AJOU INTERNATIONAL

SUMMER SCHOOL 2014

June 30 – August 8, 2014

Suwon, South Korea

The Absolute Korean Summer Experience

Ajou at a Glance

A leading research university in Korea, established in 1973, with 10 colleges

Located in Suwon, a historic city filled with cultural heritage (40 minutes from Seoul)

15,300 student body (9,700 undergraduate, 4,100 graduate and 1,500 in other courses)

Collaborative partnership with about 250 universities in 60 countries, and an active member of ISEP

More than 250 courses lectured in English per semester

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A bird’s eye view of Ajou University

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Highlights of AISS 2014

Six-week international summer program

Courses in Business, International Studies, Social Sciences and Korean Language

Lectures by excellent professors from Ajou University and Ajou’s overseas Partner Universities

Orientation field trip to Jeju Island (UNESCO World Heritage Site)

Weekly Korean Culture Workshop

Friendly class atmosphere with Korean and International students from over 20 countries

A variety of social & cultural activities

Weekend excursions

Full support from the Office of International Affairs

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Schedule

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Date Schedule

March 31 Nomination Letter Deadline (only for exchange students)

April 15 Online Application Deadline: www.ajou.ac.kr/aiss

*ISEP students must apply through ISEP by March 15

June 29 Dormitory Opening

July 1 Orientation (Mandatory)

July 2-4 Field Trip to Jeju Island (UNESCO World Heritage Site)

July 7 Classes Begin

August 5 Classes End

August 6-8 Optional Field Trip to cultural site

August 10 Dormitory Closing

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Courses

All courses (excluding Korean Language) are taught in English on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday. Each course is given 3 credits.

Developing Management Skills

History of North and South Korea

Korean Culture from International Perspective

Korean Language 1

Korean Language 2

Korean Culture Workshop (mandatory, 1 credit) - every Wednesday

Students can choose a minimum of one course and a maximum of three courses excluding KCW.

In the event of course changes, notice will be made at www.ajou.ac.kr/aiss

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Korean Culture Workshop

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Week 1 Visit to Korean Folk Village

Visit to Hyundai Motor Company

Week 2 Taekwondo (Korean Martial Art) Workshop Visit to Hwaseong Fortress (UNESCO World Heritage Site)

Week 3 Visit to Boryeong Mud Festival

Week 4 Cultural Workshop at Namsan Hanok Village Korean Musical Show

KCW is a mandatory 1 credit course offered every Wednesday, and is a popular program among AISS participants.

It is designed for international students to enhance their understanding of Korean culture and tradition, through practical workshops in the morning and site visits in the afternoon.

* The above schedule is subject to change

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Trips and Activities

Airport Pick-up

Orientation & Welcome Reception

3 Day Trip to Jeju Island

Everland Amusement Park

Rafting

Korean Cooking

Summer Costume Party

Korean Movie Nights

Closing Ceremony & Farewell Party

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Tuition and Fees

Students of Ajou University’s partner universities may apply to AISS as an Exchange Student or as an ISEP Student.

Exchange students pay tuition to their home institutions and tuition is waived at Ajou University. A non-exchange student from Ajou's partner universities is eligible for a tuition discount.

Students who apply independently (non- sister university / non-ISEP students) pay application and tuition fees directly to Ajou University.

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AISS Cost Estimate (Independent Applicant)

Items Fees

(KRW) Fees

(approx USD)

Tuition (incl. Trips/Activities) 2,400,000 2,400

Housing 4 bedroom 380,000 380

2 bedroom 500,000 500

Meals cost KRW 400,000 (~400USD) and books cost KRW 50,000 (~50USD) approximately

Independent Applicants have to transfer the tuition and trip/activities fee to Ajou University by May 31, and pay housing fees upon arrival

For applicants applying to AISS as an exchange student from Ajou University's partner universities or as an ISEP student, please contact your home coordinator at an international office for the cost details.

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How to Apply

Applicants must apply online and submit all requested materials by April 15th, 2014

Exchange students must be nominated by their home coordinator first before applying online.

Online Application: www.ajou.ac.kr/aiss

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Contact Information

Hana Lee

AISS Coordinator

Office of International Affairs

Ajou University

San 5 Woncheon-dong, Yeongtong-gu

Suwon 443-749, Republic of Korea

Tel:+82-31-219-2922

Fax:+82-31-219-2924

Email: iss@ajou.ac.kr

Website: www.ajou.ac.kr/aiss

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Jun 30 – Aug 8, 2014

Ajou International Summer School 2014

● Korean Movie Nights● Fashion Disaster Party● Cooking Korean Food● Farewell Party● Airport pick-up

● Jeju Island● Donggang Rafting● Theme Park● Optional trip to cultural site

Social Activities and Services

Excursions

Items Fees(KRW)

Fees(approx USD)

Tuition (incl. Trips/Activities) 2,400,000 2,400

Housing4 bedroom 380,000 380

2 bedroom 500,000 500

Tuition and Cost

Application

Estimated Total Cost

● Meals cost KRW 400,000 (~USD400) and books cost KRW 50,000(~USD50) approximately

● Students who apply independently (non-sister university/non-ISEPstudents) pay tuition and trip/activities fees directly to Ajou University by May 31

● The above costs do not include the optional final trip (estimated tocost around KRW 300,000 TBC)

● This chart is a general guideline for estimation only and is subject tochange

● Students of Ajou University’s partner universities may apply to AISSas an exchange student or through ISEP.

● For applicants applying to AISS as an exchange student from AjouUniversity's partner universities or as an ISEP student, please contact your home coordinator at an international office for the cost details.

Application deadline: April 15 Please visit the AISS online site at www.ajou.ac.kr/aiss for more details on how to apply.

Jeju Island (UNESCO World Heritage)

Everland Theme Park

Donggang Rafting

Korean Culture Workshop

AjouInternational SummerSchool2014

Designyour

Summerin Korea

● A leading research university in Korea, established in 1973, with 10 colleges

● Located in Suwon, a historic city filled with cultural heritage (40minutes from Seoul)

● 15,300 student body (9,700 undergraduate, 4,100 graduate, and 1,500in other courses)

● Collaborative partnerships with about 250 universities in 60 countries,and an active member of ISEP

● More than 250 courses lectured in English per semester

● Six-week international summer program● Comprehensive study abroad package for studies, cultural workshops,

excursions and social activities● Open to all undergraduate and graduate students● Courses in business, social sciences, international studies and Korean

language● Taught by excellent faculty members of Ajou University and its partner

universities● Orientation trip to Jeju Island (UNESCO World Heritage site) ● Weekly Korean Cultural Workshop● Perfect global network with 100 participants from around the world

(one third each from America, Europe and Asia/Oceania)

Application Deadline Apr 15

Dormitory Opening Jun 29

Orientation Jul 1

Trip to Jeju Island Jul 2-4

Classes Begin Jul 7

Classes End Aug 5

Optional Field Trip to cultural site in Korea Aug 6-8

Dormitory Closing Aug 10

Week 1 Taekwondo (Korean Martial Art)Visit to Hwaseong Fortress (UNESCO World Heritage Site)

Week 2 Visit to local cultural festival

Week 3 Visit to Hyundai Motor CompanyVisit to Korean Folk Village

Week 4 Korean Musical ShowCultural Workshop at Namsan Hanok Village

Ajou at a Glance

Highlights of AISS 2014

Program Schedule

All courses (excluding Korean Language) are taught in English on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. Each course is given 3 credits. Students can choose a minimum of one course and a maximum of three courses excluding KCW.

● Developing Management Skills● History of North & South Korea ● Korean Culture from International Perspective ● Korean Language 1● Korean Language 2

In the event of course changes, notice will be made at www.ajou.ac.kr/aiss

KCW is offered every Wednesday (1 credit) and is one of the most popular programs among AISS participants. It is designed for international students to enhance their understanding of Korean culture and tradition, through practical workshops in the morning and site visits in the afternoon.

Courses Offered

Korean Culture Workshop

The Absolute Korean Summer

Experience

2014

For more information,please contact AISS

Ajou University

Tel: +82 31-219-2922Fax: +82 31-219-2924Email: iss@ajou.ac.krWebsite: www.ajou.ac.kr/aiss

Office of International Affairs (Yulgok Hall, Rm 152)206 Worldcup-ro, Yeongtong-gu, Suwon, South Korea 443-749

Ajou International Summer School

The above schedule is subject to change

Ajou International Summer School

2014 Design your Summer in KoreaJun 30 to Aug 8, 2014

1st week Taekwondo (Korean Martial Art) / Visit to Hwaseong Fortress (UNESCO World Cultural Heritage)

2nd week Visit to Local Cultural Festival (Mud Festival)- No. 1 Summer Festival in Korea

3rd week Visit to Hyundai Motor Company/ Visit to Korean Folk Village

4th week Watching Korean Musical Show/Cultural Practices at Namsan Hanok Village

• Developing Management Skills• History of North & South Korea • Korean Culture from International Perspective • Korean Language 1• Korean Language 2

Course

Korean Culture Workshop (Every Wednesday)

• 3 day Jeju Island Field Trip• Everland (Theme Park)• Rafting• Optional Trip to Cultural Site in Korea

Field Trip

• Airport Pick-up • Welcoming Reception• Korean Movie Nights • Cooking Korean Food• Fashion Disaster Party • Farewell Party

Activities

Online Application Period: Feb 15 - April 15, 2014

www.ajou.ac.kr/aiss Email : iss@ajou.ac.kr

Office of International AffairsAjou University

For more information, please contact AISS:

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Ajou International Summer School 2014

Event Calendar

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

Jun 29 Jun 30 Jul 1 Jul 2 Jul 3 Jul 4 Jul 5

Orientation

Jul 6 Jul 7 Jul 8 Jul 9 Jul 10 Jul 11 Jul 12

Classes Begin

Folk Village &

Hyundai Motor

Company

Korean Food

Cookoff

Jul 13 Jul 14 Jul 15 Jul 16 Jul 17 Jul 18 Jul 19

K-Movie Night Taekwondo &

Hwaseong

Fortress Tour

Everland

Jul 20 Jul 21 Jul 22 Jul 23 Jul 24 Jul 25 Jul 26

Boryeong Mud

Festival

Fashion Party

Jul 27 Jul 28 Jul 29 Jul 30 Jul 31 Aug 1 Aug 2

K-Movie Night Namsan Hanok

Village &

Musical Show

Rafting Trip

Aug 3 Aug 4 Aug 5 Aug 6 Aug 7 Aug 8 Aug 9/10

Classes End

Dormitory

Closing

Trip to Jeju Island

Optional Field Trip to Cultural Site in Korea

Dormitory Opening

The above schedule is subject to change

For more info: www.ajou.ac.kr/aiss