If accepted to Yonsei University, Wonju (known for its beautiful campus)
Big financial advantages: free on-campus housing, 3,000,000 Korean Won (about US $2,500) financial aid, attendance at 2-day East Asian Students Conference, eligible for $1,000 Park Korea Scholarship.
Many courses taught in English, some already pre-approved for transfer.
Internship opportunities at companies and university research centers. A marketing project about 2018 Winter Olympic Game in Korea available for selected students.
If accepted to Korea University-Seoul:
1,200,000 Korean Won (about US $1,000) settlement scholarship by Korea University and eligible for $1,000 Park Korea Scholarship.
Conveniently located in the center of Seoul, Korea. On-campus housing, subway/bus stations inside/around the campus.
About a half of the entire university curriculum taught in English. Some courses pre-approved for transfer. Study with over 5,000 international students coming from all over the world.
Miami, Welcome to Korea Video
Yonsei University-Wonju Welcomes Miami students
Welcome to Hong Dae, Seoul (From Miami Alumnus now living in Seoul)
Explore Asia Progarm Photos(Fall 2010)/Photos(Fall 2011)
Why Korea Exchanges?
Big financial benefits: Local university scholarships ($1000 - $3000) and FREE housing (in Yosei-Wonju)
Seoul Incheon Airport: Asia air hub rated globally #1 airport six consecutive years in service quality. Plenty of inexpensive weekend flights/tour packages to other Asian countries (Japan, Thailand, Singapore, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Malaysia, Vietnam, etc.)
No entry visa: US citizens do not need an entry visa for stays less than 90 days.
Global leader in Internet speed, electronic appliances, flat TVs, wireless technology, ship building, automobile, construction (e.g., world's tallest buildings and largest nuclear plant project), green initiatives, etc.
World events: 2012 WORLD EXPO in Yeosu, 2018 Winter Olympic in Pyungchang, Formula 1 Korea Grand Prix (annually)
Rich culture: 5,000 years of history: 5 palaces and many royal tombs in Seoul alone. Numerous historic sites (temples/shrines), folk villages, museums, galleries, theaters...in addition to the popular K-Pop young culture
Public transportation: Sophisticated, inexpensive public transportation such as subway (about 400 stops in greater Seoul and connected to bullet trains and airports) and buses (similar connections as subway). Inchon airport in Seoul is a major air hub in Asia.
Sports: Professional sports teams (e.g., baseball, basketball, soccer, etc.) -daily night games. You will participate in the popular rivalry sport games between Yonsei University and Korea University during fall.
Nature: Many beaches along all three coast lines, numerous mountains, and four major rivers. 1,000 mile long bicycle paths just built along the four rivers. A day trip possible to everywhere in Korea through extensive subway, train, and bus lines.
Korean/International foods: In addition to numerous authentic Korean food restaurants/street vendors, there are many western franchise restaurants, Asian ethnic restaurants (over 2,000), cafés, bars, and convenience stores. Lights are never turned off in Korea especially in Seoul…unlike any other Asian cities.
Shopping paradise: Over ten major shopping districts in Seoul alone: MyungDong downtown, HongdaeAp Young Town, Insadong Antique/culture village, Itaewon foreigner district, South gate flea market, East gate night market (open 24/7), South Bus Terminal underground mall, COEX mall (largest underground mall in Asia.)
Public bathrooms: Free always and the cleanest in the world. Public bathrooms have western style toilets.
You may email Kim Suellau or Sooun Lee to set up individual appointments. We would be happy to meet with you in person!
