South Korea-Summer 2023

Night view of the Gonzaga Plaza at Sogang University

This is a program offered through Green River College. Additional instruction is provided once you apply via the WCCCSA application link posted on “how to apply” page.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: May 12, 2023

PROGRAM DETAILS:

Students will live and study at Sogong University for four weeks.
All students will take a Korean Language class (5 credits) and a second class (5 credits) of your choosing.

Available course list: 서강국제하계대학 – Program (sogang.ac.kr)

VIRTUAL INFO SESSION:

Come learn about the new summer study abroad program in South Korea!

Topics:  Campus, Activities, Classes, Pricing, Application and Enrollment Process

1st info session: Tue. March 21st, 12:00-12:45pm

Register here to get the zoom link: bit.ly/20seoul23

2nd info session: Mon. April 10th, 5-5:45pm

Register here to get the zoom link: https://bit.ly/seoul10april

PROGRAM DOCUMENTS:

Program flyer: South Korea Summer 2023

LOCATION: Seoul, South Korea

Sogong University is a private university in the heart of Seoul with modern classroom facilities and a beautiful campus in walking distance to many cafes and restaurants.

HOUSING:

You will live with a roommate in an international on-campus dormitory. The dormitory building is new, and has its own cafeteria, fitness center, laundry, chapel, and lounge for public use. Each room has beds, desks, chairs, wardrobes, shoes cabinets, internet cables, restrooms and shower rooms. There are 12 floors with an elevator.

ACTIVITIES:

You will have many opportunities to visit local cultural and historical sits of significance in Seoul, including weekly Friday field trips, bi-weekly “Buddy Activities” with local Korean students, and the option to participate in bi-weekly start-up club and E-Sports club activities. Special excursions include the Demilitarized Zone and K-Pop events.

Club activities in South Korea program

FREE TIME:

You will have free time in the evenings and weekends to explore the city and region independently.

AGE REQUIREMENT:

Must be at least 17 years old to participate.

PROGRAM COSTS & FEES:

Program Fee:

$2,375* (includes housing, instruction and all activities)

Additional Costs:

Airfare (est. $1300)
Medical Insurance (est. $75)

Other cost not included in the program fee

Optional: Meal Plan*
(Option 1= $114)
(Option 2= $137)

*Prices noted with a star (*) may vary based on exchange rate at time of payment

Last Updated March 10, 2023