Study Abroad: Experience Modern and Traditional Korea with Seoul

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Experience Modern and Traditional Korea with Seoul

Location: South Korea: Seoul

Term: Summer

Dates: June 25 - July 27, 2012

University of California, Irvine

http://www.summer.uci.edu/travelstudy

PO Box 6050 Irvine, CA 92616-6050 United States

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Phone: 949-824-4270

Fax: 949-824-7477

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Description

Offered through UC Irvine Summer Session in partnership with Sookmyung Women's University.

With Seoul as your backyard, you'll become engaged in coursework focused on modern Korean history, Korean literature and film, and Korean foreign policy, all taught by expert local Korean faculty. IN addition to your academic studies, you'll also acquire an in-depth knowledge of Korean history and culture and understand its traditions and values through first-hand experience.

After being picked-up at the airprot, you'll be transported to your on-campus dorms at the prestigious Sookmyung Women's University (the campus is open to males during the summer), located in the Yongsan-gu ("Dragon Hill") region of Seoul, one of the most ethnically diverse regions of Seoul. You'll have easy access to the Seoul subway line to explore the rest of the city and everything it has to offer.

Highlights

Earn UCI units abroad. No foreign languaged required. Open to all continuing students and all majors. Simple enrollment with no essays or letters of recommendation. Program includes an extensive itinerary of activities, special events, and field trips.

Included Trips and Excursions:
* Three-day, two-night trip to Busan City and Gyeongju (UNESCO Heritage city)
* Seoul city tour
* War Museum and National Musuem of Korea visit
* Mud Festival visit to Boryeong
* Han River ferry ride
* Korean Folk Village visit

Degree Level

Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

Cost in US$:

USD4,400-4,800 UC undergrad estimated fee; USD5,960-5,550 estimated fee for all others

Cost Includes:

Cost Include Description:

Travel.
* Three-day, two-night trip to Busan City and Gyeongju (UNESCO Heritage city)
* Seoul city tour
* War Museum and National Musuem of Korea visit
* Mud Festival visit to Boryeong
* Han River ferry ride
* Korean Folk Village visit

Study.
* Enroll in two 4.0 quarter unit courses (8.0 units total)

Live.
* Shared double rooms in on-campus dormitories
* Rooms include desks, internet, storage, and a bathroom
* 32 dining coupons to use at the campus cafe
* One special meal per week
* Access to campus gym, library, and computer labs
* Learn about Korean food and mask making
* Enjoy a Nanta performance
* Try on Honbok (traditional Korean costume)

Credit Available

This Program is open to

American, Worldwide Participant.

Typical Living Arrangements

Dormitory

Participants Travel to South Korea

in Groups

Application Process Involves

Written Application

Typically The Application Process Time is

5 to 15 minutes

University of California, Irvine's Mission Statement

Summer Session at UC Irvine provides administration of university-level undergraduate courses during two 5-week sessions and one 10-week session beginning in late June. Through open enrollment, we serve current UC Irvine students, visiting UC and other U.S. college students, international students, professionals and community members, and high school students who have completed their junior year. Summer Session makes it possible for students to make progress toward their degrees all year round, often making the difference for students who want to graduate on time. We offer an extensive selection of courses and students can choose from breadth requirements, coursework required for their major, or take courses to complete a minor. We act as an integral part of the Continuing Education branch of the university, supporting new program development and initiatives that serve the broad levels of the University.

Year Founded

1965