Internship opportunity for international students in Korea: Dae Myung Resort

Dae Myung Resort is accepting applications for “Dae Myung Resort Marketing Idea Challenger 2.” Idea Challengers receive expense coverage, free accommodation voucher, Ocean World tickets, gift certificates, etc. Excellent Idea Challengers will be offered employment at Dae Myung Resort. They are recruiting Korean and international university students.

Deadline is March 19, 2012.

Call 02-2222-7286 for more information.

Watch a video of Dokdo 24/7

Bukyong University is offering video service, Dokdo real-time video broadcasting service, in Busan.

The video is filmed by KBS using a panorama camera installed 100m above sea level. The camera has remote control for 360 degree view, and 55inch LED screen displays the video.

http://www.seoul.co.kr/news/newsView.php?id=20120229018025

Scholarship opportunity for international students in Gangwon-do

Scholarship opportunity for international students in Gangwon-do

Diakonia Scholarship Committee is accepting applications for Diakonia scholars.

International students in Gangwon-do can apply.

Selected university students are awarded 2 million won scholarship.

Submit application form with photo, introduction letter, recommendation letter, transcript, etc to Chuncheon Dongbu Church office or email at simjhun2005@hanmail.net.

Deadline is March 9, and scholars will be announced in mid-March.

Contact 033-252-5958 visit www.chdongbu.or.kr for questions.

International students smoked what?

International students smoked what?

An international student attending Korea University smoked what he thought marijuana with two other international students at dormitory, but he convulsed and lost consciousness. He was sent to ER, and police was called. It was confirmed that they did not smoke marijuana, but closer examination is on to find out if they took some new drugs.

http://news.donga.com/3/all/20120227/44375440/1

Internationalizing universities in Busan

Pukyong National University and Busan Honorary Consuls are striving for internationalizing universities in Busan.

They announced co-development declaration on this 27^th.

They will cooperate that Busan be international education and industrial city and internationalize universities in Busan.

They will promote international student and internship programs.

http://www.nspna.com/news/?mode=view&newsid=44138

Scholarship awarded to 26 international students

Friendship Foundation for Education & Culture founded by Buyoung Corp awarded scholarships to 26 international students from 6 Asian countries.

http://news.mk.co.kr/newsRead.php?year=2012&no=131342

Stereotypes in Korean textbooks about international students

Stereotypes in Korean textbooks about international students

Multicultural Human Rights Education Center analyzed elementary school textbooks in Korea. International students are depicted as Caucasians in most illustrations, but 92.4% of international students are from Asia (98,825 out of 106,961 students).

To see other statistics about stereotypes about multicultural family, check this article http://www.ohmynews.com/NWS_Web/view/at_pg.aspx?CNTN_CD=A0001702794.

Do international students get too much scholarship from Korean universities?

Got scholarship from a Korean university?

Top private universities in Korea offer up to 80% tuition scholarship.

Korean students are demonstrating for “Half Tuition,” but private universities have frozen the tuition. Despite tuition freeze for Korean students, they are offering lump-sum scholarship to attract international students. Universities with more international students receive higher scores on International Indicator, and government offers more funding for those with higher International Indicator scores. MEST introduced accreditation system for attracting and managing international students last December, but not all universities are detected. 


Check this article (in Korean) for more information http://www.mt.co.kr/view/mtview.php?type=1&no=2012022111253157665&outlink=1.

Have international students in Korea got a place at a dorm?

Have you got a place at a dorm?

Acceptance rate of international students to dormitories in universities in Korea is 38.2% (www.mest.go.kr). Many international students are having difficulties getting into dorms or searching for housing. Expensive key money system is a huge trouble for not a few students (http://internationalstudentsinkorea.blogspot.com/2012/02/international-students-koreas-junsei.html).

However, Korean students are struggling even more to get a spot at dorms. Only 9.5% of students of universities in Seoul are guaranteed dormitory housing according to this article [대학모럴해저드⑮]외국유학생에 '기숙사 안방'내줘…지방학생'뒷전.

Chinese international student from Hanbat University hired by a conglomerate

한밭대 졸업 중국 유학생, 대기업 취업문 뚫었다 

International student from China, Mr. Chuu, is employed by a conglomerate in Korea, LG Fashion in Shanghai.  Mr. Chuu participated in International Internship Program conducted by Hanbat University Language Education Center and was offered his position.

Daejeon City appointed him as an Honor Foreigner last year.

International Students from Mokpo University experience Hanok

40 international students in Mokpo University visited Jeonju Hanok Village for culture tour on February 22.
http://www.kwangju.co.kr/read.php3?aid=1330009200461244096

30 Accredited Universities in Korea

30 universities received accreditation from Korea University Accreditation Institute and Ministry of Education, Science and Technology.

There were six categories, 17 sections, and 54 standards: Mission and development plan, members of university, education, facility, finance and management, and community service.

MEST and Korea University Accreditation Institute offer both recognition and accreditation.

The accredited universities are:

Gangnam University

Gyeongsang National University

Kyungil University

Kyung Hee University

Kunsan University

Kkottongnae University

Duksung Women’s University

Dongguk University

Dongseo University

Seoul National University

Sung Kyun Kwan University

Ulsan University

Inje University

Inchon University

Inha University

Chonnam National University

Chonbuk University

Cheju University

Chosun University

Chung Ang University

Chungnam University

Pohang University of Science and Technology

Korea University of Technology & Education

Handong University

Hallym University

Hanseo University

Hanshin University

Hanyang University Seoul Campus

Hanyang University ERICA Campus

Howon University

Married immigrants "We are public officers!"

Married immigrants, “We are public officers!”

Seoul Sungdong-gu appointed two married immigrants as contract workers for providing information, translation and advising for foreigners.

For more career information, visit:

www.mcfamily.or.kr

www.migrantok.org

www.liveinkorea.kr

www.seoulok.kr

International student from Indonesia appointed as a professor

http://www.kwnews.co.kr/nview.asp?s=501&aid=212022000061

An international student from Indonesia is elected as a professor at his home country.

International Students: Korea’s Junsei price?!

International students have difficulties paying Korea's unique Junsei system.
http://news.donga.com/3/all/20120220/44171253/1

Universities with excellence in retaining and managing international students

10 universities are honored with excellence in retaining and managing international students by Ministry of Education, Science and Technology.


Hanyang University
Yonsei University
Ewha Woman's University
Sogang University
Seoul National University
Kyung Hee University
Korea University
Dongyang Mirae University
Inha Technical College

Ewha Woman’s University has built the second international dormitory for international students.

이화여대, 외국인 유학생 위한 제2국제기숙사 완공

The capacity is 149 people (75 rooms), and it has kitchen, laundry room, cafeteria, lounge and more. Each room has a digital lock, auto censor door light, etc.

Native English speaker teacher Ms. Claire Mills is “Yugigyeon (stray dogs) Angel.”

http://live.joinsmsn.com/news/article/article.asp?total_id=7353716&ctg=1700&tm=n_life

Free Korean Food Lecture for Foreigners

한호전 재학생들 ‘외국인을 위한 한식 무료 특강’

Students of Korea Hotel & Tourism Technical College offered “Free Korean Food Lecture for Foreigners.” 20 international students from Hanyang International Language Institute participated.

http://www.hkbs.co.kr/hkbs/news.php?mid=1&treec=220&r=view&uid=223733

Hospitals with translation/interpretation service available in Secho-gu

서초구 외국어 가능 의료기관

Hospitals with translation/interpretation service available in Secho-gu

(English, Japanese, Russian, Portuguese, Chinese, Spanish, German, French)

Semyung University has the first international student valedictorian!

세명대, 외국인 수석졸업자 탄생

An international student, architectural Engineering major Mr. Wangnyeong (25, China), graduated Semyung University in Chungbook Jecheon summa cum laude.

He is from Taian City, Changdong Province and enrolled in March, 2008, and he graduated with 4.16/4.5 GPA. He is the first international students to graduate summa cum laude since Semyung University accepted international students seven years ago.

한국어능력시험, TOPIK (Test of Proficiency in Korean)

TOPIK (Test of Proficiency in Korean) measures Korean language proficiency for those who are learning Korean as a foreign language. The test results are used for applying for Korean universities and employment. National Institute for International Education offers additional scholarship for Korean Government Scholarship recipients who passed TOPIK with Level 5 or 6.

The test is conducted four times annually in Korea and twice internationally in January, April, July, and September. There are three types of tests (beginner, intermediate, advanced), and levels range from 1 to 6. TOPIK consists of four areas: vocabulary/grammar, writing, listening, and reading. Maximum possible score for each area is 100, total score 400. There are multiple choice questions, complete sentence/paragraph, writing sentence/paragraph, and short essay writing.

You can register to take TOPIK online if you are in Korea, and you can visit affiliate association or send your application by mail if you are outside of Korea.

VISIT TOPIK website and find your language.

http://www.topik.go.kr/jsp/hp/sub/subLocation.do?MENU_SEQ=2010104&UP_MENU_SEQ=20101

Good luck with TOPIK!

서울 지하철 노선도 Seoul Metro Line Map

http://www.seoulmetro.co.kr/station/eng/linemap.action

NIIED Korean Global Scholarship Program

교육과학기술부 국립국제교육원에서 2012 정부초청 외국인 대학원 장학생을 선발중입니다.

National Institute for International Education is accepting applications for 2012 Korean Government Scholarship Program!

Program overview from NIIED:

The Korean Government Scholarship Program is designed to provide higher education in Korea for international students, with the aim of promoting international exchange in education, as well as mutual friendship amongst the participating countries.

NIIED is accepting applications for 345 international Korean Government Scholars. There are 51 eligible universities for Master’s and Doctoral programs. Applications are accepted at Korean embassies or designated universities (you may submit only one application via one institution).

Scholarship recipients must take one year of Korean Language course and pass at least Level 3 of TOPIK. Those who passed TOPIK Level 5 or 6 are exempted.

Scholarship period is from September 1^st, 2012 to August 31, 2015 for Master’s programs (one year Korean language course and two years of Master’s program) and to August 31, 2016 for Doctoral programs (one year of Korean language course and three years of Doctoral program).  The scholarship covers round-trip airfare, monthly allowance, research allowance, settlement fee, medical insurance, and full tuition (including tuition for Korean language course).  There is special funding for proficiency in Korean Language also (TOPIK Level 5 or 6).

You need to submit one original document and three copies of personal data, self-introduction, study plan, letter of recommendation, transcript, etc in Korean or English (translated).

Click "Inbound" and then "Korean Government Scholarship Program" at http://www.gks.go.kr/ for more information.

Deadline is March 31, 2012, so hurry to apply!