Description

The Korea program offers courses that introduce you to the business, politics, economics, philosophy, religion and language of Korea. 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, 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 that experiences 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

Yonsei University is one of the Top 200 World Universities (as ranked by Times Higher Education) and is located in the capital city of one of the most rapidly developing nations in East Asia. Yonsei University 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)

Subject Areas

Cost in US$:

Semester/Year: USD 5,880-11,760 ; Summer: USD 3,980

Program Fees Include:

Tuition and fees; housing assistance; personalized pre-departure advising; immigration visa assistance; parental support and advisement; financial aid/scholarship advising and assistance; transcript assistance; student health insurance; Yonsei University mandatory orientation in Seoul.

Experience Required

no

Participants Travel

Independently or in Groups

Scholarships are Available

Requirements vary, please contact USAC for more information.

Typically The Application Process Time is

One week

University Studies Abroad Consortium's Mission Statement

We are a nonprofit consortium of 33 U.S. universities offering quality study abroad programs for the past 30 years. USAC helps arrange everything for students like housing, internships, field study courses and more; from the point you apply, to your arrival and stay, to your transcript upon return, USAC will be there for you. 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