Kwandong University Exchange Student Program, Spring 2014

Application Deadline : December 6, 2013 Program Period : March 3, 2014 ~ June 13, 2014

[ Required Documents ]
1. KDU Application Forms: (Attached in PDF) a. Exchange Student Application for Admission b. Designated Certificate of Health c. Statement Of Purpose 2. One Letter of recommendation from faculty or staff of the applicant's home university. 3. One original copy of the applicant's Certificate of Enrollment 4. One original copy of the applicant's university transcript (Transcripts or an accompanying document should show the student's GPA. Transcripts in other languages must be accompanied by a Korean or English translation) 5. One photocopy of the applicant's passport information page (Please check your Passport expiration date. Your passport must remain valid for the duration of your stay in Korea.) 6. Five Recent Photographs : 3.5cm by 4.5cm (Home produced photographs are not accepted. The background of the photo must be white and your ears must appear with your face in the photo.) [ Notice ] 1. Documents which are not in English(or Korean) should be translated and notarized in English(or Korean). 2. Before you mail out the above documents to us, please us a scanner to send us the above documents in jpg file (including photo) to the Email address below: E-mail address : irc@kd.ac.kr or kduirei@gmail.com 3. Mail required documents must meet its deadline by December 6, 2013. [Mailing Address] International Relations & Education Center Kwandong University 24 Beomil-ro, 579 Beon-gil, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do, South Korea 210-701 Tel: +82-33-649-7971, 7085, Fax: +82-33-649-7976 E-mail: irc@kd.ac.kr kduirei@gmail.com - 1 -

[ Admission Schedule for Spring 2014 ]

*Schedules are subject to change

Applying for Spring Semester, 2014

Schedule

Applying for Fall Semester, 2014

By December 6, 2013

Application Deadline

July

December

Document screening

July

January

Acceptance Announcement Mailing the 'Certificate of Admission'

July-August

January-February

Apply for student visa at your local Korean embassy or consulate with the 'Certificate of Admission'

July-August

February

Send us your flight information by email

August

March. 2, 2014

Arrival, Residence Hall Check-in

August

March 3, 2014

Orientation &Placement Test, Tuition Fee, Starting of Fall Semester

August-September

June 13, 2014

Ending of Fall Semester Residence Hall Check-out

December 2014

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[ Residence Hall ] http://dorm.kd.ac.kr/

Room Type Single Room for 4 (Air conditioned) Upon arrival in Korean Won (Waived for exchange students from Oberin University) Bed, Desk, Closet, Shower Room, Rest Room There is a 24hr computer center with internet service in the residence hall. Internet Service (To use internet in your room, you must personally apply for the service on your own.) Serves Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner for residents. 24hr.-kitchen available with microwave oven, water, vending machine. No gas range. Laundry rooms and laundry equipment are for the exclusive use of residents. * Washers : Free * Dryers are coin operated (500woncoin) TV Lounge available

Method of Payment

Furnishings in the room

Cafeteria

Kitchen facilities

Laundry Rooms

TV Lounge

Study Room

24hr. Study Room available for residents

Curfew

10:50pm ~ 05:00am

* Notice : Residence Hall during vacation break

All Residence halls close during summer and winter vacation breaks. The cost for living in the residence halls during these periods is not included in your room fee. Therefore there is an additional fee of 7,000won per day to stay during these dates and a sign-up form is needed to be submitted for each time period a student will be staying. Please stop by at the International Relations and Education Center to sign up for residence hall during vacation periods approximately 3weeks prior to the break. 1. Summer vacation: Starting June. 16, 2014 ~ Ending Aug. 29, 2014 (*Schedules are subject to change) 2. Meals are not served during scheduled break. **** Fees are subject to change without notice

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[ Estimated Expenses ]
***Costs may slightly change without notice Tuition and Fees for One Semester (As of spring 2013 )

Tuition

1,200,000 won

Tuition waived

-Three meals per day is included in the fee. Residence Hall Fee 1,072,000 won -All exchange students are required to stay on campus for the first semester. -Fees during vacation time is not included. One Blanket One Under sheet One Pillow 5,000 won -

- A 2,000 won room key deposit is required of all students prior to moving into the residence hall. - Key deposit money will not be included in your Key Deposit 2,000 won bills. The deposit is made on the day you receive your room keys for check-in at the residence hall and will be returned to you on the day of check-out after returning the keys.

Insurance Fees (6months)

150,000 won

-1 year \200,000

Textbooks

50,000 won

Korean Culture Experience

250,000 won~

Immigration Registration Fee

10,500 won

Total

1,489,500 won

Kwandong University requires full payment of fees at the time of payment on the first week of each semester. Bills for payment will be handed to the student on the orientation day after the placement test. Payment is made in Korean won at the bank and credit card is not accepted. Registration will be canceled for students who fail to pay their fees on time unless arrangements are made with the International Relations Office. Tuition rates and fees may be revised during the year. - 4 -

Kwandong University Exchange Student Application

Korean Language Courses Offered in 2014

1. (Korean as a Foreign language) a. Hrs of Class per week: 4 b. Credits:2 c. Course Description: This course is for the students who already have the experience of studying Korean and gained the Lower-Intermediate Level of proficiency in Korean. During studying of this course the students are supposed to extend their knowledge about Korea and the Korean language through learning materials for Intermediate Level. d. Text book (Korean and English name) 4/Yonsei Korean 4 2. (lntroduction to the Korean Thoughts) a. Hrs of Class per week: 2 b. Credits: 2 c. Course Description: The course is dedicated to the understanding of contemporary Korean Society through studying about such aspects of Korean life as city life, leisure time, time management in Korea, etc. d. Text book (Korean and English name) 4/Yonsei Korean 4 3. (Korean Culture & Language) a. Hrs of Class per week: 2 b. Credits: 2 c. Course Description: The students who decide to study this course will find out about many aspects of Korean traditional and modern culture through the Korean language. d. Text book (Korean and English name) 4/Yonsei Korean 4 4. TOPIK a. Hrs of Class per week: 4 b. Credits: 2 c. Course Description: This course is supposed to deepen the level of proficiency in Korean to pass the TOPIK exam successfully. During studying of this course the students will find out the most common mistakes made during the exam and will learn the grammar rules and vocabulary required for the Intermediate Level 3 and 4 d. Text book (Korean and English name) /Most common aspects of the Korean Language for TOPIK Exam 5. (Understanding of Korean Traditional Culture) a. Hrs of Class per week: 2 b. Credits:2 c. Course Description: This course allows the students to strengthen their knowledge about Korean Culture through learning the facts about the Korean history, aspects of Korean Life, traditions and customs of the Korean nation. d. Text book (Korean and English name) - 5 -

Kwandong University Exchange Student Application

6. (Scientific Understanding of Korean Language) a. Hrs of Class per week: 2 b. Credits: 2 c. Course Description: The course is intended for the students who want to deepen their knowledge of Korean though reading scientific articles in Korean. d. Text book (Korean and English name) - Easy Learing Korean Conversation 7. (Understanding of Korean Society) a. Hrs of Class per week: 2 b. Credits: 2 c. Course Description .Through studying of this course students can learn to do listening tasks using authentic materials on practical topics, apply the knowledge of Korean to real-life situations through task-based learning and improve their listening comprehension up to the higher-intermediate level. d. Text book (Korean and English name) /Korean Listening Skills - Intermediate 8. (Korean Language & Thoughts) a. Hrs of Class per week: 2 b. Credits: 2 c. Course Description: Through studying of this course the students will improve their Korean writing skills by studying the aspects of correct Korean writing intended for various spheres of life. d. Text book (Korean and English name) / Writing In Korean Intermediate 9. (Readings in Korean) a. Hrs of Class per week: 2 b. Credits: 2 c. Course Description: The course is supposed to increase the students reading skill by studying authentic Korean materials about various aspects of the Korean life. d. Text book (Korean and English name) 4 Yonsei Korean Reading 4 10. (Understanding of Korean Popular Culture) a. Hrs of Class per week: 2 b. Credits: 2 c. Course Description: This will help students to grasp Korean youth culture and Korean identity and the values and images depicted in modern Korea. This course explores the portrayal of Korean popular culture from the Korean war to the present day. This course will also help students to understand the current Korean popular culture represented by TV dramas, Korean films, internet and pop songs. In addition to these goals, this course will also touch on contemporary issues of Korea such as the reunification of North and South Koreas, minorities in Korea, the role of women and human rights.

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Kwandong University Exchange Student Application

[Transportation]
*Schedules are subject to change Name of the Airport Pick-up service from airport to campus Distance between airport and campus Incheon International Airport Yes Approx. 4hrs by express bus University School Bus or Public Transportation 1. Suggested Date of Arrival at the airport: a. Sunday, March. 3, 2014 (12pm ~3pm) Method of Transportation 2. Sending flight schedule to kduirei@gmail.com or irc@kd.ac.kr a. Required Information : Flight number, arrival date and time b. by 2-3weeks before the above "Suggested Date of Arrival" 3. KDU staffs will be waiting to assist you at the Incheon International Airport. If you are unable to find the KDU Staff, please contact 033)649-7985 or 010-9046-2919 at your nearest telephone booth.

[For Inquires and Contact]

Please forward any questions regarding your application to the International Relations & Education Center. Name of University Name of Office Address Contact Person Tel. / Fax E-mail Homepage Kwandong University(KDU) International Relations & Education Center(IREC) International Relations & Education Center, Kwandong University, 24 Beomil-ro, 579 Beon-gil, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do, South Korea 210-701 Mr. Jung-won Suh, Exchange Student Program Coordinator +82-33-649-7971 / +82-33-649-7976 or irc@kd.ac.kr

kduirei@gmail.com

http://www.kd.ac.kr/htm/main/main.jsp

International Relations & Education Center, Kwandong University, 24 Beomil-ro 579 Beon-gil, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do, South Korea 210-701 Tel: +82-33-649-7971, 7085 Fax: +82-33-649-7976 E-mail: irc@kd.ac.kr, kduirei@gmail.com

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Kwandong University Exchange Student Application

[Form 1]
Kwandong University
Exchange Student Application for Admission (Spring 2014)
Send Applications to : Kwandong University, International Relations & Education Center 24 Beomil-ro 579 Beon-gil, Gangneung-si, Gangwvon-do, South Korea 210-701 Tel: +82-33-649-7971, 7085 Fax: +82-33-649-7976 E-mail: irc@kd.ac.kr, kduirei@gmail.com Please write legibly. Do not use cursive writing.

Your recent photograph here. 4x3cm (Within 6months) Application without photos are not accepted. No Staples

1. Personal Information
Last Name(Family Name) / First Name / Middle Name

Applicant Name
Year/ Month/ Day

Date of Birth E-mail Address

Gender

Female

Male

Marital Status Nationality

Single Married

All correspondence regarding your application will be by e-mail.

Address

Contact Number

Passport No. Name in full : Emergency Contact Address : Phone: E-mail Address 2. Academic Information Home University Department Semester of Intended Admission Spring Year ( Fall Year ( ) ) Current Status Major Intended Length of Enrollment One semester (6months) Two Semesters (1 year) 1st year 2nd year 3rd year 4th year Graduate School Relationship to you:

[Notice] Depending on your Korean language ability, exchange students are allowed to take the undergraduate courses up to 18 credits per semester. (Please note that all classes are held in Korean.) Normally exchange students at KUD take a combination of Korean Language Courses of 14-16credits and regular undergraduate courses of 2-4credits during one semester. A maximum of 18 credits per semester can be earned. - 8 -

Kwandong University Exchange Student Application

3. Language Proficiency Language Korea English Others ( 4. Residence All exchange students are required to live in residence halls on campus. Meals, Water and electricity fees are included in rent. Additional fees are required to stay during vacation breaks. Meals are not served during vacation breaks. *Summer vacation : June ~ August, Winter vacation : December~February Briefly describe your character Do you live with any physical, mental or learning disabilities? If yes, please provide details ( 5. Insurance Policy It is mandatory that all exchange students at KDU obtain the Exchange Student Insurance. Exchange Student Insurance will be purchased from an insurance provider designated by KDU and will be billed by semester on the student's bill. You will be automatically applied to the insurance plan as soon as you arrive here at KDU. If your university requires you to purchase a traveler's accident insurance instead of our Exchange Student Insurance prior to your arrival to Korea, we kindly ask you to submit a copy of the insurance certificate(Eng. Version) upon your arrival. I agree to be applied to the Exchange Student Insurance at KDU. I am required to purchase the traveler's accident insurance prior to my arrival to Korea according to the policy of my home university. Related documents for verification of my insurance will be provided on my arrival. (Please provide us the contact number/e-mail of your home university officer for verification) University contact number : __________________________________ E-mail __________________________________ Yes / No ) ) Excellent Good Fair Poor Relative Test Score Name of Test: Name of Test: Name of Test: Score: Score: Score:

I declare that the information contained in this application is complete, accurate and true. I understand that any untrue or misleading information may result in my disqualification from further consideration for admission and will be cause for the rescinding of any offer of admission, or for discipline, dismissal, or revocation of degree if discovered at a later date. Date : Year Month Day

Signature
International Relations & Education Center, Kwandong University, 24 Beomil-ro 579 Beon-gil, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do, South Korea 210-701 Tel: +82-33-649-7971, 7085 Fax: +82-33-649-7976 E-mail: irc@kd.ac.kr, kduirei@gmail.com

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Kwandong University Exchange Student Application

To be completed by the physician:

[Form 2]

CERTIFICATE OF HEALTH

1. To be completed within 6months prior to planned arrival in Korea. 2. To be filled out in either English or Korean only. [Name of Applicant]
Given name Last name

[Sex]

[Date of Birth]
Month / Day / Year

[Age]

[Present Address] Telephone [Height] cm [Weight] kg [Conversational Hearing] Right [Chest X-ray Examination] Date of Examination: Month: Normal( ) Abnormal ( Day: ) Year: With glasses or contact lenses Left Left_______________ Right_______________ Findings E-mail [Vision] Without glasses or contact lenses Left_______________ Right_______________

[Allergy Information] Drug Allergies: Other Allergies:

[History of Illness]

Check "Present" "Past" or "N/A"for all that apply. Present Past N/A Remarks

Asthma Cardiac Disease ( Cerebral Disease ( Diabetes Epilepsy Kidney Disease ( Neuro Disease ( Mental Illness ( Tuberculosis Chicken-Pox Measles Rubella Mumps Other Communicable Disease Other Disease - next page - 10 ) ) ) ) )

Kwandong University Exchange Student Application

Does the applicant live with any physical or learning disabilities? If yes, please provide details.

Is the applicant registered with or known to live with any form of mental illness. Yes ( If yes, please provide details : ) No ( )

[Comprehensive Diagnosis] Is the general state of the applicant's health good enough for his/her to pursue the course of study contemplated in Korea? Yes ( ) No ( ) If not, please provide details :

[Other Remarks]

Date of Examination :

Year

Month

Day

Name of Physician (Type or Print)

Signature of Physician :

Contact Number :

Name and Address of Medical Facility :

International Relations & Education Center, Kwandong University, 24 Beomil-ro 579 Beon-gil, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do, South Korea 210-701 Tel: +82-33-649-7971, 7085 Fax: +82-33-649-7976 E-mail: irc@kd.ac.kr, kduirei@gmail.com

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Kwandong University Exchange Student Application

[Form 3] Statement of Purpose

Name :
Last (Family Name) Given name

Home University :

Dept./Major :

Please express your will and enthusiasm for study. (Accepted in Korean or English)

Date :

Year

Month

Day

Signature :

International Relations & Education Center, Kwandong University, 24 Beomil-ro 579 Beon-gil, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do, South Korea 210-701 Tel: +82-33-649-7971, 7085 Fax: +82-33-649-7976 E-mail: irc@kd.ac.kr, kduirei@gmail.com

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Kwandong University Exchange Student Application

International Relations & Education Center, Kwandong University, 24 Beomil-ro 579 Beon-gil, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do, South Korea 210-701 Tel: +82-33-649-7971, 7085 Fax: +82-33-649-7976 E-mail: irc@kd.ac.kr, kduirei@gmail.com

http://www.kd.ac.kr/htm/main/main.jsp

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