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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
My favorite parts of this program were visiting museums and temples. For both South Korea and Taiwan, we got to read about the political and cultural events that took place in the past, but these locations showed us physical evidence and valuable information from those countries' perspectives. The temples also showed us the importance of religion for the people of South Korea and Taiwan, especially in areas such as good health, a happy family, and a successful future. Additionally, I love how we got to fully immerse ourselves into the South Korean and Taiwanese culture. For example, in South Korea, we got to try their traditional clothing called Hanbok, drink ginseng tea, and eat family-style food, which includes a ton of side dishes. And in Taiwan, we got to experience Chinese opera, lantern traditions, and their famous dumplings, bubble tea, and beef noodles. And for both countries, we got to experience their busy metro systems, which people use for work and school.

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.

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This program is currently not accepting applications.