind the stairs), but we were able to get a table immediately. For ~ $25, you can select from over a dozen clams, scallops, conches, oysters; a dozen meats like galbi, pork, chicken, innards, sausages; veggies; grill-top sides like tteokbokki, cream of mushroom, and cheese corn. You get a grill for the shellfish and mollusks, and a hot plate for meats. My only complaints are the shellfish take forever to cook, and you are limited to two plates for meat and shellfish so we had to refill every 5-10 minutes. This place was so innovative and delicious that I feel ungrateful to even complain about anything. MUST-TRY WHEN SEOUL!!! Ahyeon Ganjang Gejang -
Another item very high on my must-eat list is raw, soy-marinated crab. This dish is commonly found in Foodland poke stations back home, but I admit I have never tried it. Here in Korea, it is very popular; only the female crabs are served with the bright-orange roe and comes with a fixin’ of banchan and fermented soybean soup. At this location, the servers were super friendly and spoke great English. Wait times average from 20-30 minutes so arrive before 7pm to write down your name. Each crab is 18,000 KRW per person and totally worth it!!! One of the best things I’ve had in South Korea so far.
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