Winter Study Abroad Programs in South Korea

South Korea is a small country with big opportunity. While nearly all major cities are modern and English-friendly, there are a few that are more popular for winter study abroad programs in South Korea.

Seoul. Whoever said New York is the city that never sleeps has obviously never been to Seoul. The capital of South Korea is fast-paced with plenty of study abroad opportunities. A city with a population of over 10 million may seem intimidating at first, but you’ll soon find foreigners are welcomed with open arms.

Daegu. Daegu is the perfect city for anyone looking to study abroad in South Korea for winter. The city is primarily known as a college town with students from all over the world. Daegu is also full of rich history which will allow you to fully immerse yourself in Korean culture.

Chuncheon. Chuncheon always has an event taking place, or an adventure to be had. The city is one of South Korea’s most popular tourist destinations, and after studying abroad there, you’ll see why. Surrounded by natural beauty and steeped in Korean culture, Chuncheon is the perfect city to spend a winter studying abroad.

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Seoul Summary

November 28, 2025by: Mariam Adegbite - United StatesProgram: USAC Korea: Seoul - Korean & East Asian Studies at Yonsei

10

I had an amazing time studying at Yonsei University in Seoul, South Korea. USAC was very helpful with pre departure preparation and helping me figure out visa, immigration and all travel requirements. Even after I returned, I never had to worry about transcripts- they had all that sorted quickly and all my credits transferred to my home university. South Korea was amazing, I made amazing friendships, ate tons of food, got to visit many other cities (+ Japan!) and wore a hanbok too- 10/10!!

Studying in beautiful Barcelona :)

September 16, 2025by: Ceren Vuranok - TurkeyProgram: Affordable, Comprehensive Study and Intern Abroad Programs

9

Studying in Barcelona had been a dream! I took classes in Entrepreneurship and New Venture Creation, and Spanish Art and Cultural Heritage at Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona. My 7 weeks in that paradise were filled with exploration, inspiration, and so much fun. From amazing people to the delicious cuisine, and stunning architecture to the colorful culture, Spain should be at the top of the must-visit countries list. My favorite activity, besides spending my day at the beach, was wandering around the city without a map and being amazed by the beauty hidden in every corner of Barcelona. Thanks to the Spanish Art and Cultural Heritage class, I learned even more about this impressive history and culture. CIS helped me through every step of adapting to studying and living in Barcelona. They planned fun events for us, such as various tours in famous parts of Barcelona, beach picnic and volleyball, wine tasting, tours to towns in Spain, and cooking classes. I stayed at Aparto Pallars, which is conveniently located near the metro station, from which you can take the metro anywhere. I'm so grateful for this experience, and I'm definitely willing to go back to Barcelona or any other program with CIS!

Seoul Summary

November 28, 2025by: Mariam Adegbite - United StatesProgram: USAC Korea: Seoul - Korean & East Asian Studies at Yonsei

10

I had an amazing time studying at Yonsei University in Seoul, South Korea. USAC was very helpful with pre departure preparation and helping me figure out visa, immigration and all travel requirements. Even after I returned, I never had to worry about transcripts- they had all that sorted quickly and all my credits transferred to my home university. South Korea was amazing, I made amazing friendships, ate tons of food, got to visit many other cities (+ Japan!) and wore a hanbok too- 10/10!!

Studying in beautiful Barcelona :)

September 16, 2025by: Ceren Vuranok - TurkeyProgram: Affordable, Comprehensive Study and Intern Abroad Programs

9

Studying in Barcelona had been a dream! I took classes in Entrepreneurship and New Venture Creation, and Spanish Art and Cultural Heritage at Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona. My 7 weeks in that paradise were filled with exploration, inspiration, and so much fun. From amazing people to the delicious cuisine, and stunning architecture to the colorful culture, Spain should be at the top of the must-visit countries list. My favorite activity, besides spending my day at the beach, was wandering around the city without a map and being amazed by the beauty hidden in every corner of Barcelona. Thanks to the Spanish Art and Cultural Heritage class, I learned even more about this impressive history and culture. CIS helped me through every step of adapting to studying and living in Barcelona. They planned fun events for us, such as various tours in famous parts of Barcelona, beach picnic and volleyball, wine tasting, tours to towns in Spain, and cooking classes. I stayed at Aparto Pallars, which is conveniently located near the metro station, from which you can take the metro anywhere. I'm so grateful for this experience, and I'm definitely willing to go back to Barcelona or any other program with CIS!