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Pre-Departure Briefing
Johnie Goh
Office of Global Education & Mobility
Duration
8 – 26 December 2014
Venue
International Studies Hall, Korea University
Contact Hours
56
Visa
Not required for Singapore passport holders
Accommodation
TBC
Group Size
29
1 class for pure beginners (L9001) and 2 classes for beginners
KU Contacts
Ms OH Hyun-Ju
Email: [email protected]
Tel: 02-3290-2975
Singapore Contact
Email: [email protected]
Payment
 Program Fee: $2,400 to be paid by Friday, 31 October 2014.
 Payment by cheque/ NETS/ credit card at ONE–STOP @ SAC
 If paying by cheque, it should be made payable to “NANYANG TECHNOLOGICAL
UNIVERSITY”
 Program Fee includes, tuition, textbooks, field trips and ski camp, cultural activities
and housing.
 It does not include meals, insurance, return air-tickets and travel/shopping expenses
during or after program.
Insurance
Health and Travel Insurance Is Compulsory
AU Allocation
3 AUs
Prof LEE Yoo Kyung
Education Coordinator
1.
Improve basic communicative competence in Korea through the
followings methods:
a)
Topic-related language teaching
b) Afternoon intensive classes to focus on grammar, vocabulary and
pronunciation.
c)
Gain familiarity with Korean culture through excursions and
cultural activities.
2.
Language Buddy System. 1:1 or group matching system to enhance
learning.
3.
Faculty Discussion.
Name
OH, HYUN-JU
Telephone
02-3290-2975
E-mail
[email protected]
Time
Mon.
12/8
Tue.
Wed.
Thu
Fri
Sat
12/9
12/10
12/11
12/12
12/13
Korean Class
Korean Class
Korean Class
Korean Class
Opening
Ceremony
& Orientation
9am – 1pm
(10:00)
Seoul City
Tour
(Myungdong,
Luncheon
Chunggechun,
(12:00)
2.10pm
Campus Tour
onwards
(13:30)
Language
Buddy Meeting
(15:00-17:00)
Korean
Intensive Class
1
(14:10-16:00)
Kyungbok
Hanbok
Experiencing,
Making Kimchi
Palace etc.)
Time
12/15
12/16
12/17
9am – 1pm
Korean Class
Korean Class
Korean Class
12/18
12/19
12/20
Korean Class Korean Class
Field Trip
(Ski Camp
Korean
2.10pm
Intensive Class
onwards
2
(14:10 - 16:00)
Meeting with
faculties
(13:20-15:00)
Korean
Intensive
Class 3
(14:10-16:00)
Seeing a
In
Performance Kangwondo)
like Nanta or
Jump
(14:00~)
Time
9am – 1pm
12/22
Korean Class
12/23
12/25
12/26
Korean Class
Korean Class
(09:00-10:50)
(09:00-10:50)
Final Test
(11:10-13:00)
Culture Class
Takwondo
2.10pm
12/24
Samulnori
(14:30)
Korean Class
Completion
Ceremony
Christmas
(11:00)
Farewell
Luncheon
(12:00)
12/27
1. TEXTBOOKS
• Fun! Fun! Korean 1 + Fun! Fun! Korean Workbook 1
• Fun! Fun! Korean 2 + Fun! Fun! Korean Workbook 2
2. ASSESSMENT
• Class Participation: 10%
• Speech: 20%
• Final Exams: 70%
3. CREDIT TRANSFER
• Indication of AU allocation and crediting of 3 AUs will be done after you have
successfully completed the programme.
• Please ensure you have the proper travel documents for entry to
Vietnam. The passport must have at least 6 months validity from the
programme end date.
• You are advised to make a photocopy of the bio-data page of your
Passport and IC, and bring them along. If asked to present your
identification documents, the photocopy should suffice.
• Singaporean males are reminded to log on to the NS Portal at www.ng.sg
to give notification of overseas trips.
• Time Difference: Seoul is ahead of Singapore by 1 hour.
• Submission of NTU Online Indemnity Form. Instructions on submission
will be sent separately by email.
• Download app: MFA@SG
• Embassy of the Republic of Singapore
Website: http://www.mfa.gov.sg/seoul
Tel: +82-(2)774-2464
Email: [email protected]
• You are encouraged to register on-line with
MFA via eRegister system at
https://eregister.mfa.gov.sg/
• Download mobile app from
app.internationalsos.com
• Website:
https://www.internationalsos.com
NTU Membership: 02AYCA089601
Important Numbers to Note
• Calling to Singapore (Request for call collect if using a land line)
Tel: +65 6338 7800
• 24-hour Assistance Centre (Seoul)
Tel: +82 (2) 3140 1700
• Authorised Personnel: Mr Johnie Goh
Self-Learning
https://www.internationalsos.com/eLearning/Comprehensive/
• Medical Emergency for Foreigners: 1339
• Tourism & Translation Service: 1330
• Be on the alert for petty crimes; snatch thefts and
pickpocketing are prevalent. Keep your belongings and
valuables in a safe place.
• Stay in touch with your family in Singapore and inform them of
any changes in your itinerary or contact details.
• Activate international roaming services with your service
providers at least 2 days prior to your departure.
• Obey the laws and respect the local customs of the country
you are visiting.
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Exchange rate: S$1 for KRW 836
Do not keep all your money in one place
Beware of counterfeit notes
Keep receipts of all your credit card transactions
Some recommended money changers
 The Arcade @ Raffles Place
 Lucky Plaza
 Mustafa
 People’s Park Complex, Chinatown
 Parkway Parade
• Regular cabs are generally orange, sliver or white
• Taxi drivers generally do not speak English, bring along the
address written in Korean and map location. International cabs
available and written ‘International Taxi’ on the door.
• Basic fare: KRW3,000. Additional fare at KRW100 per 150m
when driving or 30-40 seconds when stationary.
Regular
Deluxe
• If you’ve health problems, bring your personal medication and
inform OGEM & appointed student leader.
• Drugs and controlled drugs. Bring doctor’s prescription.
• Bring along medication for common ailments.
• Do not over-drink, over-party and do not miss class. The
program is intensive. It is obvious when you miss classes and
you may not be able to catch up.
• Long sleeve T-shirts or shirts and jeans are
recommended. Layer with sweaters and winter
jackets.
• Mittens, scarves, shoes/ boots, heat packs….
• Good walking shoes.
• Be punctual and stay united
• Exhibit ambassadorial qualities as you represent
NTU and Singapore to our Vietnamese
counterparts
• Participate in official activities and travel as a
group
Items
Amount
Program fee
(including Accommodation, classes and trips)
SGD 2,400
Air Tickets (Return trip)
SGD 1,200
Food
SGD 300
Insurance
SGD 150
Shopping & Travel
X
Total Budget
SGD 4,050 + X
• It works on reimbursement basis.
• Please visit OAFA website and read the instructions on
application.
http://admissions.ntu.edu.sg/UndergraduateAdmissions/Financial
Assistance/Pages/PSEA.aspx
• Do note that OAFA has been updated on your participation in
Prelude so you need not submit proof on participation. However, if
you have other items (airfare, travel insurance and influenza jab)
that you like to claim for, please submit the receipts to OAFA for
processing.
• If you have further queries, you may write to [email protected]
for clarification.