The following is a sample of tentative lectures, activities, and excursions the program will provide. A final itinerary will be posted closer to departure.
*Please note that these are subject to change.
Sample Lectures
- Survival Korean Language
- Historical Overview: Past, Present, and Future of Korea
- Korea-U.S. Relationship
- Korean Society as seen by Americans
Sample Activities and Excursions
Shinchon Tour
Shinchon refers to the area around Yonsei University as well as Ewha Woman’s University and Sogang University. Here you will find numerous coffee lounges, restaurants, snack bars, beauty salons, clothing and accessory shops, cinemas, theaters, jazz cafes, department stores, and shopping centers all catering to students.
Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) Tour
Students visiting the DMZ will likely experience the following: Imjingak, Freedom Village, 3rd Tunnel, The Bridge of No Return, Panmujeon, and more. Arrangements will be made by the Korea Foundation with assistance from the U.S. Army, details are subject to change.
City tours in Seoul
Students will tour sites of historic and cultural importance by bus and on foot. Tours may include, but are subject to change:
- National Museum of Korea
A window to the history of Korea, the National Museum of Korea displays 16,000 relics (as of June 2008). It is the largest museum in Korea, proudly exhibiting not only Korean cultural properties, but also works of art from across Asia.
- Cheonggyecheon Stream
A walk along Cheonggyecheon Stream features many interesting sights. You’ll get to see nature in the city and experience the vivid history and culture of Korea.
- Insadong
Insadong is the place to go in Seoul for visitors wanting to experience traditional aspects of Korean culture such as art galleries, traditional craft stores, antique art dealers, traditional tea houses, and restaurants. In 1999, Queen Elizabeth II visited the area and heaped praise upon the old artworks she saw.
- Gyeongbokgung Palace
A massive complex, Gyeongbokgung Palace is the grandest of Seoul’s palaces. Highlights include the ornate, two-story Geunjeongjeon, the main palace where kings were crowned, met foreign envoys and conducted affairs of state and the Gyeunghoeru Pavilion. Also within its grounds is the National Folk Museum of Korea.
Tour of Hanok
Students may have the chance to visit a traditional Korean Village.
Taekwondo class
Taekwondo is a Korean martial art as well as the national sport. Take part in this class and learn some traditional techniques.
top
