Yonsei University - Seoul, Korea

"It is a beautiful experience, particularly for those who are second generation and are returning to their home countries. It's such a great experience learning about where I came from, the culture, the tradition, the people, and the history behind my country. I honestly feel so lucky to be here right now and to have this opportunity learning, experiencing, and enjoying this country."

Program Registration:

Each student must apply to the exchange school to be accepted.

Web site: http://www.yonsei.ac.kr/eng/


Application:

Please review the following web site for application requirements and procedures: http://www2.yonsei.ac.kr/ysid/

Semester Dates:
Spring '07: mid-February to mid-June
Fall '07: mid-August to late December

Deadlines:

You must turn in the Study Abroad Application Packet to the Study Abroad office by these dates: October 30th for a spring semester, March 1st for summer session, and April 1st for a fall semester



Send To:

Division of International Education and Exchange
Yonsei University
134 Shinchon-dong Seodaemun-gu, Seoul 120-749

Korea

Exchange University Contact:

ysid@yonsei.ac.kr (for Incoming InternationalExchange Program Inquiries)


Course Selection:

Each student must register for courses at the exchange school and at Baylor University. You can register at Baylor by submitting an Equivalent Course Approval Form to International Student and Scholar Services in Poage Library by the deadline. The ISSS will register you for your Baylor equivalencies with an IE (international exchange) section. You must also register at the exchange school by submitting an application and following the necessary requirements according to that program.

Known for: International Relations, Business, Asian Studies

Course Offerings:

http://www2.yonsei.ac.kr/ysid/
12-18 hours recommended per semester

Credit hours/course: same as Baylor

Registration Fees:

Each student will pay all tuition costs directly to Baylor, at the same rate as if the student were on campus. In additon to this, some programs require additional fees. Please refer to this guide before paying any additional fees.


Additional Fees:

health services, student activities fee, and field trip fee

Housing Procedures:

Each student is responsible to coordinate their own housing arrangements according to the options available at the exchange university. There is an International Dorm that is operated in English.

Housing Fees:

Each student will pay housing costs according to the arrangement with the exchange school.
semester housing fee: $1800*
deposit: $200*
*prices are subject to change

Health Procedures:

Each student is REQUIRED TO COMPLETE A HEALTH AND LEGAL RELEASE BEFORE DEPARTURE(available from Program Director one week before finals). Also, each student is required to carry HTH International Health Insurance. Please see EXCHANGE 101 for more details. Each student must have proof of Medical Insurance

Legal Documents Required: Passport, Visa, Certificate of Alien Registration

Official Transcript:

EACH STUDENT MUST REQUEST FOR THEIR OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT TO BE SENT TO BAYLOR IN ORDER TO RECEIVE CREDIT FOR COURSES.

Send to:

Katie Erickson
Exchange Program and Study Abroad Advisor
Baylor University
One Bear Place #97381
Waco, TX 76798-7381

Transportation:

Each student is responsible for their own transportation, including airfare. Offers no airport pick-up. There is a shuttle van that you can take for $5 (Specific directions are located in the application packet. There are 2 airports in Seoul.

Orientation:

Each student must attend PRE-DEPARTURE orientation at Baylor, offered through the International Student and Scholar Services Office. Orientation is also required at Yonsei. It will take place before the semester begins and includes discussions on campus life, a campus tour, and introduces the international student buddy program. Yonsei also offers travel group tours and trips for international students.