Study
The Experiment: South Korea: K-Culture & Peacebuilding
The Experiment: South Korea: K-Culture & Peacebuilding
Location
- South Korea
- Seoul
Term
Summer
Subject Areas
Asian Studies
East Asian Studies
Human Rights
Peace Studies
Need-based funding, General grants/scholarships
Health & Safety
Oct 22, 2025
Jan 14, 2026
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About Program
Explore South Korea’s dynamic blend of modern innovation and ancient tradition while delving into themes of peace and conflict resolution. In Seoul, visit royal palaces, tour the DMZ, and take part in hands-on workshops on peacebuilding and human rights. Experience contemporary culture through a K-pop dance class, basic Korean lessons, and youth exchanges on reunification and daily life. During a homestay, share meals with your host family and complete a community service project with local students. Conclude your journey with an overnight temple stay, guided meditation with Buddhist monks, and final reflections in Seoul.
Program Highlights
- Explore South Korea’s dynamic capital, Seoul, from 14th-century royal palaces to modern K-culture landmarks.
- Participate in peacebuilding and human rights workshops, developing advocacy and conflict resolution skills.
- Experience South Korea’s pop culture through immersive activities like a K-pop dance class in the breakdancing capital of the world.
- Learn about Buddhist traditions during an overnight temple stay, which includes guided meditation and discussions with monks.
- Collaborate with Korean students on a community service project and earn a certificate recognizing your service hours.
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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.
