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Program Type
- OHIO Credit
Academic Focus
- Various
Program Feature
- Field Work
Country/Region
- South Korea
Program Term
- Fall
- Summer
For more information on this program contact:
Kim Jeffers
Program Director
jeffersk@ohio.edu
Jacob Lietzow
Program Director
lietzow@ohio.edu
Caroline Bresnahan
Program Coordinator, Office of Global Opportunities
cb632524@ohio.edu
Global Opportunities global.opportunities@ohio.edu
Application Deadline
Priority Deadline: March 31, 2025
Final Deadline: April 18, 2025
Apply for this OHIO Credit Program
Overview
Korean music, media, food and beauty trends have solidified an impressive presence in American popular culture. South Korea is also a global leader in the technology and automotive industries, home to companies like Samsung, Hyundai, and Kia. This economic and cultural landscape provides the perfect environment for students to explore career opportunities and diverse industries through an international lens.
Students will spend 10 days in Seoul, South Korea touring local businesses, exploring culturally significant sites, speaking with leaders from internationally influential companies and examining their own values, skills, interests and abilities.
Highlights and Excursions
- Participate in a K-pop dance class
- Prepare a traditional Korean meal from scratch and enjoy the food together
- Visit Gyeongbokgung Palace
- Enjoy a free day in Seoul
Good To Know
- Program travel occurs in August, while the associate coursework is completed during the Fall 2025 semester.
- Students should expect a moderate level of physical activity (walking) on this program.
Information Sessions
- Thursday, February 13, 2025 at 3:00 PM in the Walter Student Success Center, room 106
- Thursday, March 27, 2025 at 1:00 PM in the Walter Student Success Center, room 106
- Regional campus students should email jeffersk@ohio.edu or lietzow@ohio.edu for a link to join any of the sessions virtually
Living Arrangements
Students will stay in hotels with 2-3 students per room. Breakfast is included daily along with a Welcome Dinner and Korean cooking class.
Program Dates
August 15, 2025-August 23, 2025.
Note: Students will need to depart the U.S. on August 13th or 14th in order to arrive in Seoul on August 15th.
Academics
Students will earn a total of 2 credit hours.
- EDCE 2010 Career and Life Planning
- Optional -1 credit hour XLRN 2100-Building Your Story through Study Abroad (fulfills Bridge: Learning and Doing)
Cost
The following information is intended to help participants understand the estimated costsassociated with the program. For additional information regarding program costs, please refer to Understanding Program Costs for Ohio-Credit Programs .
The total estimated costis expected to be:
- Summer/Fall 2025 estimate:
- Undergraduate: $5,825 + 2 Credits of Fall 2025 Athens-Campus Tuition/Fees
Line Item
Undergrad Summer 2025
Fall 2025 Tuition*:Based on individual Tuition Guarantee or Graduate Program of Study (refer to Bursars for more information)
The credit hours on this program are part of your Fall semester course load. You will not incur additional tuition costs for the spring semester if you are taking 12 – 20 (Undergraduate).
Students taking less or more than a full course load will see their tuition adjusted accordingly.
2 credit Athens-Campus
Program Fee:Student accommodations, some meals, excursions, airport transportation, transportation to all program-related activities, and farewell dinner.
$2,920
Study Abroad Administrative Fee
$150
Estimated Out-of-Pocket Expenses:
- Passport and Photos ($185);
- Airfare ($2,000);
- Meals ($360)
- K-ETA Processing Fee ($10)
- Required Cell phone ($100)
- Incidentals ($100)
$2,755
Non-program-related entertainment, souvenirs, and additional travel are not included in the cost estimate and should be budgeted separately.
Detailed student budget worksheets will be sent to all applicant nominated on the program and are available upon request from global.opportunities@ohio.edu
Funding Opportunities
More information on financial aid and scholarships can be found on our funding pages.
Eligibility and Requirements
This program is open to all OHIO undergraduate and graduate students in good academic standing.
Students who will be on probation at any point during the program for a conduct offense that took place less than a calendar year from the program start date may not study abroad. Read the entire conduct policy .
This program accepts NON-OHIO students. For more information about this process visit the Non-OHIO student page .
Participants must have a at least a high school diploma or the equivalent (e.g. GED) by the start date of the program to be considered for eligibility. Students enrolled in College Credit Plus (CC+) are not eligible for study away programs.
Application Requirements
Applicants will be required to submit:
- A Personal Statement: In no more than 250 words, please explain your interest in the program and what you hope to gain from your experience.
- 2 Reference's contact information
- DARs
Entry and Exit Requirements
U.S. citizens are required to have a valid U.S. passport when traveling outside of the United States. If you plan to study or travel abroad in the next year, apply for your passport now.
U.S. citizens will not need a visa or other special document to enter the country for the length of this program. Please also note that visa requirements may vary if you plan to stay in the country longer than the program dates or travel to other countries during or after the program. Please familiarize yourself with these recommendations and requirements prior to applying to this program.
For more specific visa related information, please visit OGO’s Visa Information Page
Information for Non-U.S. citizens