International Summer Program

Konkuk University in Seoul, Korea

The International Summer Program at Konkuk University provides students with a great opportunity to learn about and experience Korea and its culture.  The program includes special activities such as field trips, cultural workshops, language programs, and other events.  These activities allow students to explore and learn about Korea, its people and its culture as well as meet students from other countries also participating in the program.
 
Dates:  July 6 to August 8
 
Application Deadline:  March 1, 2008
 
Program Schedule
            July 3- 5           Dorms Open
            July 6               Orientation and Registration
            July 9-11          3-day Field Trip
            July 12             Class Begin
            August 7          Classes End (Final Exam)
            August 8          Graduation and Farewell
 

 

 

 

Course Schedule

	Monday/Tuesday/Thursday/Friday	Credits	Wednesday
Session 1 9:00-11:50	Option 1: Korean Language Option 2: Introduction to Korean Culture Option 3: Korean Economy and the World	3	Cultural Workshop 1 credit
Session 2 2:00-4:50	Option 1: International Management Option 2: Introduction to Linguistics Option 3: Introduction to Public Policy	3
The above class schedule is tentative and subject to change depending upon Konkuk University's circumstances. Students should take two courses (one course per session). Cultural Workshop is mandatory and includes such activities as pottery making, Taekwondo, fork village visits, Kimchi and other traditional food making, and DMZ tour.

Costs
FREE        Tuition waived
FREE        Field Trip Costs
FREE        Housing costs waived
 
Meals:       $300 (estimated)
Books:       $100
Mandatory CISI Insurance: $31
Visa Fee:   $30 (estimated)

Students will be responsible for purchasing round-trip airline ticket to Seoul.

Scholarships available for CALS students.
 
Housing
All summer participants will be placed in a double occupancy room in the International Guest House and/or KU:L House on campus.  These ultra modern facilities are located in the heart of Konkuk University and overlook the Il-gam Lake.  Each room is furnished with beds and mattresses, desks, chairs, study lamps, wardrobe, refrigerator, TV, telephone, Ethernet connection and private bath.  Communal facilities include kitchen, lounge, computer room, laundry room , vending machines.  Students may purchase meal coupons to eat at the student cafeteria located in the Student Union Hall near the International Guest House or they can prepare their own food in the communal kitchen. 
 
Field Trip
Summer program students have the option of participating in a three-day field trip before the start of the summer program to such historical places as Gyeongju and Andong. 
 
About Konkuk University
Konkuk University is conveniently located in Seoul and is one of the leading private universities in Korea, generally regarded as one of the top 10 universities in Korea (out of over 370 universities and colleges).  The University has over 1,000 full time faculty members and offers 120 undergraduate, 69 graduate and 55 doctoral degrees.  Student enrollment is about 25,000 including about 3,000 graduate students.