ABOUT SISP
SISP Overview
Program Period: June 26th ~ July 24th
Application Period: Nov 11th ~ May 23rd
Early-bird Registration: Nov 11th ~ Jan 24th
The Sogang International Summer Program (SISP) is a 4-week program for students who wish to broaden their academic experience.
It is also a great opportunity to explore Korea and engage in cultural exchanges with students and faculty members from around the world. By joining our program, students may combine intensive classwork with exciting field trips and various extracurricular activities alongside Sogang University students. Students can also take advantage of their stay in Sinchon, the lively college town in the center of Seoul, where Sogang University is located!
SISP Benefits
Intensive Academic Course andKorean Language Courses
SISP offers an opportunity for students from all over the world to broaden their perspectives. This Program covers various aspects of contemporary Korean society and culture to supplement students’ diverse academic interests. Along with academic courses, the Sogang Korean Language Education Center (KLEC) provides top-notch Korean language courses which are renowned worldwide for their excellence.
Field Trips and ExtracurricularActivities
Students are invited to participate in field trips each Friday. Visits will include heritage sites and landmarks like the Hanok Village, Namsan Tower in Seoul, the Demilitarized Zone(DMZ), the historic city of Jeonju, and royal palaces throughout the city. Students will experience Korean society and culture through hand-on activities with Sogang buddies. They will experience a Nanta Performance(Korea’s best nonverbal musical), Calligraphy, Taekwondo, K-pop, will make Kimchi, and much more
Sinchon, Korea’s Culture Epicenterfor Young Adults
The Sinchon area, where Sogang University is located, is well acknowledged as a “College Town”. This is because of the most renowned unoversities in Korea, namely Sogang, Yonsi, Ewha, and Hongik are all located nearby. Naturally, the streets of Sinchon are a cultural hub for the young and vibrant from all around Seoul to get together.
Personal Care and the WarmestHospitality
Sogang offers personal care and support for our international students in order to make their stay in Korea as pleasant and memorable as possible. The buddy program in Particular, helps students adapt to the new culture and surroundings.