Description

The Dickinson in South Korea program is available to Dickinson and other U.S. college and university students.

Korea, known as "the land of morning calm," has retained its own unique identity for more than 5,000 years despite its unenviable position at the crossroads of major Asian and world conflicts. Rapid industrial growth has made Korea the 10th-largest trading nation in the world and one of the world's leading importing and exporting countries. Korea's impressive economic development has become a model for many underdeveloped countries.Korea today presents a unique position from which to study the culture, economics and politics of all the nations of the East Asian region. As the capital, Seoul provides an intricate mix of culture, art and history.

* Yonsei University

Yonsei University occupies a large campus in the middle of Seoul, a city of 11 million people, and is only 20 minutes from the country's center of government, business and culture. Founded in 1885, Yonsei is the oldest university in Korea and is made up of 17 colleges and 16 professional graduate schools, enrolling approximately 30,000 students.

The oldest private university in Korea, Yonsei originally was founded as a medical school and has retained its scientific roots. Although many students study Korean language, history and culture there, the university prides itself on its goal to be among the leading scientific-research institutions in the world.

Yonsei University is truly international, fostering academic partnerships with more than 500 institutions in 60 countries. Students studying at Yonsei will feel this international reach while they live and study alongside a diverse student body, consisting of more than 4,200 international students.

In addition to the variety of courses available, students may choose to join a number of social and sports clubs on campus, which are a great way to meet other students and become involved in the community.

* Academics

The Seoul program is offered for a semester as well as for an entire academic year. Students enroll in the Division of International Education, where courses are taught exclusively in English for both Korean and visiting international students. Students most commonly take courses in East Asian studies, international relations, international business and Korean language. Coursework also may be completed in English in comparative literature and culture, economics, political science and life science. Students with sufficient Korean language skills may take courses offered by other divisions of the university.

Most students who successfully complete a semester in Seoul receive four Dickinson credits. For the academic year, students usually are eligible to receive eight credits.