Summer Korean Language & Culture Program ~ SILLA WAVE 2015 ~ July 26 (Sun.) – August 8 (Sat.) Silla University, Busan, South Korea “Surf the Korean Wave with Silla!” Silla University Contents Welcome to Silla University, welcome to Silla Wave! Introduction of Silla Wave Program Program at a Glance Program Schedule Field Trips Cultural Experiences Accommodation “Global Town” Acceptance Procedure Participation Fee & Payment Method Contact Information Silla University welcomes foreigners to join the Korean Language and Culture Program “Silla Wave 2015” Silla University – prestigious University Founded in the southern city of Busan in 1954, Silla University takes pride in its long history and tradition. Starting from just a small College of Education, Silla University has grown into a 4-year university with nearly 11,000 students, and offers about 7 colleges, 4 graduate schools, and about 60 majors. The 1,800,000 m2 campus of Silla University lies subtly in the mountains with a view of the sea, and always a breeze of the fresh air, provides a great study environment. Silla University`s Campus has been ranked within the top ten most beautiful campuses in all of Korea by the Korean College Newspaper. The university has over 600 foreign students from 47 countries, constantly striving to make a welcoming environment to a wide variety of students; Silla University annually organizes diverse programs for foreigners. SILLA WAVE 2015 –program, which will meet all of your expectations of Korea! The 2015 Silla Wave Summer program at Silla University promises to be one of the most exciting yet. If you are fascinated by South Korea, if you are curious about Korean education environment and on-campus life, if you interested in the Korean culture, Korean daily life or if you simply enjoy traveling and visiting new places, this program will fit you perfectly. We welcome international students from around the world. The 2-week “Silla Wave” program will encourage foreigner to design an unforgettable and unique cultural experience, take part in the intensive, yet fun Korean Language classes, and go on weekly trips to some of the most popular tourist spots in South Korea. Aside from the cultural activities, trips, foreign participants will also immerse into cultural exchange by spending time with Silla University students through our buddy program! Join SILLA WAVE 2015! Surf the Korean Wave with Great Silla! Introduction of “SILLA WAVE 2015” Dates July 26 (Sun.) – August 8 (Sat.), 2015 – 2 weeks Organizer Silla University, Busan, South Korea Concept of the program – Surf the Korean Wave with Silla SILLA WAVE program offers an exceptional opportunity for foreigners to experience study environment and on-campus life at one of the leading universities in Busan – South Korea`s second largest city. SILLA WAVE 2015 is an intensive 2-week program, composed of diverse components, such as Korean cultural courses and Korean language courses. Along with the language and cultural experiences, SILLA WAVE also offers its participants opportunities to explore Korea`s unique identity through customized field trips and exchanges with Korean students through special “Korean buddy program”. Program Objective To provide an opportunity to foreigners to immerse into Korean language and various aspects of Korean culture and society, both modern and traditional, as well as to visit some of Korea`s most famous tourist sites and get unparalleled insight into the beauty of Korea. Participant Eligibility Program is suitable for any foreigner (below 30 years) with an enthusiasm for new experiences, such as learning Korean language and culture, travelling to cultural sites around the Korean Peninsula, etc. Language of the Program English & Korean Main Components of the Program Korean Language & Hands-on experiences of Korean culture, diverse tours Total Program Fee 900 USD NOT Including: round-trip airfare Program at a Glance Korean Language Class Silla Wave 2015 Korean language classes will be available to participants with all levels of Korean proficiency (from beginners with little or no knowledge of Korean to intermediate and advanced learners). Silla University Korean Language Education Center (SUKLEC) provides a top ranked Korean Language education, and has some of the best and highly trained language instructors. Courses: - Beginners (NO prior knowledge of the language required!) - Intermediate - Advanced Days: Monday – Friday (2 weeks) Hours: 9 am – 1 pm (total: about 40 hrs.) Level Test: Participants will be divided into groups based on results of the level test on July 27. Please note, that little or NO prior knowledge of the language is required for the beginner group, and even if you never studied Korean language before, it will be a great opportunity to broaden your horizons and knowledge. Hands-on experience of Korean Culture Aside from in-class Korean language learning, Silla Wave offers a range of activities for participants of the program to experience Korean culture hands-on. Participants will get to participate in activities like cooking traditional food, tea ceremony, making traditional masks (Korean craft making), Taekwondo, traditional instruments Samulnori, and try on traditional costume Hanbok, which will develop a deeper understanding of the country. K-Food (Cooking Class) K-Instruments (Samulnori) K-Costume (Hanbok & Tea Ceremony) K-Craft (Making traditional masks) Day Trips Participants will have a chance to explore Korea by visiting some of the most dynamic and most popular tourist sites of the country. Courses of the trips include locations in Busan and surrounding area, Geoje Island & Oedo Botania, cities of Ulsan and Gyeongju Culture Exchange with Korean students Our buddy program aims to help foreign participants to adjust to Korea and have a chance to explore the dynamic city of Busan on their free time. Participants of the program will be paired with their buddy who is a student of Silla University and will be encouraged to get to know their new international friends and participate in a friendly, ongoing cultural exchange. Program Schedule 1st Week (July 26 ~ August 1) Date/ Time July 26 (Sun.) 07:30 09:00 09:00 11:00 11:00 12:50 12:50 14:00 Breakfast Arrivals Global Town Check-in Registration 14:00 16:00 Korean Language Level Test Lunch July 29 (Wed.) July 30 (Thu.) July 31 (Fri.) Aug. 1 (Sat.) Breakfast Breakfast Breakfast Breakfast Breakf. Korean Language Class Korean Language Class Korean Language Class Korean Language Class Korean Language Class Korean Language Class Korean Language Class Korean Language Class Lunch Lunch Lunch Lunch K - Costume (Hanbok & Exchange with Korean Tea Students Ceremony) University Campus Tour 16:10 18:00 18:00 19:00 Dinner 19:00 20:00 Orientation 20:00 23:00 July 27 (Mon.) July 28 (Tue.) Rest Welcome Dinner Busan City Tour Dinner Dinner Free time Free time K – Food (Cooking Class) Trip to Geoje Island & Oedo Free time Free 2nd Week (August 2 ~ August 8) Date/ Time 07:30 09:00 Aug. 2 (Sun.) Breakf. Aug. 3 (Mon.) Breakfast Korean Language Class 09:00 11:00 Aug. 4 (Tue.) Breakfast Korean Language Class Aug. 5 (Wed.) Aug. 6 (Thur.) Aug. 7 (Fri.) Breakfast Breakfast Breakfast Korean Language Class Korean Language Class Korean Language Class K - Movie 11:00 12:50 Korean Language Class Korean Language Class K - Songs Korean Language Class 12:50 14:00 Lunch Lunch Lunch Lunch Lunch Group PPT Practice Group PPT Practice 14:00 16:00 Free day 16:10 18:00 18:00 19:00 19:00 22:30 Dinner Trip to Gyeongju City Dinner (Gyeongju) return to Busan K - Craft (Making Masks) K-Instruments (Samulnori) Trip to Ulsan City (Hyundai) K - Sport (Taekwondo) Dinner Dinner (Ulsan) Dinner Free return to Busan Free Aug. 8 (Sat.) Breakf. Checkout & Depart. Award Ceremony & Farewell Dinner The above schedule is a subject to change Silla Wave Trips Busan City Tour Busan is the second largest city in Korea and the largest port. City`s most charming tourist point is its beautiful sea sceneries. The southeastern beach areas have amazing views of the fantastically shaped rocks and islands, which are a must see. The famous beaches of Haeundae, Gwangalli, and Songjeong are enjoyed by many. Boating, jet skies, and banana boats are just among a few of the water recreation activities visitors can take advantage of. Geojedo Island & Oedo Botania Geojedo Island is Korea's second largest island (after Jeju) with breathtaking scenery, which boasts the bulk of the South Sea's tourist attractions, with Oedo Island Paradise as one of the most impressive of them. Oedo-Botania is a marine botanical garden, which has a beautiful view of the crystal blue South Sea and surrounding landscape. It is 4 kilometers away from Geojedo Island. About 20 minutes by ship from Gujora Port, past Naedo Island. Oedo Paradise Island is without a doubt, a true paradise. Ulsan (Hyundai Plant tour) As Hyundai Motor’s main production facility, the Ulsan Plant is located in the city of Ulsan. It is comprised of five independent plant facilities on a land spanning 5,000,000 square meters. The plant is the world’s largest single automobile plants and employs over 34,000 personnel to produce an average of 5,600 vehicles a day. The plant has its own port where up to three 50,000-ton vessels can anchor simultaneously and operates a fire station, hospital, and patrol cars all within the grounds. Gyeongju Historic Area Tour Known as ‘the museum without walls, Gyeongju holds more temples, rock carvings, pagodas, Buddhist statuary and palace ruins than any other place in South Korea, resulting in multiple sites being designated a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage under the name of the Gyeongju Historic Areas. Accommodation - Global Town Accommodation Type Dormitory Global Town Room Type 2 person (double occupancy) All participants of Silla Wave 2015 will be living at the 2 person (double occupancy) rooms in the modern dormitory Global Town on the Silla University Campus. All rooms are equipped with: bathroom, shower room, wardrobe, bed, individual desk, air conditioner, high-speed Internet access (Wi-fi), private telephone, etc. Moreover, students will be able to use outside lounge, fitness center, pingpong room, coin laundry and other additional facilities. Double Occupancy Room Coin Laundry Room Restaurant Fitness Center Ping Pong Room Coffee Shop Entrance Lounge View from Roof Top Acceptance Procedure Application Deadline May 15, 2015 Acceptance Procedures 1) Fill out Application Form 2) Submit Application Form and required documents by E-mail: [email protected] 3) Receive confirmation E-mail 4) Pay Program Fee in full 5) Receive a Letter of admission (Invitation) and Official Receipt of Fee Payment 6) Address the nearest Embassy of the Republic of Korea to apply for visa *if required 7) Arrange your flight schedules according to the program period Visa Information Participants, accepted to the Silla Wave will be able to apply for a short term comprehensive visa, if required. Visa can be obtained through direct application to the Korean Embassy or Consulate in the participant`s home country. Participants of Silla Wave must directly contact the nearest embassy of the Republic of Korea to check if you need a visa to come to Korea and if so, which application documents should be submitted to apply for visa. (different documents are required based on the applicant`s home country regulations). Silla University will provide an Invitation Letter. Program Fee & Payment Method Program Fee TOTAL: 900 USD Fee Includes: Pick up and sending service from/to Busan (Gimhae) Airport or Railway Station Accommodation (Silla University Global Town) Meals (3 times a day) Korean Language classes (about 40 hrs) and study materials All culture activities All Field trips Insurance Participation certificates T-shirts and other memorable gifts Fee does NOT include: round trip flight ticket Note: All participants are responsible for their own round-trip airfare expenses (from/to Busan, South Korea) and should arrange their flight schedules according to the program period: Silla University Global Town Check-in: July 26 (Sun.) Silla University Global Town Check-out: August 8 (Sat.) Payment Deadline June 26, 2015 Participation Fee should be wired in the name of the participant of the program and should include the remittance charge. Only wire transfers will be accepted. Cancelation after payment of the Participation Fee must be in written form and addressed to the email: [email protected] 200 USD will be taken out of the participation fee by the organizer for cancellation of the participation in the program (200 USD – nonrefundable)
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