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PyeongChang Winter Olympics 2018
In Spring 2018, you will have the unique chance to take part in Hankuk University’s study abroad program and start your semester by going to PyeongChang, South Korea, to see the 2018 Winter Olympics live! The Olympics are held from February 9 to February 25, so students starting at Hankuk University have plenty of time to enjoy the festivities of the Olympic games.
The city of PyeongChang is located on the eastern coast of Korean peninsula, around 2 hour train trip away from the capital city Seoul. With 84% of its territory comprising mountains with average elevation of 700 meters above the sea-level, it is appropriately called the Alps of Korea.
Find more about the Winter Olympics program from the official website.
Studying in Seoul
After the Olympics its time to move to the capital of South Korea, Seoul for your study abroad semester.
Seoul is one of Asia’s most modern and developed cities. It is considered the flagship city of the Asian Tigers, the miracles of Asian economic development.
In Seoul,cutting-edge technology meets ancient traditions: it is home both to the technology giants Samsung and LG as well as several UNESCO world heritage sites.
It has also been voted asone of the top 10 student cities in the world, gettingpraise for its diversity of activities and opportunities while scoring points for its safety and convenience as well.
Hankuk University of Foreign Studies – The Nr. 1 International Universityin Korea
Hankuk University of Foreign Studies is well known for its top notch curriculum in international studies and globalization, and teaches as many as 40+ languages. Many of the movers and shakers in South Korean business and politics have graduated from the university.
It’s therefore no surprise that the university is a highly popular for completing a study abroad semester or even a full degree. It has the highest ratio of international students in Korea.
Exchange students have voted Hankuk University’s exchange program as the best in Korea, and the university takes great care in offering its international students the best study abroad experience possible. Every year, we help 100+ students from all over the world to study abroad at Hankuk University, and many of them opt for two semesters straight away.
You have the chance to join them next spring. Just submit your application by October 31st at the latest. You can apply quickly and easily on our website and will get a confirmation already within a week.
