SOUTH KOREA, Wonju - Global Village Yonsei University Exchange Program
Overview / About the Program / More Information / Apply Now
study abroad in Korea!
Location
Yonsei University at Wonju is located in the city of Wonju, an hour and a half drive away from Seoul, the capital of Korea. Located in the vicinity of the beautiful Chiak Mountain and numerous beaches on the East Sea coast, Wonju is one of the most famous tourist attractions in Korea. It is also a preferred place for such leisure sports as skiing, rafting, MTB, scuba diving, and many more. International students will enjoy their free time experiencing the Korean culture and nature in these natural surroundings. top
Academic Program
All the activities in the GV Program are conducted in English. International students will come to understand Korean lifestyle and its culture while Korean students learn and experience Western culture. Classes will include: assigned Korean language courses and regular university offerings (as chosen by student). Students will also be expected to participate in weekly mutual mentor sessions and team meetings. top
Living Accommodations
International students live with Korean students in Maeji 3 Haksa, a university owned and operated residence hall. Students will live with two other roommates. Internet is available. top
Selection
Admission to this program is open to all academic majors and minors. Applicants must be currently enrolled, degree-seeking SCSU students. All participants must be in good academic standing and have a minimum G.P.A. of 2.5. The Global Village gives priority to those students who have successfully completed at least two semesters of university level work. They request that the candidate also have a sufficient command of the English language. top
Program Costs & Financial Aid
Participating students will pay SCSU tuition, but all other applicable fees, including special course fees, international orientation fee, key deposits, books, and housing costs will be paid to the host university. Food, transportation (including air fare), and other travel is the responsibility of the student.
* * * Financial assistance of 3,000,000 Korean won (approximately US$3,000) may be provided to an international student participating in the GV program with certain obligations. In addition, tuition and dormitory fees are waived for them. This is often enough to cover travel and living expenses in most cases. Stop into Lawrence Hall for more information. * * * top
Orientation & Calendar
| Semester |
Application Deadline |
Academic Calendar |
Fall |
March 1 |
September to mid-December |
Spring |
October 1 |
mid-February to mid-June |
Applications will be accepted after the deadline on a space available basis.
A pre-departure orientation meeting for the program will be conducted the semester preceding the program. All orientation programs are mandatory.top
For more information and application packet, contact:
Center for
International Studies
St. Cloud State University
720 Fourth Avenue South
St. Cloud, MN 56301-4498
Phone: 320/308-4287
Fax: 320/308-4223
TDD: 1-800-627-3529-outstate, or
612-297-5353 in the Twin Cities
study_abroad@stcloudstate.edu
If you need a reasonable accommodation for a disability,
such an accommodation may be available upon advance request.
Please contact the Project 504 Coordinator, 106 Atwood Center,
as soon as possible so that arrangements may be made in a
timely fashion.
SCSU is an equal opportunity educator and employer. Upon
request this publication will be made available in large print
or audio tape.
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