Korean & East Asian Studies: Seoul, Korea

  South Korea

• Seoul: 
Seoul

Term: Academic Year, Fall, Spring, Summer 
Dates: Fall: August - December, Spring: February - June, Summer: June - August

Description: The Korea program offers courses that introduce you to the business, politics, economics, philosophy, religion and language of Korea and its position as one of the most rapidly developing nations in East Asia. Downtown Seoul is a city of opposites bustling with palaces, city gates and temples next to government offices, embassies, theaters, shopping and more; all just a short distance from Yonsei University. Seoul is also home to many IT corporations and is emerging as one the most 'wired' cities in the world, therefore allowing students to maximize the opportunities offered by the communications revolution. Korea is traditionally known as the 'Land of the Morning Calm', with a temperate climate while experiencing all four seasons. Over 70% of the land is mountainous with rugged ranges and deep valleys located in the eastern regions. The coastline is dotted with bays and it has some of the highest tides in the world. Beaches on the eastern side are sandy, while the western side consists mainly of mud flats and rocky shores.

Highlights: All students must attend the mandatory Orientation session provided by Yonsei University. Students participating in the non-credit Special Activity Series activities must choose their activity by Orientation day. Yonsei University also offers an extensive four-day field trip, taking the students on a tour around Korea. This trip is designed to acquaint students with the historic, scenic and modern Korea. Yonsei University has organized the International Buddy Program to promote interaction between international students and Yonsei students. It is aimed to help international students adjust to their new environment and to learn/experience Korean culture by encountering it firsthand from their Yonsei buddies. Likewise, we encourage our students to introduce and share their culture and lifestyle with their Korean buddies ' broadening the worldview for both.

Degree Level: Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

Cost in US$: Semester/Year: USD 4,880-9,760 Summer: USD 3,680

Experience Required: no

Participants Travel to South Korea Independently or in Groups

Scholarships are Available. Requirements vary, please contact USAC for more information.

University Studies Abroad Consortium's Mission Statement: University Studies Abroad Consortium is a nonprofit consortium of 33 U.S. universities offering you quality study abroad programs for over 25 years from housing, internships, field study courses and more; from the point you apply, your arrival and stay, to your transcript upon return. The mission of the University Studies Abroad Consortium is to provide students with the opportunity to develop the knowledge, skills, experiences and attitudes to prepare them for the global society of the 21st century. We believe study abroad is the most effective way to accomplish these goals.

Year Founded: 1982