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Korean Language and Culture

Program Details

Seoul, South Korea is an excellent destination for students to develop intercultural competence because it is a modern metropolis that blends traditional Korean culture with contemporary global influences. It offers a unique setting for students to experience how local traditions coexist with global trends, creating an environment for students to observe and engage with a diverse range of cultural dynamics and values. This trip takes students to the center of that culture and also offers an opportunity to engage with that culture and language through the courses offered by SISP. 

Requirements:

  • Be 18 years old or older
  • Be a high school graduate

Destination:

  • Seoul, South Korea

Program Dates:

June 24 - July 25, 2025

Cost

Cost: $4,150 (Airfare not included)

Deposit: $500

Deposit is due 72 hours after registration. If not paid in that timeframe, you may be dropped from your trip.

Payments can now be made online! Visit this website for instructions on how to pay your deposit and future payments online. Charges should show on your account within 24-48 hours after registration. If you want to pay with cash or check, please pay at the Hurst Center for Lifelong Learning.

Includes: insurance, activities, tuition, hotel, and some meals.

Not included: Other excursions, some meals, incidentals, excess baggage costs, any unscheduled travel

Itinerary

Itinerary is tentative and subject to change. Plan to attend all pre-trip meetings!

April: Pre-departure orientation (coordinated with Study Abroad Office) & possible meet-up

Sunday, June 1 - Sunday, June 22: Pre-departure Module on Canvas

Tuesday, June 24: SLC departure

Wednesday, June 25: ICN Seoul arrival, Sogang University dorm check-in, Dorm Orientation

Thursday, June 26: SISP Program Orientation

Friday, June 27: SISP Field Trip

Saturday, June 28: SISP Weekend Activity

Monday, June 30 - Thursday, July 3: SISP class, buddy activities, club activities; site visits: N Seoul Tower, Gyeongbokgung Palace, Seoul City Hall, Sinchon & Hongdae area

Friday, July 4: SISP Field Trip

Saturday, July 5: SISP Weekend Activity

Monday, July 7 - Thursday, July 10: SISP class, buddy activities, club activities; site visits: Dongdaemun Market, Gwangjang Market, baseball game

Friday, July 11: SISP Field Trip

Saturday, July 12: SISP Weekend Activity

Monday, July 14 - Thursday, July 17: SISP class, buddy activities, club activities; site visits: National Museum of Korea, Lotte World, Bukchon Hanok Village, National Folk Museum

Friday, July 18: SISP Field Trip

Saturday, July 19: SISP Weekend Activity

Monday, July 21 - Wednesday, July 23: SISP class, buddy activities, club activities; site visits: Myeongdong, Insadong

Thursday, July 24: SISP Closing Ceremony

Friday, July 25: Dorm Check-out, ICN Seoul departure, SLC arriva

 

 

Academic Courses

Students may enroll in six (6) of the following credit hours:

  • WLC 2851 & KOR 1010; or
  • WLC 2851 & KOR 2020; or
  • WLC 2851 & KOR 2030; or
  • WLC 2851 & WLC 3570

Program Directors

Dr. Youn Soo Kim Goldstein Assistant Professor, Department of World Languages & Cultures

younsookim@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) 626-8715.