Summer In Korea

Details and Cost

About the Program

Embark on the adventure of a lifetime in the summer of 2025! Our faculty-led summer study abroad program offers an immersive journey into Korean language, history, and culture, with a special focus on the vibrant traditions and unique history of Jeju Island. Over the course of four unforgettable weeks, students are immersed in both the ancient and modern facets of Korea. A pre-departure Zoom orientation will be held to prepare students for the program. Once in the country, students will be at the Global Campus in Songdo for 2.5 weeks, followed by two enriching weeks at Jeju National University on Jeju Island, where hands-on cultural exploration will bring your studies to life. The expected dates will be from June 26 to July 27, 2025. This program is a unique opportunity to sharpen Korean language skills, and also expand students' worldview in an authentic and exciting environment.

Join fellow students from across the U.S., including George Mason, the University of Utah, and the University of Wisconsin-Madison, for a transformative summer of learning, adventure, and cultural discovery!

The Center for Korean Studies will generously offer scholarship funding for this program. Qualified students with a cumlative GPA of 3.0 and above, registered for 6 credits will be screened and notified if they were selected to receive a $500 program fee reduction.

Location	Global Campus in Songdo/Jeju Island, South Korea
Program Type	Faculty-Led Program
Program Term	Summer
Program Dates	Program orientation date TBD - Details will be sent by the Program Director Dates Abroad 6/26-7/27, 2025
Language of Instruction	English
Budget	View Budget
Living Arrangements	Arranged through program as dormitory style accommodiation
Additional Information	Faculty-Led study abroad programs may require group travel. Please reach out to your IAP Coordinator prior to making any travel arrangements.

Program Housing Statement: Stony Brook University is required to comply with the housing policies of the host country, partner institution and/or hotel/hostel. These policies may include requirements such as sex-based housing placement.

Requirements

GPA	2.7
Other Requirements	Students must be matriculated in an undergraduate degree program.
Application Deadline	March 1

Candidates may be interviewed to determine their qualifications for participating and representing Stony Brook University abroad.

Academic Information
Course Information

Students will take two SBU courses (6 credits):

Korean Language: Levels equivalent to KOR112, KOR211, KOR212 (Placement test will be conducted prior to the program)

KOR111 or AAS214 & AAS314 Culture and Communication for Korean I & II

Korea’s Cultural History: AAS217 An Introduction to Korean Culture with extensive field trips

Academic Policies
- Credits earned on this program will calculate toward a student's GPA at Stony Brook University. Non-SBU students are advised to check their home university policy on grade and credit transfer.
- Students following the Stony Brook Curriculum (SBC) may request for GLO and EXP+ in addition to requirements fulfilled by their coursework.