The city - seoul, korea
Seoul is a city of contrasts. From ancient palaces with centuries of history to high tech skyscrapers of steel and glass, from ancient texts dating back millennia to the highest rate of broadband Internet access in the world, Seoul is a place where the old and new exist in harmony.
The capital and largest city of South Korea with over ten million people, Seoul is one of the world’s largest cities. It is also the world’s second largest metropolitan area, the
Seoul National Capital Area - which includes the major port city of Incheon and satellite towns in Gyeonggi-do – has almost 23 million inhabitants. As a major financial and cultural center, Seoul is considered a global city. The city has hosted the 1988 Summer Olympics and the 2002 FIFA World Cup.
The University - Sogang University
Sogang University, located in the capital city of Seoul, was founded by the Society of Jesus in 1960 and remains the only Jesuit higher educational institution in all of Korea. The University is located in Shinchon, which is considered the “University Town” within Seoul because of the several major prestigious universities located in the area.
The university is comprised of around 8,000 undergraduate students and around 4,000 postgraduate students, of which 1,350 are from outside of Korea. Because of its smaller size in comparison with other Korean universities, Sogang provides a family-like atmosphere for international students, offering activities and programs for study abroad students that allow them to interact with the students of Sogang.
Academics
Eligibility
Most majors; minimum sophomore standing; 3.0 GPA
Language
Courses are taught in English and Korean.
Orientation
There is a one-day orientation on the first day of school or the day before that includes a welcome lunch, campus tour, meeting with student ambassadors and meeting with the Office of International Affairs.
Courses Offered
Sogang University offers 20 percent of their classes in English. Exchange students usually take all of their courses in English. We encourage students to take a Korean language course, though it is not required. Sogang is home to the world's best Korean language institute, which the state department uses to train diplomats.
Sogang offers courses in Engineering and the hard sciences, although Marquette students have primarily taken political science, theology, philosophy, history and cultural courses.Students with junior or senior standing are allowed to take courses in the Graduate School of International Studies with permission from appropriate professors.
Grades do not transfer to Marquette University for this program. Only credits will transfer provided that a grade of "C" or higher is earned.
Summer courses are taught in English in Korean studies, often including economics, history, Korean language, literature, marketing, political science and theology.
Visit Sogang's course offerings page for more information.
Students studying abroad for a semester may take four to seven classes, earning from 12 to 21 credits per semester. Students studying for a summer should plan to take three courses, earning nine credit hours (one Korean language course and two Korean studies courses).
Historic course equivalencies
Please note that the courses listed here have been approved in general for Marquette credit. However, because each individual academic record is unique, depending on the college, the major and courses taken previously, not every course will qualify to be used toward a Marquette degree. Therefore, current Marquette students must have prior approval from the their college office, before enrolling in these courses. Without this prior approval, any course taken at another institution will likely not be accepted toward the Marquette degree.
Housing
Students at Sogang live in an American style residence hall named Gonzaga Hall. The residence has double occupancy rooms, and students can request a Korean roommate. The hall also has a cafeteria and a workout room, and is equipped with high speed wireless internet. Students need to supply their own sheets and bedding, which can be purchased in Korea.
The housing fee at Sogang includes a meal plan for two meals per day in the cafeteria. The cost of food in Korea is much lower than in the US and a meal at a restaurant can be purchased for 2-5 US dollars.
Dates
Students are able to study at Sogang University for a semester, academic year or for the summer. Typically the fall semester is late August to mid-December and the spring semester is early March to late June. The summer session is typically mid-June to late July.
| Spring 2012 | |
| Program begins | TBD |
| Orientation | March 2 |
| Classes begin | March 2 |
| End of Semester | June 22 |
Visa & Travel
A student visa is required for this program. Upon acceptance by Sogang University, the staff of their exchange office will work with students to secure the visa from the consulate in the US. Depending on the consulate, processing can take more than a month, so students should not wait to investigate the requirements.
Students participating in this program are expected to make their own flight arrangements. You must wait until you have been officially accepted by the program before purchasing airline tickets. Student Universe (www.studentuniverse.com) and STA Travel (www.statravel.com) are two travel agencies that can often help students find flexible, discounted tickets.
Costs
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*Other costs include estimated personal expenses.
Billing: Tuition and CISI Insurance costs are billed and paid through Marquette University’s Bursar Office. All other costs, including housing, are paid directly to Sogang by the student or are out of pocket expenses. Meeting Sogang’s payment deadlines for any costs are the student’s responsibility.
Please note: all cost and financial information are provided to the best of our knowledge and should be considered as approximate estimates only.
Program Type
This is a Marquette program, so most financial aid and scholarships apply. To learn more about how the program will affect your specific aid package, contact the Office of Student Financial Aid.
Office of International Education
