2016SummerProgram Information Sheet

Session I: July 1 – July 22, 2016

Contact Details

Institution / Sookmyung Women’s University
Address / Office of International Affairs
Sookmyung Women'sUniversity
Administration Building #706,
100 Cheongpa-ro 47-gil, Yongsan-gu, Seoul, Korea 140-742
Telephone / 82-2-2077-7450
Email /
Fax / 82-2-710-9285
Contact person of this program / Diana Soyoung Choi
(will be replaced to the other staff in around April/May)

Program Information

Program Description / Sookmyung International Summer School provides a thriving environment where students
can have the cultural dynamic and global experience in the Nation’s Capital City of Seoul, Korea!
We offer cultural diversity and challenging courses. You will also be able to experience great lectures
related to thematic studies and experience cultural programs of Korea.
Don’t miss out on this extraordinary opportunity to make an unforgettable experience in the Summer of 2016.
Course Duration
(mm/dd/yy-mm/dd/yy) / 07/01/16-07/22/16
Course: Total Hours / 45 hours per course
Average daily class hours / 3 hours (for those take 1 course)
6 hours (for those take 2 courses)
Arrival Day / June 30
Departure Day / July 22
Course Features / *Morning Course : 09:00 -12:00
Food: Trends & Creating New concepts(3 Credits)
Language and Mind: Topics in Cognitive Psychology (3 Credits)
Music and Media Production Technology(3 Credits)
Professional and Leadership Communication(3 Credits)
Korean Language for Foreigners I – Beginner Level (3 Credits)
*Afternoon Course : 09:00 -12:00
Global Business Environment(3 Credits)
Introduction toMacroeconomics (3 Credits)
Introduction to Culture and Tourism(3 Credits)
Korean Arts and Crafts(2 Credits)
New problems Require New Solutions: Design, Technology, Engineering(3 Credits)
Highlights of Extra Curriculum Activities / • Welcome Farewell Party
•Korean Modern Calligraphy
•Special Lecture: Korean Culture and Spirit
•Korean Food cooking class
•Experience Korean Paper Art
•Watch Nanta Performance
•Visit DMZ
•Street tour with Buddies
Course Fees ( per person or per group) / Tuition fee: will be waived for exchange students from partner institutions
The total program fee: $900 (application fee - $100, program(cultural excursions) fee: $400, housing(double occupancy) fee - $400)
Payment description / Payment needs to be made at the time of registration
• Name of Bank: Shinhan Bank (Sookmyung Women's University Branch)
• Account No: 366-03-009311
• Swift Code: SHBKKRSE
• Name of Beneficiary: Sookmyung Women's University
• Bank Address: 115 Chungpa-dong 3 Ka, Yongsan-ku, Seoul, Korea
* Overseas Balancing charges should be covered by applicant
Minimum number of participants per group / 1
Any language criteria for participants? / No
Level for the course (beginner/ intermediate...) / Not applicable
Do you have a placement test before the course?

Accommodations and Meals

Accommodations:
Description
(on campus or off campus?) /
  • Housing Assingment will be made for all exchange students at Sookmyung International Houses.
  • Int’l House is located 10 mins. Walking distance to the Main Campus.
  • Depending on the availability, you’ll be assigned to double, triple or quad.
  • Housing Assignment will be announced on the Sookmyung English website around 1~2 weeks before your arrival. ( website:
  • Int’l Housing has curfew. Please be aware that you will not be able to enter during curfew by and means. (When you first check-in, not applicable)

Costs / $400 (double occupancy/included in the total program fee)
Lodging Facilities /
Meal Plans / No Meal plan / Cooking is not allowed
Estimated Personal Expenses/ Per Week / $150-200 per week

Transportation and Airport Pick-up Service

Airport Location and transportation / ICN International Airport (60-90 min. from Seoul)
Kimpo International Airport (40-60 min. from Seoul)
Do you provide airport pick-up service? If so, will there be any extra cost? / *Fee charged Service (KRW50,000)
Our buddy student will pick up the student from the airport to SMU campus by public transporation!

Enrollment

Application materials / • Copy of printed Online application
• Course registration form
• Copy of passport
• Most recent copy of transcript
• Copy of Student I.D.
• Proof of Health Insurance
• 2 photos of passport photo size
• Program payment receipt
Application fee ( if necessary) / $100 ( included in the total program fee)
Online Application? / > Registration > How to apply
Deadline / SISS I: April 30, 2016

Transcript and Certificate

Transcript or Certificate release date / Early September, 2016
Do you offer the syllabus or course outline? /

Learning Partner

Learning partner or buddy? / Not available.
But you can ask for your student buddy for language exchange.

Applying for a Student Visa

Type of Visa / C-3 short-term visa
Please note that C-3 visa may not be required if your home country hold special agreement with the Korean government that exempt C-3 visa for short term (usually staying less than 90 days) staying in Korea.
*Please check more information
> Immigration > VISA
Other Requirements /

Others

Is there any information students need to know or prepare first? /