Seoul, South korea

You will join an international group of students from around the world to live and study at Sogong University for four weeks. Sogong University is a private university in the heart of Seoul with modern classroom facilities and a beautiful campus in walking distance to many cafes and restaurants. You may take 1 or 2 classes, including Korean Language and/or one of the courses on the approved class list below.

Program Dates: June 26 - July 24, 2025

Application Deadline: May 1, 2025

Program Fee Deadline: June 1, 2025

Tuition Due: check academic calendar

Eligibility: Must have completed at leaset 12 college level credits, 2.5 GPA or higher. Students must be at least 17 to participate, students under 18 must obtain parent/guardian permission. 

Course Prerequisites: None

APPLICATION LINK HERE

Our office will review this application and let you know how to proceed.

Please note that students that have been sanctioned by the college are disqualified from applying to, or participating in, an Edmonds College study abroad program.

AVAILABLE COURSES (subject to change)

Students will enroll in at least one five-credit course taught by a local instructor.  Course options might include:

• Korean Language (Beginner and Intermediate levels available)
• International Business
• Introduction to Korean History
• Introduction to Korean Politics
• Korean Society
• Introduction to Korean Religions

You will have many opportunities to visit local cultural and historical sits of significance in Seoul, including weekly Friday field trips, bi-weekly “Buddy Activities” with local Korean students, and the option to participate in bi-weekly start-up club and E-Sports club activities. Special excursions include the Demilitarized Zone and K-Pop events.

You will have free time in the evenings and weekends to explore the city and region independently.

HOUSING

You will live with a roommate in an international on-campus dormitory. The dormitory building is new, and has its own cafeteria, fitness center, laundry, chapel, and lounge for public use. Each room has beds, desks, chairs, wardrobes, shoes cabinets, internet cables, restrooms and shower rooms. There are 12 floors with an elevator.

Program Fee: $2,100 if taking 1 class OR $2,600 if taking 2 classes (Fees are paid in Korean Won and costs might fluctuate depending on current exchange rates)

INCLUDED
Housing
Activities
Pre-Departure Orientation

NOT INCLUDED
Round-trip airfare
College tuition and fees*
$105 WCCCSA non-refundable deposit
Meals (there are many cheap food options within a 5 minute walk of your dorms)
Required medical travel insurance
Passport and visa fees
Spending money

*Tuition and fees are paid to Edmonds College or, if taking Korean Language, paid to Pierce College.

MANDATORY PRE-DEPARTURE ORIENTATION 

Date: Saturday, May 10, 2025
Time: 10am – 2pm
Location: Green River College

What to bring:

Signed copy of the Student Guidelines
Copy of your passport
Flight itineraries
Notepad to take notes
And questions

You should also invite parents, guardians, or whomever you feel should attend with you. Coffee will be provided in the morning and lunch will be included.