The Experiment: South Korea: K-Culture & Peacebuilding
Location
- South Korea
- Seoul
Length
2 - 4 weeks
Need-based funding, General grants/scholarships
Health & Safety
Oct 11, 2023
Sep 26, 2023
35 travelers are looking at this program
About Program
Begin your journey through South Korea’s past and present in Seoul, a leading and modern global city. You will visit places of great historical importance, such as the 14th-century royal palaces of the Joseon Dynasty, then deepen your understanding of the country’s split with North Korea through an excursion to the DMZ. Hands-on peacebuilding workshops will broaden your understanding of conflict analysis and introduce skills for peace advocacy in any community. Meanwhile, you’ll also immerse yourself in South Korea’s contemporary culture, learning some new moves during a K-pop dance class in the breakdancing capital of the world.
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Diversity & Inclusion
BIPOC Support
Diverse identities and experiences are essential to intercultural exchange. We are committed to recruiting and supporting participants of the broadest socioeconomic, racial, ethnic, and geographic diversity of any high school exchange program in the world.
LGBTQIA+ Support
Diverse identities and experiences are essential to intercultural exchange. We are committed to recruiting and supporting participants of the broadest socioeconomic, racial, ethnic, and geographic diversity of any high school exchange program in the world.
Impact
Sustainability
Environmental sustainability is a key component of all programs. Participants minimize their environmental footprint by using public transit, eating local food, and participating in community service projects in collaboration with, and according to, the needs of local communities.
Ethical Impact
Social and environmental responsibility is more critical now than ever. We are committed to delivering programs that support and are respectful of the diverse communities and ecosystems that host our programs.
Our programs are developed in close consultation with local and international partners and with a critical understanding of the communities and regions we visit.
Our programs are developed in close consultation with local and international partners and with a critical understanding of the communities and regions we visit.
Program Highlights
- Develop skills for peace advocacy in any community while engaging with local activists.
- Spend the night in a Buddhist temple, where you’ll learn about religious traditions and meditation from monks.
- Stay with a Korean family and try exciting flavor combinations during mealtimes as well as learn their language.
- Participate in a bowing tradition, lotus lantern making activity, Dahdoh Tea Ceremony, and meditation.
- Eat unique Korean foods at the night market, and browse the local art and crafts.
Any High School student from any country can apply for our programs.