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Study in Korea U lsan I nternational P rogram ( UIP ) (study Korean culture, history and business) University of Ulsan, South Korea. Why participate in an international exchange program such as UIP?. Adventure and exploration Exciting change Personal Development
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Study in Korea Ulsan International Program (UIP) (study Korean culture, history and business)University of Ulsan, South Korea
Why participate in an international exchange program such as UIP? • Adventure and exploration • Exciting change • Personal Development • Safe and easy way to travel and live abroad • Great life experience • Bus 408AB may be counted toward an Int’l Business major, or as either a business or open elective
What is UIP? • UIP is a one month academic and cultural exchange program at the University of Ulsan in South Korea in July. • UIP is designed for foreign students who want to learn basic Korean language, culture, history, society and business. • The program consists of lectures, excursions and field trips. Lectures will be conducted in English. • As part of the program students will: • Learn the Korean language; Visit Korean companies, businesses and factories; Study Korean poetry; Try traditional dance; Study Korean philosophy; Learn about traditional instruments, music and costumes; Take a field trip to Seoul; Study Korean religion; Try Takwondo; Experience life with a host Korean family; Stay in a temple; Learn about the Korean economy; Participate in parties and sports contests; Make new friends.
Estimated costs • You pay regular U of R tuition & fees for BUS 408AB (3 credit hours) • As a selected participant from a sister university, you do not pay any fees for pre-arranged field trips. These are included as part of the program • The cost for housing throughout the program is $500 US. The Canadian$ equivalent of this fee will be added to tuition for the Bus 408AB course as a special fee. • Meals are not normally included (breakfasts may be provided Mon to Sat). • You will be required to pay for and arrange your own airfare: $1800-2200 (approximately) • Other expenses: travel documentation (i.e., passport photos, passport application, visa in needed), travel and medical insurance, personal expenses (i.e., shopping, entertainment, additional tours). • Eligible students are advised to apply for the $1,000 International Experience Travel Award through the UR International Office to assist with the cost of airfare.
Eligibility, requirements and credit • A maximum of 2 students will be selected to participate. • Minimum GPA of 70% (students with GPA’s between 68-70 may be considered – space permitting) • U of R student in good standing (i.e., not on probation, no financial hold on your account). This is not negotiable. • Must register in BUS 408AB for Summer 2019 term. • Participants who successfully complete the program will receive credit for BUS 408AB (3 ch). The pass/fail grade will be based on transcripts received from U of U after program is completed.
Course Dates & Travel Planning • The course is in Korea from July 2to 25 (inclusive). You must be there for the full program. You cannot arrive late or leave early. • Plan to arrive from June 28 to July 1 and plan to depart from July 26 to 28 • It is most convenient to fly into either Ulsan airport or Busan/Pusan airport, Korea. • The program has a limit of 2 spaces. DO NOT BOOK flights until it is confirmed that you have been selected as a participant. • Canadian citizens do not require a Visa to participate in this program. Non-Canadian citizens should contact UR International Office for assistance with visa applications.
Completed application packages must be submitted to Wendy Tebb, Faculty of Business Administration before 9:00 AM, Friday, March 29th. Application packages must include an application form, a colour copy of your passport (as a PDF file) and a high quality JPG file of a passport type photo of yourself (this is in addition to the passport copy)! (If you don’t have a passport yet, start the application process today) Application deadline