CIEE Gap Year in Seoul, South Korea – Korean Language & Culture
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CIEE Gap Year in Seoul, South Korea – Korean Language & Culture
- South Korea
- Seoul
About Program
Immerse yourself in the language and culture of Korea, improving your fluency while exploring Seoul.
Spend a semester abroad improving your Korean fluency. Connect with local culture through your welcoming host family, taking 20 hours per week of language classes, and learning the customs of Korean life.
Outside of the classroom, explore Seoul’s energetic streets and historic sites. Wander through the palaces of Gyeongbokgung, savor street food at bustling markets like Gwangjang, and witness a cityscape dotted with ancient temples set aglow by neon lights. After your semester abroad, you’ll return home with life-changing experiences and newfound friendships, ready to succeed in college and beyond.
All CIEE Gap Year Abroad programs offer the option to take college-level coursework online at a discounted rate through Arizona State University (ASU). Visit our College Credit page to learn more.
Program Highlights
- Benefit from CIEE's global support and cultural expertise, while exploring the world at your own pace.
- Develop foundational skills in intercultural learning for a better understanding of the world and skills for the global workforce.
- Take 15-20 hours per week of Korean language classes designed to improve real-world skills.
- Escape the city limits on possible excursions to places like scenic Nami Island, home to beautiful gardens and idyllic villages, and the DMZ along the 38th Parallel for a glimpse into Korea’s complicated political past and present.
- Whether from the classroom or while exploring the diverse beauty of the city, Seoul invites you to deepen your language skills and grow within one of Asia’s most notable destinations.
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