CIEE: Seoul - Summer Korean Studies
- Hosted at: Yonsei University (Seoul Campus)
- Location(s): Seoul, South Korea
- Program Type(s): Study Abroad
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A city celebrated by UNESCO for its outstanding design yet firmly rooted in ancient traditions, Seoul is a fascinating destination to explore Korean language, culture, business practices, history, literature, and more. Students take courses in Eng... read more
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It was definitely worthwhile. While the trip cost a pretty penny, the impact on my character and life is priceless. Lindsey W - University of North Georgia View Entire Review
A more international perspective and cultural versatility Elijah Farrales - Truman State University View Entire Review
This program is definitely a worthwhile experience! Through CIEE, I got to experience a lot of South Korea's culture and history, as well as learn a bit more about myself. From studying abroad, some things I think I've learned were 1) how to adapt to fit my needs/wants 2) how to look at things from a different perspective 3) h... A student - The University of Texas at Austin View Entire Review
It was definitely worth while. Korea is a great place and people here in the program are nice. I gained a lot of great friends. I still keep in touch with some of them. A student - The University of Texas at Austin View Entire Review
My Korean (especially listening, vocab, and basic skills e.g. taking a taxi) improved a TON. If you study and do the homework for Korean class then you'll learn a lot. The most valuable aspect, however, is just learning about Korean culture and experiencing it first hand. Kevin D - The University of Texas at Austin View Entire Review
Absolutely! I learned so much about Korea and other nationalities (being mixed with a large international crowd). It has opened my awareness and I honestly would love to go back to Korea one day! Gayle T - University of Pittsburgh - Greensburg View Entire Review
Yes, this experience demonstrated to me my ability to handle changes and things that I need to adapt to quickly. This didn't change my future plans so much as confirm them. I am ow even more convinced that I want to take a year to teach English in South Korea and it is because of the amazing experience that I had on this program... Erica M - Stonehill College View Entire Review
Absolutely. I feel like I really got to see what it's like to live in Korea. I think I will go back there to teach English when I graduate. And I definitely want to work there in something more long-term. Shannon D View Entire Review
I learned that I'm actually a lot more of a homebody than I thought. I don't regret going to South Korea but I wasn't prepared for the emotional feelings of missing home. However, I did learn that life keeps going anywhere in the world. So whenever I have a bad day I know I shouldn't keep my head down for long because the world ... Klarissa Moreno - Texas Lutheran University View Entire Review
Mostly I learned that I can adapt to new situations and figure things out by myself, even when I an around completely unfamiliar things. Honestly, this is a place where I might want to live, and so this experience definitely helped me realise that. Brooke Evans - Truman State University View Entire Review
Experience Jingru W - Brandeis University View Entire Review
I learned how adaptable I am to new environments and how I'm more independent than I originally gave myself credit for. It was DEFINITELY a worthwhile experience and I was sad to leave. A student - The University of Texas at Austin View Entire Review
Yes it was worth. I've learned many new stuffs and met cool international students. Even though many students from US, it was great to have time spent in Seoul with them. helen.an.520 - The University of Texas at Austin View Entire Review
Personal development and learning, exposer to new culture, countless new friends and experiences Ian B - University of Minnesota - Twin Cities View Entire Review
The professors and the courses offered were exactly what I was looking. I am satisfied with my academic experience as well as the cultural experience I had with my CIEE friends. David O - The University of Texas at Austin View Entire Review
About
A city celebrated by UNESCO for its outstanding design yet firmly rooted in ancient traditions, Seoul is a fascinating destination to explore Korean language, culture, business practices, history, literature, and more. Students take courses in English at a top-ranked Korean university and CIEE’s partner school, Yonsei University. All courses are complemented with co-curricular activities designed to increase intercultural understanding.
Program Type(s):
Study AbroadProgram Length(s):
- Summer
Instruction Language(s):
- Korean
- English
Relevant Study Subject(s):
- Asian Studies
- East Asian Studies
- Korean Studies
- Korean Language, Literature
Minimum GPA:
2.0Website
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CIEE Scholarships
Qualifying programs: all summer, semester or year-long CIEE programs
$2,500 toward semester program costs, or $750 toward summer program costs
Current attendee at an MSI
$2,000 for semester, $1,000 for internship, $500 for summer
Open to all CIEE alum and participants from high school and college study abroad, teach abroad, and tefl certifcations.
$200
Travel costs to and from study abroad or internship program. Pell-eligible; first-come, first-served.
$1,000
Qualifying programs: CIEE’s Sustainability and the Environment, or Tropical Ecology and Conservation summer, semester or year-long programs.
$2,500 toward semester program costs, or $750 toward summer program costs
Qualifying programs: CIEE summer, semester, or year-long programs that offer research opportunities. Please check the home page of your program of interest to see what awards are offered for that program.
$2,500 toward semester program costs, or $750 toward summer program costs
Deduction off of non‑consecutive in‑person terms for CIEE alumni or sibling of alumni.
10% discount
Qualifying programs: CIEE summer, semester, or year-long programs in Africa, Asia and Latin America. Please check the home page of your program of interest to see what awards are offered for that program.
$2,500 toward semester program costs, or $750 toward summer program costs
Qualifying programs: CIEE’s Community and Public Health summer, semester or year-long programs.
$2,500 toward semester program costs, or $750 toward summer program costs
Enroll in more than one four-week summer session
20%
Federal Pell Grant-eligible students can receive a GAIN Travel Grant up to $1,000 when they complete their CIEE Scholarships and Grants application by our published deadlines. Gilman Scholarship applicants can receive a CIEE Go Global Grant AND a GAIN Travel Grant totally up to $4,000!
Up to $1,000 per student
CIEE offers substantial grants for students who choose our innovative Open Campus Block program. Available at 13 CIEE Global Institutes around the globe, Open Campus invites students across majors to study in up to three international locations in one semester.
Up to $3,000 per student
To increase access to study abroad by more students from Minority Serving Institutions (MSI), CIEE will cover 100% of program fees and travel costs for 10 students from 10 different MSIs to participate in an intensive 4-week, 3-credit summer study abroad program. To become a Frederick Douglass Global Fellow, students must be nominated and receive letters of recommendation.
100% of program fee and travel costs
Students who enroll in more than one four-week session receive a 20% discount off each additional session.
20% discount
Qualified applicants not chosen for a full fellowship are guaranteed a $1,500 program grant and possible university match, $3,000***
$1,500 per student
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