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Sookmyung Summer School 2024

Program Details

THIS PROGRAM IS CONSIDERED AN EXCHANGE PROGRAM. PLEASE FILL OUT THE EXCHANGE APPLICATION TO APPLY.

YOU MUST MEET WITH THE EXCHANGE COORDINATOR IN ORDER TO BE APPROVED FOR THIS PROGRAM.

Sookymyung International Summer School is a fantastic way to immerse yourself in the Korean language and culture, all while getting Weber State credits! With unique opportunities to visit the De-militarized Zone (DMZ), visit palaces, learn traditional calligraphy and food making, this program will be the experience of a lifetime. All students are able to apply regardless of language proficiency.

Only 8 students can participate, and will be chosen on a first-come-first-served basis.

Application deadline is March 15, 2024

Destination:

  • Seoul, Korea

Program Dates:

July 19 - August 16, 2024

Cost

Cost: $1,250 plus Weber State tuition for up to 6 credits

Includes: housing, insurance, WSU application/nomination fee, Sookmyung application fee, and the costs for all of the excursions. 

Does not include: airfare, personal travel expenses, and some meals

Payments can now be made online! Visit this website for instructions on how to pay your deposit online and future payments. Charges should show on your account within 24 hours after registration. As always, you can pay with a credit card as well. To keep our trip costs low, we encourage the use of ACH Bank Transfers, or payments by cash or check whenever possible.

Academic Courses

Choose up to two classes for a total of 6 credits

  • Korean Language for Foreignhers I-Beginner Level (3 credits) OR
  • Taekwondo & Korean Sports Culture (2 credits)

And one of the following:

  • understanding of Korea throug keywords (3 credits) OR
  • Korean Culture and Korean's Human Relationship (3 credits) OR
  • Korean Politics and Foreign Policy (3 credits)

Itinerary

Classes are offered M-THR leaving Fridays and weekends open for exploration.

July 19: Check in 

July 22: Orientation and Welcome Party

July 23: Day trip to DMZ

July 24 - August 13: Class

August 14: Farewell Party

August 16: Check out

Cultural Excursions: K-Pop dance class, Korean food making, Korean calligraphy, street tour, Nanta performance, and Gyeongbokgung palace.

Program Directors

Please contact Myranda Knudson for more information

myrandahackley@weber.edu

Trip Cancellations

If Weber State cancels a trip for any reason, all participants will be refunded 100% of funds paid to the school. If a participant withdraws from the program for any reason, they are subject to the refund policy found on the first page of the application.  Deposits are always non-refundable, unless the program is canceled by Weber State.  No refunds will be issued 30 days prior to program start date. 

Refunds will NOT be given to students due to COVID-19 concerns. Before programs were canceled in 2020, every student was given the option to withdraw from programs without penalty due to COVID-19. This year students are applying, cognizant of the pandemic. Weber State will not intentionally place students into high risk situations. We will work together with Program Leaders and Departments on canceling should the destination demonstrate increased risks, be they from COVID or any other concern. As such, students must abide by the standard refund policy.

If you have any questions, feel free to contact the Study Abroad Office at (801) 626-8711.