Study Abroad South Korea Woosong University

  South Korea

• All Other Areas: 
Taejon (Daejon)

Term: Summer 
Dates: July

Description: Woosong University was founded in 1995. With a student population of approximately 5,000 students, the university is dedicated to developing humanistic egalitarianism and faithfulness in deeds and practice. The university sponsors the Korean Studies Summer Program, a three-week program, which is open to students from abroad who are interested in cultivating a deeper understanding of the Korean culture, language and people.

The program encompasses a host of lectures that cover a broad range of subjects such as Korean contemporary Issues, Korean art, history, and economics. The language of instruction for all lectures is English.

In addition to the daily lectures, participants will also be afforded the opportunity to foster personal relationships with the Korean people through a "homestay" program and a "partnering" system, whereby each participant is housed with an English-speaking Korean student currently studying at the university. Students are also provided with ample opportunity to gain a more thorough insight into the Korean culture and landscape through numerous group excursions to places of interest both in Taejon and the mountainous surrounding areas, special cultural events, group presentations and projects, and parties.

Participants will be able to earn a total of four credit hours for the program. These credits may be applicable to Liberal Studies credit under the Cultural Understanding block.

Highlights: Housing
Participants will be housed in a university dormitory and will share a room with an English-speaking Korean student.

Student Support
Students will be met at the airport and accompanied to the program site. During the extent of the program, staff from Woosong University will assist students with matters relating to cultural adjustment, academics, and program logistics.

Cost in US$: $1300

Experience Required: no

This Program is open to American Participants.

Participants Travel to South Korea Independently

Typically Participants Work Independently

Application Process Involves:

• Letters of Reference
• Online Application plus Application Assessment
• Transcript