Watch the Info Session Recording here: (recorded April 10, 2023)
Info Session Recording (from 2023)
PROGRAM DATES: Mid June - Mid July 2024 (4 weeks)
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Mid May 2024
PRE-DEPARTURE ORIENTATION: TBD (in May 2024)
PAYMENT DEADLINE: June 1, 2024
PROGRAM Overview: Students will join an international group of students from around the world to live and study at Sogong University for four weeks.You may take 1-2 classes, including Korean Language and/or one of the courses on the approved class list below.
*Note: We are partnering with Pierce College to provide the Korean Language credits, so students who choose to take Korean will pay tuition for this course to Pierce and the Elective course tuition will be paid to Green River College. We will help you set up the payment through a consortium agreement so it is as easy as possible.
Available course list (subject to change):
1. Gender, Race and Class (Soc&101)
2. Statistics (Math&146)
3. Korean History (Hist 194)
4. Korean Society (Hist 194)
5. International Relations (Pols&203)
6. Politics of Dictatorship & N. Korea (Pols 194)
7. Intro. to Korean Politics (Pols 194)
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
FREE TIME:
You will have free time in the evenings and weekends to explore the city and region independently.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:
Must be at least 17 years old to participate.
Must have completed at least 12 college level credits.
This program is not open to Korean citizens.
PROGRAM COSTS & FEES:
| Prices for 2 Classes (Korean + 1 Elective) |
Prices for 1 Class (Korean or Elective)
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Program Fee: Paid to Sogang University |
Approx imately $2,485* (includes housing, instruction for 2 classes and activities) |
~$1,950* (includes housing, instruction for 1 class and activities) |
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Tuition: Paid to your home college or Pierce for Korean lang. |
$1,180.65 (for 10 credits awarded on your transcripts) |
Korean class: $680.65 -OR- Elective Class: $500.00 |
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Admin + Scholarship Fund Fees: Paid to Green River College |
$200 | Same |
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Additional Costs: You must purchase thse items on your own |
Airfare (est. $1300) Meals- unfortunately the cafeteria will be closed in summer. There are many cheap food options within a 5 minute walk of your dorms. |
Same |
*Prices noted with a star (*) may vary based on exchange rate at time of payment, since you will pay to Sogang University in Korean currency
Contact Us
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Study Abroad Staff
Megan Swanson, Assistant Director of International Education
Office Location: IVD 114 Phone: 253-931-6845
Andres Montano Leal, International Education Program Manager
Office Location: IVD 116 Phone: 253-931-6976
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Detailed brochures and applications are available for each program. Information meetings are arranged as needed. Group orientation sessions are scheduled prior to departure.
Location
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12401 SE 320th St.
Auburn, WA, 98092
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