Ewha International Summer College

  South Korea

• Seoul: 
Seoul

Term: Summer 

Description:
Astounding for its diverse and intuitive academic programs, Ewha is the place to be for future global leaders. Its 123 years of tradition as the pioneer of education culminated in KCUE (Korea Council for University Education)'s confirmation that it is the top institute of higher learning in the country. In year 1995 and 2005, Ewha ranked number 1 in "University Ranking" released by the National Korean Council for University Education.

Four decades have passed since the first-ever international summer program started by a Korean institution - Ewha in year 1971. The first International Summer Program in Korea in 1971 was attended by seven foreign students and one Ewha student. After nearly four decades, the magnitude of the program and variety of students have exceeded to another level. The 1971 Summer School program became an incubator for the 1st Joint Summer Curriculum between Ewha and the University of Kansas, 'Kansas at Ewha Program.' The cumulative know-how and continuous devotion by the Summer Committee members have remained the same for 4 decades and made Ewha's Summer Program what it is today.

The balanced proportion of Ewha summer program participants -foreigners, expats, and Ewha students- enables a steady and proportioned combination of networking possible for all of the summer participants.

With unrivaled diverse academic excellence, nested in the heart of Shinchon - the heart of the most vibrant university town in Korea - neighboring with major universities such as Yonsei, Sogang and Hongik - it is the place to be to experience authentic Korean college life.

Highlights:
* Earning credits during summer break
* Intensive Korean Language courses (students will be assigned to relative classes after a Placement test)
* Cultural Excursion trips are offered every weekend for all Summer Program participants.
* It is the best chance to truly experience the diverse & dynamic Korean culture & true Korean campus life.

Degree Level: Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

Qualifications: The Office of Global Affairs (OGA) offers internship opportunities for those participating in the International Exchange and Study Abroad Program & Ewha International Summer College. The Internship Program is designed to help students gain valuable career experience relevant to their academic and career goals.

Moreover, students will learn more about Korea and Korean culture during their hands-on training.
Please note -- due to the limitations of student visas, these internships will not be remunerated. The internships will be for 1 month before or after the program - the specific starting & ending dates are negotiable with the host company.

Candidates will be selected based upon their qualifications and the demands of the organizations to which they applied. Approved applicants will be notified individually. After being selected, applicants will not be allowed to quit their internships with the exception of serious health conditions.
During the internship program, participants should abide by the company rules and regulations of their host institutions and maintain proper code of conduct. In the case of emergency during the internship, students should contact the OGA office.

Minimum Education: High School

Credit Available: yes

Experience Required: no

This Program is open to American, Asian, Australian, Canadian, European, Kiwi, South African and Worldwide Participants.

Participants Travel to South Korea Independently

Typically Participants Work Independently or in Groups

Scholarships are Available.  1. OGA Excellence Award: Full tuition and application support to 2 students Students enrolling in the Ewha International Summer College are eligible to apply for an OGA Tuition Scholarship, provided that their grade point average is a B or above. Required documents: A completed application form, copy of college transcript, resume with photo (jpg file), personal essay & one letter of recommendation should reach the OGA office no later than May 18th, 2009 (Mon). 2. Gloria Hahn Memorial Scholarship: Full tuition and application support to 1 student Dr. Richard Hahn established this memorial scholarship for his wife, Kim Ronyoung (Mrs. Gloria Hahn) in 1988. Mrs. Hahn is the author of "Clay Walls", the first novel written by a Korean-American. This novel is about the first and second generation Korean immigrants to the United States during the early 20th Century. Required documents: A completed application form, personal essay, and a letter of recommendation should be sent directly to the OGA office no later than May 18th, 2009 (Mon 3. Korea Adoptee Fellowship at Ewha (KAFE): Full tuition and application support to 2 students The Korean Adoptee Fellowship at Ewha (KAFE) assists overseas Korean adopted students in acquiring an understanding of their motherland through academic study and cross-cultural experiences. Korean adoptee students planning to enroll for Ewha International Summer College are eligible to apply. Students are awarded the scholarship every year. Required documents: Application form, official college transcript, resume with photo (jpg), personal essay, letter of recommendation & proof of adoption should reach the OGA office by May 18th, 2009 (Mon). 4. Ewha Alumnae Scholarship: Partial tuition support to 10 students Required documents: Application Form should reach the OGA office by May 18th, 2009 (Mon). Note: Students from partner schools with tuition waivers are not eligible to apply for the above scholarships

Application Process Involves:

• Essay
• Online Application plus Application Assessment
• Transcript

Post-Program Services Include:

• Alumni Network
• Job and Internship Network

Ewha Womans University's Mission Statement: Ewha Womans University is the first educational institution for Korean women and the largest womens university the world. Founded by an American missionary in 1886 with a single student - Ewha has fostered leaders who greatly contribute to the nation and mankind. Now, in the 21st century, Ewha is ready for another takeoff to become the hub of higher educational in the world, with students from 45 different countries currently broadening their scope at Ewha. Building upon the achievements of the past 123 years, Ewha has now launched Initiative Ewha based on a vision to take lead in every field. In pursuit of this vision, Ewha fosters leaders who can be global citizens with multicultural awareness and global competence. As part of this effort, Ewha has introduced the Global Ewha 2010 Project, which is designed to elevate the standards of education, research, and administration to the world level. Ewha has more than 165,000 alumnae who are thriving as leaders throughout the world. Many academic leaders have noted that they see a bright future at Ewha because it has produced leaders for the 21st century. Ewha will confidently move forward to assume the role as the foremost educational community for women. We hope that you will join Ewhas exciting journey.

Year Founded: 1886