Sogang University: Seoul - Direct Enrollment & Exchange
- Location(s): Seoul, South Korea
- Program Type(s): Study Abroad
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Sogang University: Seoul - Direct Enrollment & Exchange
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- Sogang university was established by the Society of Jesus to provide an education based on Catholic belief and inspired by the Jesuit educational philosophy, in conformity with the Korean tradition of education. - Sogang University's goal is to... read more
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I learned a lot about Korean culture, both from the classes I took and from walking around the city. It was definitely worth the time and money to study abroad to experience it. Kathryn Bridges - Eastern Illinois University View Entire Review
I gained a new perspective about different cultures and how to adapt to another environment. Catherine C - Fordham University View Entire Review
I gained independence and confidence in myself from doing this program. I also gained an understanding of Korean culture and East Asia in general that I did not have before. My experience abroad has greatly increased my cultural awareness and it has definitely affected my academic interests and future plans. Before going to K... Kelsey G - Fordham University View Entire Review
I never expected my experience to be as amazing as it was. I literally visited an attraction every single day and took advantage of my days there. I will definitely go back to Korea again and will always remember the friends that i met. I had the most amazing time there and it was perfectly balanced. The workload was not too int... Aelim J - SUNY - College at Geneseo View Entire Review
It was an excellent experience and I will never forget the few months I spent in Korea. Jack C - Eastern Illinois University View Entire Review
I want to go back so badly. It was the best time of my life. A student - SUNY - College at Geneseo View Entire Review
Yes, it was definitely worthwhile. I'll be honest though-- since I obviously looked like a foreigner, I did often feel self-conscious and somewhat frustrated/angry by the stares (and sometimes different treatment) I received compared to my Korean (or Korean-looking) friends. But it definitely opened my eyes, and I feel like a ... Katrina N - University of Hawaii - Manoa View Entire Review
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- Sogang university was established by the Society of Jesus to provide an education based on Catholic belief and inspired by the Jesuit educational philosophy, in conformity with the Korean tradition of education.
- Sogang University's goal is to educate the whole human person on foundations of love and faith, encouraging all its members to be intent on the pursuit of learning in a sincere quest for truth.
- Through this education, we aim to cultivate people of talent who will devote their lives to the development of a humanistic culture and the union of all mankind.
Sogang University welcomes undergraduate and graduate students from colleges and universities which have a joint academic exchange agreement with Sogang to participate in the student exchange program. Currently, Sogang has joint academic agreements with over 227 partner universities in 54 countries, including many Jesuit universities. Students interested in participating in the student exchange program should submit the required documents before the deadline to apply. Students should contact the Study Abroad Office at their home institution for more information regarding exchange studies abroad to Sogang University. International students participating in the exchange program may register for courses offered in Korean or English to take a maximum of 19 credits per semester. Although the main medium of instruction is Korean, many courses are offered in English, a list of which can be found on the Office of International Affairs website. Exchange students are fully integrated into the regular programs with Korean students. This allows exchange students to experience Korean culture to the fullest extent. All courses offered in the Graduate School of International Studies (GSIS) are lectured in English. Exchange students may also register free of charge in Korean language courses offered by the Korean Language Education Center.
Program Type(s):
Study AbroadProgram Length(s):
- Fall
- Spring
- Academic Year
Instruction Language(s):
- Korean
- English
Language Requirement(s):
- Korean
