| 1. Introduction |
UIP is an international summer program designed for foreign students who want to learn Korean culture, history, society, business as well as Korean language. The program consists of a broad range of classes and excursions. Participants visit a wide variety of historical and cultural sites around Ulsan and other cities in Korea. On top of them, the program includes field trips to industrial complexes as well.
UIP equips students with a broad understanding of other cultures. It helps participants respect and accept people with unfamiliar backgrounds. Since participants come from all over the world, students share a wide range of cultural interests, backgrounds and traditions. |
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The main topic of the UIP is 'The Tradition & Industrialization of Korea'. The geographical location and economical role of Ulsan give participants an unmatched opportunity to explore Korea’s rich past and cutting edge present. Ulsan is called “The Industrial Capital of Korea” due to the vast volume of exports of world-leading corporations. In 2007, the city accounted for 17.1% of all national exports. Automobile, shipbuilding and petroleum industries represent the bulk of Ulsan's economy. Ulsan is also a home of the largest automotive, shipbuilding, and petroleum refinement factories in the world.
The ancient and historic city of Kyung-ju is only a 30 minute drive from Ulsan. Kyung-ju was the capital of the Silla Dynasty from 57 BC to 935 AD. Many cultural heritages including royal tombs and temples have been well-preserved.
Come to Ulsan where the past and the present intertwine to form the unique culture, that is Korea.
A once-in-a-lifetime experience is waiting for future global leaders.
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| 2. Eligibility |
| 1) Full time enrollment as a student at home university |
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| 3. Admission Requirements |
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(Application must be typed. Handwritten application is not acceptable.) |
2) Personal Statement
3) Transcript
4) Copy of passport
5) One passport-size photo |
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| 4. Housing |
UOU offers dormitory housing on campus. Participants share a room with other students.
Rooms are shared by 2 or 4 people. All rooms are air-conditioned.
Restrooms and showers are public, not for private use. |
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| 5. Meals |
| Breakfast and dinner are provided at the dormitory dining room. Meal coupons are given for lunch. Participants can buy lunch at the campus cafeteria. Dormitory meals are Korean. Food may be spicy to international students. Participants are recommended to try Korean food such as Kimchi before coming to Korea. Vegetarians have limited meal selection at the dormitory dining room. |
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| 6. Tuition & Fees |
| Tuition |
2,000,000 Won |
Waived for exchange students |
| Registration Fee |
150,000 Won |
Payable on arrival |
| Insurance Fee |
30,000 Won |
Mandatory |
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* Tuition includes room and board.
* UOU insurance covers up to $10,000 for accidents and sickness.
Participants should buy health insurance at home if UOU insurance does not meet their home university
requirement. |
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| 7. Credits |
With a successful completion of the program, participants are granted 4 credits (pass or fail).
Grades are not stated on a transcript. |
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| 8. Korean Culture |
During 4 weeks, participants experience many different aspects of Korea such as sitting on the floor during meals and sleeping on the floor at night. We recommend that participants familiarize themselves with Korean culture by surfing the Internet and making Korean friends at home to better prepare for life in Ulsan. For those who are less tolerable toward other culture, the UIP is a splendid experience to broaden their views. The program includes a one-night stay at a Buddhist temple, and a four-day visit to Seoul; presidential place, Asan hospital of the UOU medical school (arguably the largest in the world) and observatory tower for North Korean border |
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| 9. Useful websites |
http://www.korea4expats.com/index.php
http://www.lifeinkorea.com/Culture/index.cfm
http://english.ulsan.go.kr/PDF/livinginulsan_En.pdf
http://www.learn-korean.net/learn-korean-classes-listarticles-4.html
http://www.wiki.galbijim.com/Main_Page
http://english.visitkorea.or.kr/enu/index.kto
http://english.ulsan.go.kr/ |
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| 10. Program Schedule |
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Fri |
Sat |
Sun |
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| 30 |
President's
speech
AIP OT
Sports
activity |
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| July 1 |
Korean
economy
Basic
Korean 1 |
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| 2 |
Business
Environ
ments in Korean
Basic Korean 2 |
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| 3 |
Chung
Ju-young
Studies
Temple stay |
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| 7 |
Basic
Korean 3
Field trip to Hyundai
Heavy Industries |
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| 8 |
Korean
History
Pottery-making
class |
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| 9 |
Basic
Korean 4
Korean Food |
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| 10 |
Korean
Politics
Korean costume |
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| 11 |
Korean
Movies
Martial arts |
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| 18 |
Globalization
of University
Home-stay |
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| 22 |
Field
trip to
City hall
&
Hyundai Motors |
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| 23 |
Field
trip to
Kyoung-ju city
(Historical sites) |
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| 24 |
Final
Test
Preparation |
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| 25 |
Final
Test
Commencement
Farewell Party |
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