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Ewha International Summer College
Join over 300 students from more than 20 countries in experiencing college life on a Korean campus.Ìý Korea's first summer school program, the ISC at Ewha offers over 30 courses to choose from in a diverse set of disciplines.
- Overview
- Eligibility
- Entry & Health Requirements
- Costs & Funding
- Studying at Ewha International Summer College
Overview
Location | Seoul, South Korea |
Term |
Summer |
Dates |
Session 1: June 26-July 24, 2023 Session 2: August 3-17, 2023 |
Areas of Study |
Session 1: Art, Business, Communication, Dance, East Asian Studies, Economics, Film, History, Korean, Music, Political Science and Psychology Session 2: Korean Studies |
Housing | Residence Hall |
Passport | Required |
Visa (for US citizens) | Required |
Eligibility
GPA | 2.5 |
°ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÀúÊ·¼Ç¼ hours completed | 12 |
Student Conduct | Good standing |
Grad credit | No |
Pre-requiste | Varies by course |
Student Year | Freshman, Sophomore, Junior, Senior |
Entry Requirements
Passport:Ìý Required. Must be valid for at least six (6) months after your study abroad program ends.Ìý For information on how to apply for or renew a passport, see
Passports 101
.
Current passport processing times areÌý6-9
weeks.Ìý Plan accordingly to avoid issues obtaining your visa, airine tickets, and other necessary items for travel.Ìý Failure to receive your passport in time can lead to postponement or cancellation of your program.
Visa:Ìý You must apply for a student visa before entering South Korea. Visa requirements can be found on the website of the .
Traveling to South Korea without your student visa can lead to denied entry to South Korea, forced removal from your program, and financial consequences.
Health Insurance
It is University policy that you must have international health insurance for the time you are abroad.Ìý Only two options are approved to meet this requirement:
Ìý • °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÀúÊ·¼Ç¼ Student Health Insurance
Ìý • A supplemental plan (Patriot Travel Medical) from
.
Health Precautions
COVID-19 - You are
REQUIRED
to follow the policies of your host school, host country, the CDC and TSA.Ìý It is your responsibility to know and understand these policies.Ìý If policies change before or during your program, it is your responsbility to comply with the new policies.Ìý Failure to do so can result in removal from your program and/or the host country, financial consequences and academic consequences at the host school and °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÀúÊ·¼Ç¼.
Walking/mobility/travel - Expect more walking than on-campus.Ìý It is a mixture of urban (pavement/concrete) and natural (grass/dirt) terrain, including uneven/hilly terrain and up/down flights of stairs.Ìý Some historic sites and tourist areas have limited handicapped accessibility.Ìý Sidewalks in these areas can be narrow with uneven surfaces.Ìý
Vaccinations - No vaccinations are required for entry into South Korea.Ìý Up to date vaccination recommendations are available on the .
Accessibility - Accessibility and accommodation are very different from that found in the United States.Ìý Please
for questions on the availability of accommodations for your specific situation.
PLEASE NOTE ÌýIt is your responsibility to request accommodation from DR; staff are not legally permitted to inquire about such needs.Ìý Requests should be made as early as possible so there's sufficient time to arrange accommodations in your location.Ìý
Costs (Comparative Table)
last updated 1/5/2023 ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýItems | °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÀúÊ·¼Ç¼ |
Ewha ISC Session 1 |
Ewha ISC Session 2 |
---|---|---|---|
Tuition and fees 3 semester hours, plan V | 1070 |
ÌýÌý 1180 |
1180 |
Application fee |
-- |
80 |
80 |
Commitment Fee | Ìý-- |
75 |
75 |
Health Insurance | -- | 60 | 35 |
Passport | Ìý-- |
165 |
165 |
Student Visa | Ìý-- |
45 |
45 |
Housing and Meals |
Housing: 380 Meals: 1400 |
Housing: 505 Meals: 1400 |
Housing: 380 Meals: 700 |
Books and Supplies | 120 |
100 |
included in Tuition and fees |
Total | 2970 | 3610* | 2660* |
*You are responsible for purchasing your own flights.
Various types of aid are available to help fund your experience.Ìý Check out our
Financial Aid
and
Scholarships
pages for more details.
Academics
Session 1
Students in Session 1 of the Ewha International Summer College Session can take 1-3 classes, equaling 3-9 sh at °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÀúÊ·¼Ç¼.
Courses are graded on a 4 point scale with letter grades matching those at °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÀúÊ·¼Ç¼ (+/- A to F).
Session 2
Only 1 class is offered, equaling 3 sh at °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÀúÊ·¼Ç¼.
The course is graded Pass/Fail.
Housing and Meals
The Summer accommodation option at Ewha ISC is residence hall.Ìý Residence halls do not offer a meal plan; all meals are your responsibility.Ìý
More information on housing and meal options can be found on the Ewha ISC .
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Office of Study Abroad and Outreach
StudyAbroad@wiu.edu
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309-298-2504
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