DISCOVER KOREA
2024 Maymester Study Abroad in Korea
May 8 (Wed.) - June 1(Sat.), 2024
Vanderbilt University
Dr. Seok Bae Jang
Contact: seok.jang@vanderbilt.edu
New Program Period: Wednesday, May 8th - Saturday, June 1st, 2024
Arrival in Korea: Wednesday, May 8th
Departure from Korea: Saturday, June 1st
Course Title: DISCOVER KOREA
Course Number: ASIA 1480
Credit Hours: [3] *The course credits can be counted toward non-language Korean minor credits.
AXLE: INT
No Pre-requisites
Instructor: Dr. Seok Bae Jang
*This course is not a Korean language course. You will get credits for AXLE International Culture.
*No Korean language skills are required. (One week of survival Korean will be taught in Korea.)
Cost-Per-Student: (estimation) $13,955
Included:
Tuition ($6,180), Study Abroad Fee ($285)
Program Fee ($7,490): Accommodation for 24 nights, Transportation (Airport Transportation included), 25 times of Group Meals (Welcome/Farewell Dinner, Han River Picnic, etc.), Cultural/Business Excursions, Day Trips and Overnight Trips (3-day 2-night to Gyeongju, Ulsan, Pohang & Busan), Textbooks and Stationery, Etc.
Not Included: International Airfare, ETA Application Fee (about $8.00), Personal Cellphone Fee (about $50), Personal Living Supplies, Personal Meals.
If you need financial support, please apply for the Global Summer Fellows Scholarship Program at Vanderbilt Global Education Office (GEO). The GSF application opens in early-November and is due in mid-January. Eligible students must have a 2.7 GPA. Visit the GEO Funding website for details on associated funds.
Program Description:
Discover South Korea: the home of BTS, BLACKPINK and Twice, the country behind ‘Squid Game’ and ‘Parasite’, and the origin of Samsung Electronics, LG Electronics, Hyundai Motors, etc.
A dynamic and innovative country, South Korea has captured the hearts of countless enthusiasts around the world with its popular culture. Superstars such as BTS, BLACKPINK and Twice are at the forefront of the K-Pop sensation, while works such as ‘Squid Game’ and ‘Parasite’ have brought K-Drama and K-Movie into the international spotlight more than ever before. Moreover, South Korea has undergone remarkable economic transformation over the past few decades, turning into one of the world’s largest and fastest-growing economies. Today, South Korea is one of the US’s largest trading partners and is a global leader in IT technology. South Korea also has a storied history and lies at the center of one of the world’s most complex geopolitical situations. The security alliance between the US and South Korea is notable for its longevity and key role on the Korean peninsula.
This program offers one week of basic Korean language education, as well as various cultural and business excursions such as K-pop dance class, cooking class, famous site visits in Seoul, three-day overnight trip, day trips, etc. Students will be able to further develop a fresh perspective and appreciation for South Korea and its culture, history and economy through a uniquely immersive experience.
Accommodations
For twenty-four (24) nights: Double Occupancy which includes WiFI and gym access
Transportation
Airport Transfer upon arrival and departure via chartered bus
Transportation card for 25 days, which will include a T-money card
Meals:
Welcome and Farewell Dinner
27 Group meals for cultural/business excursions
Academics
Survival Korean Class: 4 hours
Guest lecture on the Economic Development and History of South Korea
Daily Lecture on Various Topics about Korea
Cultural Activities:
Gyeongbokgung Palace with tour hosted by local students
K-pop Dance Class
Cooking Class
Myeongdong with street food tour
Tour of Hongdae and interesting theme cafes
Seoul Tower (Namsan Mountain)
Moonlight Tour of Deoksu Palace
Dongdaemun Design Plaza (Garment industry)
The War and Women’s Human Rights Museum
Han River Picnic
Visit and briefing at KITA (Korea International Trade Association)
Briefing & Tour of IFEZ (Incheon Free Economic Zone) and Smart-City Center
Day Trips
Paju: Roundtrip with transportation via charter bus with visit to DMZ, tour guide, and group lunch
Suwon: Roundtrip transportation with visits to the Samsung Advanced Institute of Technology with group lunch
Overnight Excursions (3 nights 4 days)
Gyeongju, Ulsan and Busan
Accommodations for three (3) nights: One night in Gyeongju, two nights in Busan
Round trip transportation via KTX and Charter Bus
Visits to Ulsan Hyundai Car Factory, Hyundai Heavy Industry, Seokgulram grotto, Bulkuksa temple, Anapji Pond, Gyeongju National Museum, Tumulipark and Star Observatory, Haedongyonggung Temple, Taejongdae Park, Gamcheon Cultural Village, Oyukdo Skywalk, Fish cake making experience, Jagalchi & Kukje market sightseeing, etc.
All meals included
*More Interesting Cultural/Business Site Visits will be added.
Safety Plan:
This program will be partnered with CIEE. CIEE has overseen seven decades of experience creating safe, reliable, study abroad programs around the world with an excellent safety record. Each of CIEE’s site is regularly assessed using international risk management standards to make certain programs can be safely and successfully run. In addition, every participant is automatically covered by iNext medical and travel insurance, and is ensured the guidance of CIEE onsite staff members, and 24/7 in-country emergency support.
CIEE will provide the following services for Vanderbilt students.
CIEE’s full-time health, safety, and security team receives continuous updates regarding political, environmental, and cultural situations around the world.
Every CIEE location has a tested Emergency Action and Response Plan tailored to local realities.
CIEE’s emergency notification system simultaneously broadcasts messages via text, phone, and email so your group can be quickly accounted for and informed.
CIEE international staff undergo extensive training designed to mitigate risk to students' physical and mental wellbeing.
Every CIEE program has pre-departure and on-site orientations, which includes pertinent info on student housing, cultural considerations, health and safety protocol, and local logistics.
iNext Comprehensive Ultimate Travel Insurance plus Political and Natural Disaster Evacuation Package.
Global Summer Fellows Scholarship Program
https://www.vanderbilt.edu/geo/finances/funding/
The Global Education Office administers the need-based Global Summer Fellows Scholarship program for Vanderbilt-approved Maymester and Summer abroad programs.
No Maximum Limit of Scholarship from this year!
The GSF application opens in early-November and is due in mid-January. Eligible students must have a 2.7 GPA. See below for details on associated funds. Students can meet with any GEO advisor to discuss questions they have about the Global Summer Fellows competition.
Please note: In order to be considered for need-based scholarships, all students must have a CSS profile for the current academic year on file with the Vanderbilt Office of Financial Aid prior to the application deadline.
International students are only eligible for the GSF competition if they are already receiving need-based aid from the university. If you have questions, please contact the Office of Student Financial Aid directly.
Previous recipients of the Global Summer Fellows scholarship are not eligible for the competition. For successful scholarship applications, previous or concurrent Vanderbilt awards for summer activities may reduce the final Global Summer Fellows award.