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Contemporary Taiwan and South Korea in Historical Context (Outgoing Program) Featured: Print  Share
  • Locations: Busan, South Korea; Kaohsiung, Taiwan; Seoul, South Korea; Tainan, Taiwan; Taipei, Taiwan
  • Program Terms: Summer
  • This program is currently not accepting applications.
Dates / Deadlines:

There are currently no active application cycles for this program.
Fact Sheet:
Fact Sheet:
Program Type: Faculty-Led Study Abroad Program Coordinator: Renee Frias
Click here for a definition of this term Language of Instruction: English Click here for a definition of this term Minimum GPA Eligibility: 2.5 GPA
Open to Non-KU students: YES Open to graduate students: YES
Click here for a definition of this term Fulfills KU Core Advanced Education Goal 4.2 - Culture and Diversity: NO
Program Description:

Funding your Study Abroad Program

KU Study Abroad can provide personalized financial aid and scholarship advising for students.  Please visit 108 Lippincott Hall or call 785-864-3742 to set up an appointment.  KU students who qualify for financial aid in the form of Stafford and/or other loans, Federal Grants, and KU or outside scholarships may apply the aid to the cost of a study abroad program.  
 
KU Study Abroad supplemental scholarships are available to KU degree seeking students. Applications are available online. The scholarship application deadline is March 1 for Summer, March 15th for Fall and Academic Year programs and October 1 for Spring, Winter Break and Spring Break programs.
 
For additional scholarship opportunities visit:  www.studyabroad.ku.edu/other-scholarship-opportunities

Application Procedures

All applicants will be required to complete several documents for each study abroad application.  Below is a list of documents that will need to be completed for an application.  
 

  • Authorization to Release Student Information
  • Financial Aid Questionnaire
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Autobiography
  • Student Conduct Verification
  • Unofficial Transcript or Advising Report
  • Verification of Minimum GPA Requirement
  • 2 Letters of Recommendation


For more detailed information about the application process, please visit our Application Process page.



Program Ratings:
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Program Reviews:
Summer 2025 Participant
The most rewarding part of the program was undoubtedly the ability to interact with my peers and instructors in guided discussions on our experiences.

Summer 2025 Participant
The element of the program I find most rewarding is learning about the perspectives of the South Korean or Taiwanese people, regarding past or present events. In the U.S., we may read and learn about their countries through certain media, but being able to speak 1-on-1 with individuals actually living and experiencing changes was a wonderful privilege. For example, we got to learn how they felt about certain government entities, political changes, and their beliefs on future events. There were a lot of answers that I found unexpected and unique.

Summer 2025 Participant
Some things I learned on this program that would be helpful to future students are: If you are also traveling around May-June, be prepared for humidity. Bring shorts and sleeveless shirts as well as an umbrella for when it rains. Also, follow the healthcare consultation pre-departure, get vaccinated, and bring medicine in case of food poisoning. Lastly, read a lot on the countries you are visiting to prepare to ask a lot of questions, especially when you visit government sites and speak with journalists - you will get a lot of valuable information from them.

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This program is currently not accepting applications.