HOME
EWHA
ABOUT
ABOUT EISC
WHY EISC
CONTACT INFORMATION
LOCATION
한국어 안내
개요
SESSION 1
SESSION 2
지원방법
문의처
PROGRAMS
IMPORTANT DATES
SESSION 1 (June 28~July 25, 2024)
SESSION 2 (August 2~14, 2024)
CULTURAL ACTIVITIES & FIELD TRIPS
ACADEMIC POLICY
INTERNSHIP
APPLICATION & FEES
APPLICATION PROCESS
FEES
SCHOLARSHIPS & DISCOUNTS
REFUND POLICY
FOR STUDENTS
HOUSING
On-campus
Off-campus
VISA
DIRECTIONS TO CAMPUS
From Incheon and Gimpo Airports
Public Transportation
LIFE ON CAMPUS
Banks & Money
Wireless Internet
Campus Dining
Sports Facilites
Computer Labs
HEALTH & SAFETY
Emergency Numbers in Korea
Hospitals
GALLERY
PHOTOS
VIDEOS
BROCHURES
TESTIMONIALS
FAQ
IMPORTANT NOTICE
모바일메뉴 열기
HOME
ABOUT
ABOUT EISC
WHY EISC
CONTACT INFORMATION
LOCATION
한국어 안내
개요
SESSION 1
SESSION 2
지원방법
문의처
PROGRAMS
IMPORTANT DATES
SESSION 1 (June 28~July 25, 2024)
SESSION 2 (August 2~14, 2024)
CULTURAL ACTIVITIES & FIELD TRIPS
ACADEMIC POLICY
INTERNSHIP
APPLICATION & FEES
APPLICATION PROCESS
FEES
SCHOLARSHIPS & DISCOUNTS
REFUND POLICY
FOR STUDENTS
HOUSING
On-campus
Off-campus
VISA
DIRECTIONS TO CAMPUS
From Incheon and Gimpo Airports
Public Transportation
LIFE ON CAMPUS
Banks & Money
Wireless Internet
Campus Dining
Sports Facilites
Computer Labs
HEALTH & SAFETY
Emergency Numbers in Korea
Hospitals
GALLERY
PHOTOS
VIDEOS
BROCHURES
TESTIMONIALS
FAQ
IMPORTANT NOTICE
EWHA
모바일메뉴 닫기
홈
FOR STUDENTS
ABOUT
PROGRAMS
APPLICATION & FEES
FOR STUDENTS
IMPORTANT NOTICE
GALLERY
HOUSING
VISA
DIRECTIONS TO CAMPUS
LIFE ON CAMPUS
HEALTH & SAFETY
GALLERY
FAQ
TESTIMONIALS
PHOTOS
VIDEOS
BROCHURES
TESTIMONIALS
Ewha International
Summer College
HOUSING
On-campus
Off-campus
VISA
DIRECTIONS TO CAMPUS
From Incheon and Gimpo Airports
Public Transportation
LIFE ON CAMPUS
Banks & Money
Wireless Internet
Campus Dining
Sports Facilites
Computer Labs
HEALTH & SAFETY
Emergency Numbers in Korea
Hospitals
GALLERY
PHOTOS
VIDEOS
BROCHURES
TESTIMONIALS
FAQ
TESTIMONIALS
Search article
Select a classification for search
All
All
Title
Content
Writer
Search
Search
[공지]
2024 Ewha International Winter College
Dear Students, We are happy to let you know that we are planning to launch Ewha International Winter College with great enthusiasm from this coming winter. Ewha International Winter College provides comprehensive academic courses accompanied with various cultural activities and winter field trips to learn about Korea and Korean culture. We will open 10 courses encompassing diverse subjects, ranging from Business, Sociology, Psychology, and Computer Science to Media, Art, Sports and Korean Language. Please find the following details of the winter college. We will soon provide further details and the website for EIWC. [Program Period] From December 26, 2024 to January 10, 2025. [Eligibility] * Undergraduate or graduate students currently enrolled at an accredited university or college. * Prospective freshmen admitted to college. Your interest is greatly appreciated. If you have any questions about Ewha International Winter College, please send an email to gowinter@ewha.ac.kr Thank you.
작성자
국제하계대학 관리자
작성일
2024.03.22
조회수
5366
2016 Ewha ISC: Juhyae Kim from Swarthmore College
Kim from Swarthmore College Back in November of 2015, when I was starting to adjust to my life as a freshman in college, my mom eagerly sent me a Kakaotalk message with a link to a summer program in Korea. I recognized the name of the university as my mom’s alma mater, Ewha Womans University, and proceeded to explore the website for the Ewha International Co-Ed Summer College. The first thing that caught my eye was the incredible variety of courses offered about Korean culture. I had always wanted to learn about Korean history, art, literature, music, and more. And since I am a linguistics major, the class on Korean linguistics jumped out at me. I knew right then that I wanted to apply for this program and spend part of my summer in my parents’ home country. Fast forward nine months, and I was walking with my luggage bags across Ewha’s beautiful campus, where I would make friendships that would last beyond the duration of the program and where I would learn so much more about Korean culture than I ever could in the US. The professors for my two classes, Modern History of Korea and Korean Language in Contemporary Pop Culture, were fantastic and challenged us to think about both Korean culture and our own cultures in ways that we may not have thought about before. The perspectives from which they taught were unique from what I was used to in the US, and I was so grateful to have had this opportunity to take classes in another country. The program also incorporated unique field trips every weekend for students to experience Korean culture. They ranged from visiting places with heavy historical significance such as the Demilitarized Zone to making kimchi at a kimchi museum to straight up enjoying the popular theme park, Everland. Two trips in particular were eye-opening experiences for me because I was able to see firsthand the ramifications of major events that shaped Korea’s history. These were the visits to the DMZ and the House of Sharing. At the DMZ, I found myself reflecting on how the North & South divide has impacted millions of lives—lives that were lost, families that were separated, and people who could not experience the everyday freedoms that we take for granted. Through the binoculars at the Odusan Unification Observatory, I saw a man walking across a field in North Korea and was struck by the fact that these people are so geographically close and have a shared heritage with South Koreans, yet are so far and unreachable. The House of Sharing was just as, if not more, emotionally heavy as the DMZ. I had always heard about the atrocities that the Japanese “Comfort Women” victims from Korea and throughout Asia had experienced—and which they are still seeking redress for—but seeing some of these women living together and telling us to work hard never to let such horrors happen in the world again brought me to tears. Another piece of Korean history came to life for me. What wraps up my memories of Seoul and Ewha are people that I met and befriended. Spending hours studying together, going out on late night food runs, shopping and trying out street food, visiting museums and palaces, and hunting down puppy cafes at 11pm with them made my time in Korea unforgettable. Ewha’s location, being so close to Sinchon, is perfect for students to experience Korea’s modern culture and spend time with friends. I’m excited to be visiting some of the friends I made at Ewha on their colleges in the States, and I want to thank Ewha for giving me the opportunity meet such great people. During this visit to Korea, I was able to both learn the historical pieces of Korea and experience the modern side of Korea. Ewha’s program provides students with the opportunity to learn about Korea in so many unique ways, and I thank Ms. Mimi Ahn, the professors, PEACE buddies, and fellow students for making the program what it is. I’ll never forget my month at Ewha and the priceless things I learned there. Thank you again, Ewha!
작성자
작성일
2019.01.07
조회수
1798
2016 Ewha ISC: Yoojin Lee
Ewha ISC Session I: Yoojin Lee from University of Virginia Almost a year and a half ago, my mom told me about a program her friends’ daughters had gone to – it was at her alma mater, Ewha Womans University, and it was a month-long program where they took classes, went on field trips, and explored Seoul. She asked me if I was interested and I shrugged why not – I had wanted to go to Korea after all, and it seemed like a great opportunity to make the most out of a trip. I envisioned myself essentially on my own in Korea – not having a second thought to what the program itself would be like. I came into this program with a very closed mindset – I was going back to my home country to see family, learn Korean, and make new friends. As a Korean American who frequented visits to Korea, I didn’t expect to be exposed to anything new and in a sense, that’s what I wanted. I wanted to make Korean friends in Seoul, and Korean American friends while having fun and exploring Seoul. I did not foresee what a valuable, eye-opening trip it would be when I signed myself up for the Ewha International Summer College. Upon arrival to Ewha Womans University, I found myself amidst the most international group of students I have ever been in. My roommate was from Taiwan, and my classmates from Thailand, Japan, London, Singapore, Hong Kong – you name it. It was my first time meeting anyone from those nations, which led to a month of learning about the different history and culture of nations around the world. Lunches were spent comparing different education systems, college lifestyle, cultural traditions, and recent history, while classes were spent inquiring about the different thoughts and realities of those from their respective nations. Not only did it bring about a unique dimension into our conversations, it became a starting point for further inquiries about the rest of the world. Having grown up in America, I felt that I had never learned much about the Eastern hemisphere and felt I was finally exposed to that half of the world for the first time. The program itself consisted of a morning class (I took International Relations of North Korea with East Asian Countries), an afternoon class (I studied Korean language), and weekly field trips. Even as someone who felt no need to particularly sightsee or experience Korea, I decided to take advantage of what the program had to offer and go on every trip. It was indeed a very convenient way to get to go to places that are a little harder to reach alone, as well as a great opportunity to meet new faces within the program as well. Finally, another main feature of the program are the Ewha student PEACE buddies that are there to befriend us, help us, and show us around during our stay in Korea. As a Korean American, I spent most of my life trying to better understand America's culture and lifestyle. I spent little time thinking about Korea, much less other countries. Through this program, I have been able to learn much about the rest of this world and make many unique friendships in addition to learning more Korean and spending time in Seoul – and for that I am extremely grateful.
작성자
작성일
2019.01.07
조회수
1635
2016 Ewha ISC: Abigail Bossie
2016 Ewha ISC Session I: Abigail Bossie from Virginia Commonwealth University. Going to Korea has been a dream of mine for six years. I never thought that that dream would become a reality until I stepped off of the plane at Incheon International Airport. It was not all rainbows and unicorns from the start to finish, though. There were many obstacles externally as well as internally that I needed to face throughout my journey at Ewha. Getting to Ewha was a breeze for me. It was not until I got onto the campus when I encountered my first mountain I needed to climb, literally. Ewha is beautifully placed on top of a mountain that you have to climb every day, multiple times a day. When I arrived at school, I did not know where to go. I saved the map and the directions Ewha provided but I just could not figure out where to go. For half of an hour I was wondering the campus in circles looking for the dorms. I finally got to the dorms and was relieved. The first week went by and I started to come across my next obstacle: I could not seem to meet many people. The first field trip was approaching and I realized that I would not have anyone to explore the Korean Folk Village with. When I was walking to the bus, I ran into someone I met briefly before and everything changed. After that, I ended up meeting three people who would become my closest friends at Ewha. From that point forward, I was able to explore Seoul with my friends and find incredible things, such as the East Gate and Yeouido. Classes started to move along and I realized how much I was actually learning there. I was only there for 31 days, but I feel like I was there for much longer. My Korean was improving and I gained more confidence in it. I was writing short essays in Korean that I could never do before. I was able to go into Seoul and converse with native Koreans naturally, which is something I was always too timid to do in the United States. I also began forming a good relationship with my Korean Traditional Music professor and I was able to embrace traditional music more so than before. My professor even encouraged me to sing a traditional Korean folk song, Taepyeongga, at the closing ceremony. For someone who never sang in front of anyone before, this was a huge accomplishment. Ewha was an amazing experience and a wonderful program. It helped introduce Korea to the students and encourage them to embrace Korean culture. Although it was not perfect and was not what I was expecting at all, I am glad that I was given this amazing opportunity. I think that this opportunity will lead to many more in the future that will expand my knowledge of Korea.
작성자
작성일
2019.01.07
조회수
1702
2015 Ewha ISC: Jesus Eduardo Garcia
2015 Ewha ISC Session I: Jesus Eduardo Garcia from University of North Texas, USA First and foremost, I would like to thank everyone who took part in the International Summer College at Ewha, the selectors who chose me to receive the Washington, DC Chapter of EWUUACNA Scholarship, the Peace Buddies, and especially Mimi Ahn for being such the great help that she was throughout my entire summer even though I probably bombarded her with emails constantly (sorry!). It was such an incredible opportunity which I will always cherish fondly and will never forget, along with all the friends and colleagues I met during the program with whom I hope to remain in contact. Moving on to my actual experience studying and living at Ewha, maybe I should start with my actual arrival in Seoul. I was supposed to arrive from the airport and take a taxi with some other students arriving around the same time as me but the group was larger than expected and we ended up taking these minivans to the school. The first minivan actually fit the majority of the group and the remaining group took the second bus; it was 4 of us, including myself. These 3 people, who I happened to meet by chance by missing the first minivan’s capacity of riders, turned out to become my 3 closest friends during my stay in Korea, we even continue to keep contact on a daily basis months after the session ended. We would go out, hang out, eat together, and study everyday, so much so that a lot of the fellow session members assumed we all knew each other beforehand and went to Korea together. I mainly want to include this portion of my experience just to show how, even in another country, you can meet people who you were destined to meet, I think, because even the smallest choice you make could alter your life forever; applying for this program, amongst the other ones at other universities was that decision that allowed me to have the unforgettable summer that I did. In addition to the people and friends I met within the program, I was also excited to meet members of the program staff and the PEACE Buddies, Ewha students who help you around the school and even friends you can make, we were each assigned. I got to meet her first through email, as she informed me what a PEACE buddy was and then that she was mine, along with information about herself: she is a sophomore at Ewha majoring in French literature. This was very exciting because I was able to communicate with her not only in English, but also in French and Korean, since I am learning the two! While we were unfortunately not able to meet often, completely on my end as I always had plans with my own friends for lunch, dinner, or even small trips, I really appreciated having someone to talk to and ask questions about the school and advice around Seoul from my PEACE Buddy. Now, as for the classes themselves, I was very thrilled by all the choices of classes offered for the program which I could claim credit for at my home university. I obviously took the Korean language class and also chose traditional painting, which later changed to music because my friends and I all wanted to take the same class without much rigor (we were wrong to chose music for that). In my Korean class, after taking the Korean language placement test, I was put into level 2 and had two teachers who were both wonderful yet challenging. Oh, and did I mention the whole course was taught entirely in Korean? This isn’t the case with beginning levels, but for my being in an intermediate level, the course was conducted and taught in Korean, which really terrified me at first but actually allowed me to dramatically improve my Korean listening ability because I had been teaching myself Korean at home and hardly had any chance to hear any spoken Korean. Also, I noticed I was able to learn a lot of vocabulary because of how much we used throughout the lessons and even began to recognize and put together the meanings of new words based on the vocabulary I learned in class! Just to briefly mention my music class, I had never used or played an instrument at all before then and decided to take the class because I thought it would be an interesting challenge. I quickly learned how much more challenging the class was, as we would learn entire songs in a few days in preparation for the recital we would have at the end of the whole program, in front of the whole program at the closing ceremony. If you really like music and are good with instruments and the like, go ahead and take the class because those students were very accustomed to the rigor I assume, but me n my friends were hardly up for the task. However, the teacher was so kind and generous about how well we were “improving”, which I know is just code for not terrible anymore. Overall, I really enjoyed my classes and teachers and would love to come back next year and do it all over again. The program also offered several off-campus trips and events for us students, usually on Fridays because we didn’t have class, which I would have loved to attend and heard many great things about from those who did so, but unfortunately I didn’t. First of all, you get to sign up for any of the trips you would like to go to (including the DMZ, Lotte World, and the Hanok Village) but if you missed one of the events you signed up for, you weren’t allowed to attend the next event as punishment for not having attended as you reserved. However, in my case I heard differently from one of my friends that if you missed one event you couldn’t come to any of the following ones, which I finally heard differently from my PEACE buddy at the end of the program after all the events had concluded anyways, to my disappointment. I think something important I need to point out is the cuisine of Korea. Now, if you know anything about Korean food than you already know that it relies heavily on spicy flavors and meat. The spicy part is not what I want to bring up, as I’m Mexican and used to the heat. However, I am mostly vegetarian and I heard before my visit to Korea that it would be pretty hard to find a lot of meatless options in Korean without seeking them out specifically, eating the same things everyday, or simply making your own food. Because of this I decided that, just for the month, I would eat meat in order to make my life easier while I focused on studying and having fun, but I know for others this isn’t exactly an option, morally or religiously, and because of that I would give a word of caution for vegetarians who come to Korea because it is somewhat difficult. Even those who are Muslim and can halal, a lot of times there is a lot of pork everywhere and it may even be in the food you’re eating without your knowledge, according to the dismay and frustration of my Muslim friends. However, besides the worry of eating meat, all the food was amazing, healthy, fresh, and cheap compared to American dining which would have bankrupted me if I tried to go out everyday to eat; a large meal of an entrée and side dished would cost you 5,000-6,000 won at the right place, along with it tasting great. I could continue for pages and pages about the truly spectacular experiences and memories I have of those short yet eventful 4 weeks, but I’ll spare you the reading and bring this memoir to a close. The time I had at Ewha and in Korea was honestly the best time of my life so far and I wouldn’t trade it for anything in the world. I had such a great time that I plan on returning next year to study abroad for an entire year, maybe even at Ewha again! If you were thinking about doing the program yourself, I would say: Do it!
작성자
작성일
2019.01.07
조회수
1487
2015 Ewha ISC: Karla Rebolledo
2015 Ewha ISC: Karla Rebolledo, University of Colima, Mexico MEMOIRS OF MY LIFE IN EWHA Having the opportunity to enroll in the International Co-ed Summer College is something I’ll always be thankful for. This was my first experience studying abroad and also the first time I left home to travel all by my own. Korea hasn’t been in my mind since too long, actually, I just started studying a little bit about it a few months ago when I enrolled in the Korea Foundation Global e-School Program, and that got me really interested in the country’s culture and traditions as well as in the language but above all I got very curious about Korean politics and the people’s perceptions about the existing social problems around the world, so I enrolled in classes about that (‘Politics in Korean and East Asia’ and ‘Social Problems in Contemporary Global World’) and I didn’t regret since the professors were great and really well prepared, they taught us (the group) many important and interesting facts, and they were so nice that took us for lunch sometimes! Living in Korea would’ve been very hard for me if I wouldn’t have a PEACE buddy there to help me out in many situations, and I can’t believe that we became really good friends in so little time! She showed me many places, food and traditions, and taught me the main principles and general culture of Korean people. My general view of Korean people, even though I know not each person is the same, is that honesty and respect predominate in the society. I noted a special tone of kindness among people at Ewha Womans University that I loved and appreciated from the beginning of the course to the very last day Along with the classes I got to participate in most of the field trips that Ewha, through the Office of International Affairs (special thanks to Miss Mimi Ahn for all the effort she did), organized for us and they were absolutely great! I had so much fun and got to learn so many things. I love the organization and care that the PEACE buddies and Miss Mimi showed in every event, thank you so much girls! Special thanks to my PEACE buddy Jaeyeon Do and also her friends (who also were PB) Jiwon Kim and Myungjoo Jung, I had really good times with them They took a group of people to Han river where we had delicious food and play some games while enjoying the beautiful view and the river’s breeze. They also took us to Noraebang where we definitely had so much fun! My daily routine during the week was pretty balanced because I woke up early to get ready for 9 am class and during the lunch break (11:30 - 12:30) I had the chance to talk with other international and local students, and then go back to my afternoon class which ended up at 3 pm. After classes I used to go back to my dormitory (International House II) to get my homework done so I could go out later or stay in the building spending time with other international students who then became really good friends to me, we even made plans for them to come visit me in Mexico soon! The most incredible person I got to know is my ex-roommate Lia, I’m so happy we met and I’m sure my experience there wouldn’t have been the same without her so I think sharing room is a great idea Changing topics... I’m a food lover, so I’m pretty sure I spent more money in food than in any other thing. Of course I tried Kimchi, Kimbap, Japchae, Seafood Pajjun, Seafood pancake, Bulgogi stew, Twenjang Jiggae, Bimbap, Gogigui, Bingsoo, Tteok, and many different styles of chicken and noodles. Most of Korean cuisine is pretty delicious and I totally loved it, I just had a little struggle with red beans... not my favorites. Since I’m Mexican I’m so used to eat salty beans not sweet so… I’m sorry! In my free evenings I used to go walking down the streets near Ewha and see some street shows or just observe people doing conventional things, I noticed that most Korean people are always walking in couples or small groups, but just a few walk alone (like I used to do). I loved public transportation and I think Seoul it’s a pretty safe city, I can’t remember a single moment when I felt insecure or afraid of going out, pass by any place or talk to any person. I visited some interesting places such as Gyeonbukgong Palace, Namsan Tower, Han River, Insadong, Dongdaemun, DMZ, Lotte World, Kyobo Bookstore, Jimjilbang, etc. and I got the opportunity -thanks to Professor Young Kim- to witness a session in Seoul Metropolitan Council which I couldn’t understand since they were speaking Korean, but some classmates kindly told me what the discussing topics were. There’s so many things I could say, but none of them will really show how thankful I am and how blessed I feel that I had this opportunity. I learned a lot, not only from classes (which made me get interested in many social problems and policy making) but also from sharing experiences with my new friends and from changing habits for a whole month. I would love to repeat this life experience soon, and I wish more students also get the opportunity to study abroad at Ewha Womans University.
작성자
작성일
2019.01.07
조회수
1421
2015 Ewha ISC: Hetty Cheng
2015 EISC: Hetty Cheng, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey-New Brunswick, USA Seoulful Experiences at Ewha University I feel so blessed to have been given the opportunity to complete the International Summer Study Abroad Program at Ewha University. I have always dreamed of visiting Korea and I still cannot believe that I was able to stay here for four weeks. Back in the United States, my university curriculum is quite strict and so when I saw that Ewha’s summer program would fit into my schedule, I jumped at the chance. Needless to say, I am very happy that I did. Korea has always been a country that fascinated and intrigued me. It had started with me watching Korean dramas and variety shows but slowly progressed into a passion for the language and culture. Something about Korea and its values and traditions just drew me in. This passion lead me to Ewha, where I decided to take the rigorous Korean language course and a contemporary marketing course on controversial issues in advertising. I landed in Seoul a few days before the program started and so I had a few days to myself to do a bit of sightseeing. At the guesthouse I stayed in, I ended up making new friends who were also students on study abroad programs for the summer. It was so enlightening to learn about their international experiences and I am so glad to have met them. Together, we explored a few places in Seoul and had so much fun. Once the summer program at Ewha began, I was paired with a PEACE buddy who turned out to be a very sweet and fun person. She made my experience at Ewha very valuable because she was able to teach me a lot about the Korean culture as well as take me to several areas around Seoul. I would say that she has become a very treasured friend and I hope to stay in contact with her in the future! The following weeks in Seoul was filled with thought-provoking lectures and fun lessons in Korean. The contemporary course that I took, Advertising and Society, was much more interesting than I had expected. The professor was very good at getting the class to think about controversial issues in the field and I was able to learn a lot from her. The Korean language course was rigorous in the best way. My Korean language skills went from nonexistent to at least being able to communicate with others on a very basic level in such a short period. My Korean language professors were very patient and encouraging. They made Korean lessons very fun and fueled my desire to learn the language. I will miss them very dearly! Every week, Ewha also planned excursions for our international class where we were able to visit cultural sites, see dynamic performances, and even visit the amusement park (Lotte World)! I am thankful towards Ewha for taking the extra step in making our experiences in Korea more fun by planning these trips for us, which would have been difficult for us to try to do on our own. My favorite trips included the DMZ and JUMP performance. Ewha University strives to make students’ experiences during the International Summer Program memorable and I am so thankful towards Ewha for providing the opportunities for me to meet new friends, experience Korean culture, and teach me many new things about myself. I especially thank Miss Mimi Ahn for her incredible passion towards the students and her efforts to organize all of our activities. She has a wonderful and unforgettable personality and is always there for the students. Thank you so much to everyone at Ewha for making this past month the best summer of my life. It was a privilege for me to be able to attend Ewha and have such a wonderful experience in Seoul. I will never forget the new friends I have made and appreciate Ewha for the opportunities I was given. Thank you again for making this summer so meaningful and worthwhile.
작성자
작성일
2019.01.07
조회수
1399
2014 Ewha ICSC: Henry Tang
2014 EICSC: Henry Tang, Singapore Management University, Singapore My Ewha Experience Coming to Ewha Womans University was certainly the best decision that I had made last summer. Being a Singaporean who is an avid fan of Korean dramas and pop culture, I would really love to visit Korea and experience how life would be like over there. As such, I decided to make the best out of my summer holidays and seize the opportunity of doing a Summer Programme in Korea, and nowhere else but at the very famous Ewha Womans University. Back in June 2014, I remembered clearly how I first dragged my luggage down the streets of Edae upon exiting the Ewha Womans University subway station. After heading down a few streets, I finally arrived in Ewha safely, but deep down inside, I had this feeling of uncertainly and did not know what to expect for the month ahead. It was my first time to Korea, and my first time spending a month away from home, but I have to say Ewha really played a big part in helping to slowly ease the visiting and exchange students into the school culture. The school compound was really beautiful, with a good mix of ancient and modern architecture for the buildings, and complimented with natural green surroundings around the Ewha Campus Complex. Throughout the course of the programme, we were assigned Professional Ewha-ians At Cultural Exchange (PEACE) buddies to accompany us and walk through this journey together with us. I have to say the PEACE buddies were really nice, and would often go out of their way to ensure that we are well taken care of. They introduced us to places that are frequent by the locals, and bring us to places known for the traditional Korean barbeque food as well as the famous ‘Bingsu’ dessert. Classes in Ewha were taught in various ways, depending on the respective professors. In this module that I took – Living World Religions in Seoul, the class went on field trips to the various religious places such as a Shaman Shrine, Buddhist Temple, Confucian Shrine, Islamic Mosque and a Christian Church. These field trips really enabled us to better understand the subject matter and to even be able to experience how practicing the religion could possibly be like. More than just having normal lessons, I attended a talk by an external speaker regarding the subject of ‘Capitalism’, which I believed was of interest to many since the lecture hall was filled entirely. Having such talks further enriched my short educational stint in Ewha, and I felt that it was beneficial to not only the Summer Programme students, but also the Ewha students. Apart from classes, there were field trips organized by the Ewha’s Office of International Affairs (OIA). These trips to places such as Kimchi World, Everland and De-Militarized Zone (DMZ) gave me a really big eye-opener, especially since it was my first exposure to Korea. To the delightful surprise of the summer programme students, this year’s trips included one to the camera-rehearsal for a SBS Inkigayo Music Show, and this is where one gets a chance to possibly see their idols live in action. The most memorable of which was that of a trip to the House of Sharing, where I got to learn so much about the largely unspoken history of Korea, and it is definitely a place that I would recommend students and people to visit. Last but not least, Korea has been well known for having fantastic scenic locations and the traditional architecture of its palaces have been well known for their beauty. All these could only be seen on the internet and television previously, but this period of time in Korea gave me the opportunity to explore on my own and visit the various places in order to see for myself how magnificent they are. Besides exploring Seoul, weekend trips to Jeju and Busan round up my Ewha and Korean experience, and I can firmly say there is no better place to spend my summer.
작성자
작성일
2019.01.07
조회수
1211
2014 Ewha ICSC: Dalila Mesta Saucedo
2014 EICSC: Dalila Mesta Saucedo, Universidad Iberoamericana Torreon, Mexico First of all, I would just like to say THANK YOU SO MUCH to the staff, teachers, peace buddys, friends and all the people at Ewha that made this summer the best summer of my life. I have always dreamed about going to Korea , but I never thought would be so soon and in one of the best universities in Korea. We started in June , when I arrived at Incheon International Airport , and with all the help that the staff provided, I was able to take the subway and get to Ewha station. It was a really hot and humid day, but anything was a problem. I went inside the university and I saw the most beautiful campus. It was so green; never in my life have I seen that much green ( I live in the desert ). I found the dorms and met my roommate, the best one, I think! I was so lucky that she was a Korean girl! We spent a lot of time together and shared a lot experiences. From the end of June to the first week of August, I studied Korean language and traditional music. My morning class was music, and that was my first time going through so many hills to my class; I almost died on the first walk to find my classroom. It was so far, but by the end of the summer, that same road seemed so short when I walked with some of my friends and made plans for that night and talked about the last day . In music class, our teacher was so nice. She always wore pretty dresses and made the class so interesting . She explained all the types of sounds and different ways to play the 가야금. We learned 4 different songs: Arirang, hwimori, 3 bears and chestnut. We had so much fun, and at the and we had a presentation and wore a hanbok, a traditional Korean dress. The reason why I chose Korean language in the afternoon class was because I did a lot of research and Ewha has an excellent language program. The teaching staff was so helpful; the first day of class, I was nervous and didn’t know what to expect because my knowledge about Korean was nonexistent (or I didn't know a lot of Korean). The teacher adjusted the material to best fit our needs and preferences, and as the days progressed, the incredible enthusiasm that they showed us made everything so interesting and fun. By the end of the summer, we knew the grammar, had endless vocabulary and could read and write basic Korean. All the lessons were centered around cultural themes and useful material that we could use every day, and I think that made us curious and want to keep learning everyday. The program really wanted students to go out and see the real Korea and practice Korean with native speakers, so we also had field trips every Friday. The first one we visited had a guide who explained the whole history of the folk village; we also went to Everland and the DMZ , made Korean traditional food like kimchi, and saw the musical performance "JUMP." Every Friday, we had different experiences; we always found new friends, new places , and new things to do. THANK YOU AGAIN for such an amazing summer experience, I think one summer wasn't enough too see all of Seoul , and this summer definitely makes me want to come back again.Maybe I come back home with less money or time to spend the rest of the summer, but I bring form korea , so much friends, greet memories, a lot of souvenirs, and so much learning about my self, I will never regret of choose Ewha, as my house of summer.
작성자
작성일
2019.01.07
조회수
1194
2014 Ewha ICSC: Julian Lee
2014 EICSC: Julian Lee, Georgetown University, USA Ewha Experience Believe it or not, this was going to be the fourth time in my life so far that I was going to visit Korea. This was no ordinary visit because I was going there not only to see some family there, but also to take part in a co-ed summer school program experience at Ewha Womans University. This institution happened to be just across the street from my grandmother’s apartment, and was the very same university that my mother studied in and graduated from. At the end of the day, though, this 2014 Ewha International Summer College session provided me a unique experience. While I devoted one of the two daily classes to improving my proficiency in Korean, I decided to ensure that the other class was one that would be unlikely to be available at my home university, or a typical American institution for that matter. So I decided to take a course on contemporary Korean culture, and to be honest, the class was quite interesting. The professor gave us a good crash course about how modern Korean culture became so unique in its own right today, and I learned a lot about K-pop musicians and Korean drama TV shows and why they became popular outside of Korea as well. Life outside the classroom is also not without some excitement as well. Despite some technical issues and a shared bathroom, I was able to make myself at home at the dormitory, which looked neat and smooth. Most of the other students who participated in this program with me came from a roughly diverse array of countries, including the US, Europe and Southeast Asia. I had a few opportunities to get together with other fellow students and engage in fun excursions deep into the streets of Seoul, including a dinner out at a tasty barbeque restaurant and a trip to the ALIVE Museum, where all the “exhibits” are fictionally exaggerated scenarios that one could literally place themselves in and capture on camera, yet deceive the human eye for laughs. And speaking of excursions, there were also some field trips that I enjoyed with other students as well, including a trip to see a wordless martial arts play at a theater, an outing to Korea’s biggest amusement park, complete with roller coasters and a safari, and a visit to the infamous demilitarized zone that separates South Korea from North Korea. I honestly found these activities to be interesting and meaningful. I would like to say that I greatly appreciate being granted a scholarship to fund my tenure at Ewha’s summer school, which gave me a unique experience that I would not find elsewhere, and that I find memorable at times. Thank you for your support, and I hope to excel in my endeavors.
작성자
작성일
2019.01.07
조회수
784
2014 Ewha ICSC: Helena Hilding
2014 EICSC: Helena Hilding, Stockholm University, Sweden I was born in South Korea thirty years ago but have spent my past 29 years in Sweden. In 2013 I decided to go back for the first time. South Korea and I got along really well. I was particularly fascinated by Seoul and the blend of the traditional, the old and the brand new. I remember visiting Ewha, strolling around campus, thinking I would like to spend some more time there. Back in Sweden, on an Internet forum for adopted Koreans, I read about something called Ewha International Co-ed Summer College. Not only did they offer Korean language classes, but also a wide range of interesting courses. There was a special scholarship aimed for overseas adopted Koreans to learn more about their country of origin. I applied, and a couple of months later I received an email welcoming me to Ewha Womans University. My boyfriend and I were both very pleased to buy flight tickets to Seoul again. Before leaving Sweden I was contacted by Ayoung, a girl who was going to be my PEACE buddy at Ewha. She seemed kind and asked me if she could help in any way, and if I had any questions about the upcoming summer semester, she was happy to answer them. We landed in Seoul in June. I knew it was going to be hot and humid, and I knew most people would be about ten years younger than me. At the day of the opening ceremony I was surprised by the big number of students and in a few hours I had already met a lot of nice people. My PEACE buddy turned out to be a really fun person and she took us to the first buddy gathering the same evening. I immediately got a good feeling about the whole program. Classes started the day after and I took Korean language class and Gender relations in Korea. The following weeks were filled with both interesting lectures and fun social activities. I learnt a lot about women’s role in Korean society and I struggled to put together sentences in Korean, not to mention pronouncing them. I had tuna kimbab for lunch almost every day and I found myself drinking iced chocolate milk again for the first time since I was ten. In the evenings I practiced holding my chopsticks the right Korean way, ordering meals with no meat and examining bars, clubs and norebangs. I made a lot of new friends and being with Korean speaking people in Seoul enabled me to understand more about Korean culture as they explained and introduced me to interesting new things. When people back home ask me what I liked the most I usually answer everything, because I had such an amazing time at Ewha. Classes, professors and students were great. Seoul was beautiful and food was delicious. I would strongly recommend everybody interested in South Korea and meeting new people to apply for the International Co-ed Summer College. The KAFE scholarship is also such an excellent opportunity for adopted Koreans to learn Korean, spend time in Seoul, and to learn more about the country where they were born.
작성자
작성일
2019.01.07
조회수
1335
첫 페이지로 이동하기
이전 페이지로 이동하기
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
다음 페이지로 이동하기
마지막 페이지로 이동하기