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CIEE Open Campus Block Program in Seoul (Outgoing Program)

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  • Locations: Seoul, South Korea
  • Program Terms: Academic Year, Fall, Spring
  • Homepage: Click to visit
  • Program Sponsor: CIEE 
  • Restrictions: Hope College applicants only
Dates / Deadlines:
Dates / Deadlines:
Term Year App Deadline Decision Date Start Date End Date
Fall 2025 03/15/2025 ** Rolling Admission 08/18/2025 12/20/2025
Academic Year 2025-2026 03/15/2025 ** Rolling Admission TBA TBA
Spring 2026 10/15/2025 ** Rolling Admission TBA TBA

** Indicates rolling admission application process. Applicants will be immediately notified of acceptance into this program and be able to complete post-decision materials prior to the term's application deadline.
Fact Sheet:
Fact Sheet:
Minimum GPA: 2.5 Language of Instruction: English, Korean
Housing Options: Apartment (Shared), Apartment (Single), Residence Hall Areas of Study: Liberal Arts
Program Type: Study
Program Description:

Open Campus

SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA

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Program Overview

To paraphrase a Korean proverb, "The person who hasn’t visited Seoul, hasn’t lived." South Korea's dynamic capital, Seoul, is a captivating blend of tradition and modernity. Its bustling streets are lined with traditional hanbok shops and futuristic technology stores. Ancient palaces coexist with high-rise skyscrapers, creating a unique and vibrant atmosphere.

Unique Experiences

EXPLORE KOREAN CUISINE

with street food tours, cooking classes, and traditional wine tastings

DISCOVER THE WORLD OF K-POP

and learn some of the dance moves of your favorite K-Pop stars

EXPERIENCE THE TRANQUILITY OF A TRADITIONAL KOREAN TEMPLE

with a temple stay program

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Excursions & Activities

Overnight excursions

  • Visit Busan to participate in the Busan International Film Festival and explore Korea’s largest seaport and second-largest city
  • See Gangneung to experience provincial life and learn about the impact of hosting the 2018 Winter Olympics
  • Travel to Yeongju to learn about Korean traditional lifestyles and religions, including Confucianism and Buddhism

Day Trips

  • Learn about the division of Korea and the country’s modern history in the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ)
  • Experience ecotourism at Nami Island
  • Learn about traditional architecture and lifestyles in Minseokcheon (Korean Folk Village)

    • Projects

    • Teaching English to senior citizens
    • Mentoring children of North Korean defectors
    • Recording audio books for blind children

What's Included

  • Tuition
  • Housing
  • Students in homestays receive breakfast daily plus five meals per week
  • Advising before you depart to set goals and answer questions
  • Optional on-site airport meet-and-greet
  • Multi-day on-site Orientation – an introduction to French culture, your academic program, and practical information about living in your host city
  • Full-time program leadership and support in your host city
  • Field trips and cultural activities
  • Overnight excursions
  • Insurance and other travel benefits, with CIEE iNext
  • 24/7 emergency on-site support

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Merit-Based Scholarships - $2,500/semester and $750/summer, awarded to students deomonstrating high academic achievement.

Minority Serving Institutions (MIS) Grant - $2,000/semester and $500/summer, guaranteed to all students attending MSIs.

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Why CIEE

  • Tuition
  • Housing
  • Advising before you depart to set goals and answer questions
  • Optional on-site airport meet-and-greet
  • Full-time program leadership and support in your host city
  • Field trips and cultural activities
  • Insurance and other travel benefits, with CIEE iNext
  • 24/7 emergency on-site support

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