Overview

GlobaLinks Learning Abroad, formerly known as AsiaLearn, offers a summer program with Korea University.

This program provides an excellent opportunity for students to learn about South Korea through academic and cultural immersion during a 6-week summer program. Courses cover a wide range of subjects pertaining to international issues, with a particular emphasis on the East Asia region. Each class offers a full-semester of coursework condensed into six weeks of intensive study totaling 48 hours. 

Classes are held Monday through Thursday with excursions, cultural workshops, and guest lectures incorporated into the program to form a well rounded learning environment. Students can choose up to a maximum of three classes from the academic areas of:

• Economics and Business
• Humanities
• Sociology and Cultural Studies
• Law
• Politics and International Relations
• Science
• Korean Studies
• Korean Language
• Fine Art/Design.

Except for Korean language classes, the medium of instruction for all courses is English.

 Sam Imbeault from Mount Allison University tells us about his experiences during the Korea Univ. Int'l Summer Campus.  

Location

This program is offered at Korea University, which is located in Seoul, South Korea. Seoul is the financial, political, commercial, recreational, educational, and cultural center of Korea. There are 2 subway stations serving the campus making access to all the cities resources quick and easy.

But on campus students can easily avoid the distractions of the bustling city with the182 acre campus featuring stone architecture, sprawling lawns, seasonal trees and natural flora. KU is known to have one of the most beautiful campuses in Korea.

For more information on Seoul and South Korea, visit the Destinations section.

Academic Highlights

Students can take up to 3 classes, and each class is worth 3 academic credits. Each course offers a full-semester of coursework condensed into six weeks of intensive study totaling 48 hours. No prior knowledge of Korea is necessary for enrollment and, except for Korean language classes; the medium of instruction for all courses is English. 

Students can take up to a maximum of three courses and each is worth 3 credits. Classes are held daily except for Friday. Classes area available in:

• Economics and Business
• Humanities
• Korean Studies
• Sociology and Cultural Studies
• Law
• Politics and International Relations
• Science
• Korean Language
• Fine Art/Design

Housing

GlobaLinke Learning Abroad students attending Korea University's International Summer Campus will live in one of two high quality student dormitories:

• CJ International House offers air-conditioned, limited single and twin shared accommodation. Bathroom facilities are connected to the suite and are shared by suitemates.
•  Anam Hall 2 is an air-conditioned dorm with triple shared accommodation and community bathrooms.

Scholarships Available

General Scholarship Information

GlobaLinks Learning Abroad strives to offer the most reasonable study abroad fees to Asia.  To further enhance the affordability of the semester/year study abroad programs, we encourage you to apply for scholarships through all available scholarship sources.  Learn more about our scholarship opportunities.

Korea University Scholarships

Korea University offers the opportunity for students to receive The Academic Excellence Award of Won 1,000,000. This scholarship is presented to any students who receive “A's” in three courses during the summer program.

There is no application form needed to be filled out and eligible students will be informed individually after the program finishes are transcripts are processed. The final results come out at the end of September, and Korea University will send the check directly to the student if they qualified for the award.
 

Special Progams/Excursions

Special Lectures

Notable experts from the Korean government, such as the Korean Ambassador to the USA and the foreign minister, will offer a series of discussion sessions.

Cultural Workshops

Learn about Korean art and performances first-hand. Interact with young pop-stars who are current KU students. Take workshops in Korean calligraphy, traditional music and Taekwondo. ISC provides other indoor activities such as jazz dance/ hip-hop and yoga that may involve a small supplemental charge.

KU Buddy Program

The buddy program is designed to ensure that every student is comfortable in the new surroundings. With their KU Buddy, students can make a lifelong friendship, learn about student life in Korea and venture around Seoul.

Day Trips

The stimulating environment of the summer school continues outside the classroom with varied extracurricular activities once a week such as a pottery factory visit, Everland (a sizeable amusement park), Insadong (traditional merchant district), Nanta and the DMZ (Demilitarized Zone separating North and South Korea).

Get Involved Abroad

Community Involvement

We understand that it can be difficult to find time during a short summer program to really become involved with the community however we challange you to at least try and discover where the experience may take you. It's an awesome way to meet locals, experience the true South Korean culture, and create long lasting memories. From volunteering to festival-going, we challenge you to make the most of your international experience... See a how to live like a local and become involved with community activities available in South Korea or discover your own upon arrival!

Enhance your Experience

Global Citizens Development Modules

The new Global Citizen Development modules are online learning components designed to help you explore your study abroad destination and experience at a whole new level. These modules are not mandatory, however we strongly encourage your participation as they will introduce you to the opportunities and challenges you may encounter when participating in a study abroad program, as well as expose you to cultural insights and knowledge about your host country to help make your program abroad even more successful and fulfilling. Through the 3 modules, you will refine your skills in cross-cultural observation, adaptation, and communication. 

Learn the Local Language!

• LiveMocha - Prior to departure you will receive information and instruction for, LiveMocha, an online language learning program to help you learn your host language. Learn at varying levels and at your own speed. Get started now!
• Lonely Planet Guide & Phrase Book - For both language learning and culture/history/country specific inforamton you will receive a Lonely Planet Guide and Phase book before departure, which will allow you to start planning your adventures and learning how to communicate with locals.
• Additional Language Resources - To even further your language skill take a look at some of these optional language learning tools.

Being Prepared for your Time Abroad

AsiaLearn is there to help you through every step of the study abroad process! This includes making sure you are prepared for your time abroad! Due to the short length of the summer programs we are not able to offer our renowned multi-day orientation known as the Bridging Cultures Program. However we do still offer services that are tailored to helping you have the best experience possible. These include one-on-one pre-departure advising and group webinars prior your departure. The goal of the webinar is to help answer any final questions you may have and to fully prepare you for a summer of personal, social, academic, cultural, and professional Discovery!

Course Catalog

Click here to view the classes available at KUISC. To view the class timetable scroll down to the bottom f the class list.

Tip: Scroll part way down to see the full list of classes.

Slideshow and Video

View photos of the Korea University International Summer Campus and Video of an Alumni below:

 Video of Alumni Sam Imbeault:

Fees

Fee Includes

Program Fees are in US dollars and include tuition for 6-9 credits, shared accommodation, on-campus student fees, official transcript, overseas health coverage, airport pick up charges, introductory survival language training, and pre-trip services such as: orientation materials, personal advising, subject selections, liaison with your home university, credit transfer assistance, financial aid services, and alumni support.

Fee Advice

Dates

Entry Requirements

Programs in Asia Coordinator

Name: David Grove Title: Manager, Programs in Asia Department: Asia Programs Team BIO: David is the Manager for Summer, Semester, and Year abroad programs in Asia. A former alumnus of AustraLearn, David studied abroad at Massey University in Palmerston North, New Zealand. He has traveled extensively in New Zealand, Australia, South Korea, Costa Rica, Jamaica, and the Dominican Republic. David holds a B.S. in Psychology from Appalachian State University in North Carolina, and when not in the office is either biking, playing sports, or enjoying the mountains.