International Summer School July 22 - August 9, 2013

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1 The 8th International Summer School July 22 - August 9, 2013 Chungnam National University Daejeon, KOREA

2 2013 Meet the World at Contents 4 Invitation 5 Chungnam National University 6 Programs 9 Admission 10 General information Meet the World at 3

3 Invitation Chungnam National University Chungnam National University () is proud to offer its 8th International Summer School (ISS) in With the rise in popularity of Korean pop culture and dramas, there is a growing demand for learning Korean culture. This program is the perfect venue for those students wishing to explore the value and beauty of Korea in multi-cultural setting. ISS is primarily designed to provide Korean language course and hands-on cultural experiences. You will not only learn basics of Korean language, but also take part in modern and traditional cultural activities in- and off- campus. Enriching field trips to Seoul and famous tourist attractions are also woven into the program. Based on Korean atmosphere, you will also develop insight into the global community through 3 - weeks sharing with Korean supporters and multicultural participants from more than 10 countries. Learning doesn t begin or end in the classroom. We assure you that the ISS will provide essential international experience and invaluable opportunities which will be priceless assets for your life. Introduction Founded in 1952 One of the most prestigious 4 year national universities in Korea 213 sister institutes from 42 countries and more than 97 partners in active exchange relationships World-class expertise in Science, Technology and Agricultural Science fields A hub of international studies made up of 1,200 international students from more than 42 countries Close collaborations with Daedeok Science Corridor, a home of approximately 1,000 research institutions Location Situated in 150 km (93 miles) south of Seoul Located in Daejeon Metropolitan City : home to over 1.5 million people and an international city of innovative science and technology Close to Daedeok Science Corridor, the Government Complex and the Korean Armed Forces Headquarter Hub of transportation providing easy access to major cities and tourist attractions, ISS is truly unique summer experience that will last your lifetime. Join us and meet the world at! Lee Jin-sook, Ph.D. Vice President for International Affairs Chungnam National University Meet the World at 5

4 Program Program Highlights 3-week long immersion program to cultivate understanding on Korea and its culture Program composed of total 60 hours of Korean language, lecture series, and experiential learning in Korean culture Provides perfect forum for multicultural understanding and international networking Period July 22 (Monday) ~ August 9 (Friday), 2013 Official Language English Eligibility Category 1 : Student of s partner university Category 2 : Family members of alumni residing abroad Category 3 : Full or part-time undergraduate/graduate student with good academic and disciplinary standing Tuition & Fees Description Eligibility Category 1 & 2 Eligibility Category 3 Application Fee Free $100 Korean Class / Lecture Series / Korean Culture Class Free $330 Field Trip Free $250 Room & Board 1 Free or $420 2 $420 Total Free or $420 3 $1,100 1 Includes Room & 2 meals (breakfast and dinner) a day 2 Fee may be subject to change and waived to eligible applicants. Room & Board fee waiving condition depends on the academic agreement terms and exchange history with. Please contact the Office of International Affairs of your home university regarding a fee waiving condition. 3 Limited numbers of students will be accepted with the benefit of all-expense paid condition. Tentative Daily Schedule Time Day Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri 10:00 12:00 Korean Language Class Field 12:00 13:30 Lunch Trip 13:30 16:00 Special Lectures or Korean Culture Class Important Dates April 19 : Application Deadline May 16 : Acceptance Notice June 28 : Payment Due July 22 : Program Orientation July 23 August 8 : Program Session August 9 : Closing Ceremony / Farewell Payment Method Category 1 & 2 students Outstanding fee (if applicable) should be paid in Korean currency (won) upon arrival. Category 3 students Payment method and refund/ cancellation policy will be notified individually to those admitted for the program. iss Meet the World at 7

5 Activity Highlights in 2012 Admission Cultural Activity : International Fair, Pottery Class, Samulnori, Origami, Korean Cooking, K-pop Dance, Taekwondo Field Trip : Daejeon, Temple Visit, Seoul, Daecheon Beach, Hyundai Motors, etc. How to Apply + Application Procedure Students from Partner University ➊ Submit the completed application form and other supporting materials to the International Office at your university. ➋ Obtain nomination from the International Office at your home university (Due to limited availability, nomination from your university doesn t guarantee admission) ➌ Submit the completed application materials of nominated applicants to the Office of International Affairs (OIA), (by home university) ➍ Final admission decision will be made by the Office of International Affairs,. Students from Non-partner University Submit application materials directly to the Office of International Affairs,. + Application Materials ➊ Application form that includes a 3x4cm or 2 x 2 photo with any background. ➋ Certificate of Enrollment ➌ Transcript After an admission decision is reached, submit ➊ Medical Certificate ➋ Proof of Oversea s Traveller s Insurance (See Insurance Policy in page 11 ) Meet the World at 9

6 General Information 01 Visa (for Tourism or Temporary Stay) For short stay (usually less than 90 days), no visa is required for students from country of visa free agreement with Korea. The temporary visit visa (C-3 status) is required for students from country without visa free agreement with Korea. Further information on visa exemption and visa waiver terms can be found at tseq=401&showmenuid=375 or Korea Immigration Service webpage. OIA will provide relevant visa documents necessary to acquire C-3 visa. 02 Arrival & Pick-up Service Airport pick-up service is available from the Incheon International Airport upon student s request: 96,000 KW (The fee may be subject to change) Students requesting the pick-up service will be directly escorted to the assigned dorm room. Direction to After clearing the immigration and customs, take airport shuttle bus to Daejeon at Bus Stop 9D located outside of the terminal at the arrival level. Ask bus operator to drop off at Jeongbu-Cheongsa (Korea Government Complex) bus stop. (approximately 3 hour long ride) 04 Accommodation On-campus double occupancy room with single beds, closet, desks, and bathroom Newly-built modern housing with amenities such as computer room, laundry, reading room, snack shop, convenience store, fitness room, etc. Room and board includes room and 2 meals (breakfast & dinner) a day. 05 Certificate / Course Transfer Upon the successful completion of the programs, a Certificate of Achievement will be awarded and grade report(pass/fail) will be sent to your university. The program offers total of 60 hours of Korean language and culture classes which are equivalent to 4 credit hours The credit hours may be transferred in accordance with the regulations of your university. Consult your academic advisor to ensure the credit can be transferrable to your university. 06 Travel Insurance Policy All international participants are required to hold travel insurance policy. You may bring your policy from the home country and present the proof at the time of orientation. Another option is to purchase the relevant travel insurance policy in Korea. Travel insurance fee can be varied depending on the age, sex, and number of total applicants. Exact amount will be notified during the orientation. Take taxi and ask taxi operator to take you to Chung-nam-dae Gi-suk-sa ( Dormitory, approximately minute long ride) 03 Supporter System student volunteers with English proficiency will be assigned to help ISS participants to acclimate the easy transition to Korea. Volunteers also participate in the Korean Culture classes to assist ISS participants to make your experiential learning process easier Meet the World at 11

7 Chungnam National University Office of International Affairs 99 Daehak-ro(st), Yuseong-gu Daejeon, Korea TEL , 5128 FAX