2011 KU INTERNATIONAL SUMMER PROGRAM

1. Office of International Affairs Konkuk University 2011 KU INTERNATIONAL SUMMER PROGRAM

2. Table of Contents • Introduction : What is ISP? • Program Schedule • Highlights of the Program • More Details (Field Trip, Cultural Workshop etc) • Course Selection List • Credit and its Transfer • Overall Costs • Admission Information • VISA Issuance • Accommodation • Star City Shopping Mall • Point of Contact

3. Introduction - What is ISP? ISP Konkuk University Student/Faculty/Staff Mobilizing Program One-Month LongSummer Program Learn & Experience Korea Students with general interest in Korea and/or Asia

4. Distinct Features of KU ISP - ‘The Only One International Summer Program’ Mobilization of ‘ALL’ Students, Faculty and Staff Members from KU’s Partner Institutions over the World will ALL Participate in the Program Genuine & Qualitative InternationalizationDiversification & Balance of Participants’ Nationalities – ‘Quality before Quantity’ and Stepping-Stone to Partnership for New Comers No Prference But Fairness No Financial Inducement for Participants from Specific Institutions in Developed Countries but Support Students from Developing Countries for the First Step to Internationalization 100% On-Campus Accommodation Guaranteed KU Accommodates All ISP Participants at On-Campus Housing – Students, Faculty and Staff Members Student-Orientated Program Participating Students from both KU and Partner Universities will Enjoy Our ‘Hands-On’ Policy of the Program from its Planning and Application Stages

5. Highlights of the Program Weekly Cultural Workshops & Weekend Programs Field Trips to Historical Places in Korea Specially Designed Courses in English Building International Networks Customized Pre-Program Buddy System Weekly Cultural Workshops & Weekend Programs

6. Program Schedule

7. More Details #1 - Field Trip • 3-day Field Trip to Historical Places in Korea – Jeju Island for 2011 • Provides deep insights on the past and the present-day Korea • Generates camaraderie among program participants from other countries *Photographs of Gyeongju and Andong.

8. More Details #2 – Cultural Workshop • Designed to foster familiarity with various Korean culture • Offers activities such as pottery making, Taekwondo, Fork Village visit, Kimchi and other traditional food making * Two credits will be awarded for full participation in Field Trip and Cultural Workshops

9. Credit and its Transfer • Each credit is equivalent to 15 hours of classes. • Students can take classes they want up to 6 credits. • Course schedule and class registration will be available online. • At a student’s request, a certified transcript of the summer program will be sent to the student’s home, college and/or university. • Most universities accept our grade; however, students are advised to confirm with their institutions prior to application and registration to the ISP.

10. Overall Costs ※ Tuition & Application fees are waived for exchange students from partner universities. Please consult with the study abroad advisor at your home institution to find out if you can apply as an exchange student.

11. DISCOUNTS ♦ Partner University Discount Students from partner universities (i.e. non-exchange students) will be eligible to receive a 50% reduction from the tuition. ♦ Early Bird Discount Students applying by April 15, 2011 will be eligible for a USD $500 tuition discount. ♦ Konkuk Family Scholarship Students whose parents are Konkuk alumni, a full-time faculty or staff member will receive a 50% reduction from the tuition. ♦ Regional Scholarship Students whose home university is from the following continents are eligible to receive a 50% reduction from the tuition - Applicable Regions: Southeast Asia, Middle East Asia, Africa ※Students are only eligible for one of the discounts listed above.

12. Admission Information #1 ∙ Applicants must be capable of carrying on college level works in English. ∙ Applicants must be currently enrolled in an accredited college or university. ∙ High school students with college/university acceptance can also apply.

13. Admission Information #2 1. Completed Application Form (http://abroad.konkuk.ac.kr/isp) 2. Academic Transcript from his/her College/University 3. Application Fee : USD $100 (non-refundable) *Applicants must apply by email (songi@konkuk.ac.kr) or post

14. Admission Information #3 * The application fee must be wire-transferred to the account below with the name of the applicant by the application deadline. * Please pay all wire transfer fees before sending in order to make the payment complete. * Application Deadline : May 31st 2011

15. VISA Issuance • Upon acceptance to the ISP, applicants will be issued with an Acceptance Letter from Konkuk University. • All applicants must submit the letter and other documents required by Korean consulate or embassy in his/her country in order to obtain a C-3 VISA. • Non-VISA nationals(countries with VISA Waiver Agreements with Republic of Korea) may enter without a VISA. • For more information : Korean Immigration Bureau http://www.g4f.go.kr

16. Accommodation - KU:L House • KU:L House is an ultra-modern university residence hall opened in 2006. • All ISP participants will be placed in double occupancy rooms in KU:L House.

17. Point of Contact Mr. Inho SONG Office of Glocal Cooperation Konkuk University Seoul, Korea Tel +82 2 2049 6205 Fax +82 2 2049 6226 Email songi@konkuk.ac.kr