Daewoong Foundation is accepting applications for 2012 International Student Scholars.

1. Qualifications

-International student attending universities and graduate schools in Korea (no language school)

-No restriction on nationality

2. Scholarship -2,000,000 Won -Daewoong career program  -Scholars with good record on career program will be offered employment 3. Selection -Fluency in Korean (TOPIK Level 4 or higher) -Active and interpersonal -No restriction on major 4. Process -Application (~April 15) -1st Round Announcement April 30 -Interview May 12 -Final Announcement May 18 5. Application -Application (download Daewoong Foundation form) -Recommendation (download Daewoong Foundation form) -Proof of Attendance, Official Transcript (school) -A copy of Alien Registration Card, a copy of bank account (under applicant’s name) Contact your school or Daewoong Foundation or more information. 6. Deadline April 15 18:00 7. Apply to - 2100009@daewoong.co.kr - Title the email "대웅재단 외국인유학생 장학지원금+이름" 8. Questions - 2100009@daewoong.co.kr  - Facebook http://www.facebook.com/groups/307804081095/ 1. 지원자격      가. 한국내 대학 및 대학원에 재학중인 외국인유학생(어학 연수생 제외)     나. 국적 제한 없음 2. 선발 시 혜택     가. 장학지원금 지급 : 2,000,000원     나. 대웅그룹 직장체험 프로그램에 참여(졸업 후 한국 내 취업 시 잘 적응할 수 있도록 기회를 부여)     다. 졸업 후 직장체험 우수자 채용기회 부여 3. 선발기준     가. 한국어로 의사소통이 가능한자(한국어능력시험 4급 이상)     나. 활발하고, 대인관계가 원만한 자     다. 전공제한 없음 4. 선발절차     가. 서류접수(~4.15)     나. 서류전형 발표(4.30)     다. 면접 진행(5.12)     라. 최종 선발 발표(5.18) 5. 제출서류     가. 지원서(재단 소정양식)     나. 추천서(재단 소정양식, 담당교수 혹은 학과선생님 추천)     다. 재학증명서, 성적표(학교 소정양식)     라. 외국인등록증 사본, 통장사본(본인 명의) 6. 접수마감 : 2012.4.15 18:00 7. 접수방법 : 2100009@daewoong.co.kr 이메일 접수(학생이 직접 이메일로 접수하면 됨)     가. 지원시 제목은 반드시 "대웅재단 외국인유학생 장학지원금+이름" 으로 작성     나. 우편접수 불가 8. 문의처 : 2100009@daewoong.co.kr / 페이스북 "DW-GSP" 에서 수시 문의 가능(가입-승인-이용가능) http://www.facebook.com/groups/307804081095/

Yonsei International Affairs Review is looking for a Yonsei student writer/editor

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KNU Global Plaza

Kyungpook National University is opening KNU Global Plaza.  The top floor will have sky lounge.

The first floor exhibits corporations that students intern at. There will be more than 35 booths exhibiting research results and corporations working with students.

Art and Design professors will exhibit their works starting on 26. Two tour buses will run from 1pm to 4pm every 30 minutes touring KNU campus.

International Relations Department will open International Students Booth from March 26 to 28. There will be brochures of 282 universities from 40 countries and each nation’s promotion items, and international students from 51 countries will also participate.

http://news.naver.com/main/read.nhn?mode=LSD&mid=sec&sid1=102&oid=003&aid=0004392719 

International Students Return with Hatred for Korea

 

International student in Korea from Philippines, Eva Wang (28), is working to protect the rights of Asian international students in Korea. Ms. Wang is running ASEAN Youth consisting of more than 20 international students.

According to a survey by KISAA, international students have the most trouble with expenses, housing, medical insurance, academics, etc.

Ms. Wang comments “I feel sorry that many Asian students return hating Korea due to difficulties, discrimination, and small job market.

http://www.sisapress.com/news/articleView.html?idxno=57346

Pai Chai University Global Lounge

Global Lounge at Pai Chai University is attracting many international students.

International and Korean students can utilize international broadcasts, newspapers, and magazines and socialize. Also there is a counselor’s office for academic, VISA, life, and cultural issues.

950 international students from 38 countries attend Pai Chai University.

http://news.naver.com/main/read.nhn?mode=LSD&mid=sec&sid1=102&oid=003&aid=0004389570 

Konkuk University sends 600 exchange students abroad

Konkuk University is sending 309 students to foreign universities as exchange students. They are exempted from paying tuition for the year of exchange program. Konkuk University sends 600 students through international exchange program SAP annually. 1400 international students graduated from Konkuk University, and there are 231 exchange students currently.

http://www.mt.co.kr/view/mtview.php?type=1&no=2012031419132738165&outlink=1 

2012 National International Students Sports Festival will be held in Daejeon this September

National Sports Association selected Daejeon Sports Association at Sports Business Competition as winner.  Daejeon Sports Association’s entry was “2012 National International Students Sports Festival” and will receive 27 million won assistance.

The sports festival will include soccer, basketball, and other various sports. International students can socialize at cooking contest and recreation, and traditional sports experience.

The festival will be held in September.

International Student Accepted to Chuncheon National University of Education

International Student Accepted to Chuncheon National University of Education

Through partnership with Chuncheon National University of Education and Siem Reap Ministry of Education, an international student from Cambodia entered Chuncheon National University of Education.  He will start as a language training student for one year until he gets TOPIK Level 3.

The school plans to offer tuition, housing, scholarship, and Korean mentor student. 

http://www.kwnews.co.kr/nview.asp?s=201&aid=212031200126

[Internship] The 8th Young Hyundai Global University Student Reporters

Hyundai is recruiting 90 Korean and international students (must be able to read/write/speak/listen in Korean) for reporting, photographing, and video.

Application deadline is April 1st.

International students should write and post an article about your life in Korea, download application form at http://young.hyundai.com/YH/YoungReport/Notice.aspx and email young@hyundai.com.

*Extra credit if the article is related to automobiles.

1st Round accepted will be individually notified and posted on Young Hyundai website on April 5.

Interview April 11-12.

Final announcement: April 17.

International reporters will be trainees for the first two months (May and June).

Reporters will be active from 2012 May to 2013 April.

Reporters will be offered opportunities such as:

 Lectures from professional reporters and Hyundai Motor Company employees,

 BGF (Be Global Friends—report foreign countries where Hyundai Motor Company is at),

 “Happy Move” Hyundai Motor Company volunteer group,

 Events by Hyundai Motor Company and Young Hyundai, and

 Expenses and articles fee/ honor reporter incentives

Questions to young@hyundai.com, 02-735-9513

Everland Campus Starting Party

Everland Campus Starting Party

University students get 40% discount on Everland unlimited ride tickets by the end of March (24,000 Won/17,000 Won night). Print out “Campus Coupon” from www.everland.com and bring student ID.

First 1000 get free beer voucher on weekdays.

International students attending Korean universities are eligible.

Contact 031-320-5000

Immigration Office: Night Desk Open for Foreigners

Seoul Immigration Office has opened desks at night for foreigners.

The Office will be open till 8pm (9pm from June to October). Also the Immigration Office offers portable office for international students on campuses. The universities offering portable office are Seoul National University, Yonsei University, and 7 more schools.

http://news.naver.com/main/read.nhn?mode=LSD&mid=sec&sid1=102&oid=001&aid=0005545827

Korean Law Lecture for International Student

Asan Crime Prevention for International Students

Asan Police Department offered crime prevention lecture for 180 international students in Sunmoon University and Soonchunhyang University.

The lecture was focused around life laws to prevent international students from committing crime or not realizing that they are the victims of crime, not knowing the laws of Korea.

http://www.cctoday.co.kr/news/articleView.html?idxno=687757

International Students Took Drugs at Dormitory

International students in Korea University took drug “JWH-018” at dormitory.

An international student from Kazakhstan convulsed on March 22. The police requested analysis to National Forensic Service, and they reported three international students were positive to “JWH-018.” “JWH-018” is a new drug that its addictivity and hallucination effect are more than five times stronger than marijuana.

http://www.ytn.co.kr/_ln/0103_201203082305030829 

Open forum on policy development for international students

Open forum on policy development for international students

Delegate Chunghwan Kim and KISSA held an open forum on policy development for international students.

The open forum was held to support growth of international students and build systematic policies for them.

The discussion was about the difficulties international students experience in Korea and relevant policies to support them.

The international students said analyzing career trends and lack of support are the biggest troubles.

84% of international students reported that they preferred employment in Korea according to a survey taken by KISSA.

http://www.asiae.co.kr/news/view.htm?idxno=2012030614313211504

Essays by International Students at Dong-A University

Dong-A University published “Essays by International Students at Dong-A University.” The 36 page booklet contains essays by 23 international students from 17 countries about Korean subway system, Ondol, food, “age culture,” phrases, and dialect.

Dong-A University has 400 international students from 25 countries and offer Korean class for over 600 international students and language course students.

http://www.mt.co.kr/view/mtview.php?type=1&no=2012030511351714086&outlink=1

Crime Prevention Class for International Students

Chungnam Provincial Policy Department is offering “Crime Prevention Class for International Students” throughout March at 27 universities.

The police department provides guidebooks and prevention class about crime participation and damage prevention and relevant regulations and laws.

http://cnews041.com/sub_read.html?uid=33913&section=section87

Nuclear Security Summit simulation held by university students

Nuclear Security Summit simulation held by university students

University students held a Nuclear Security Summit simulation in advance to Seoul Nuclear Security Summit.

Students took the roles of nations’ and organizations’ delegates and discussed intensely.

120 Korean students and international students from Russia, Italy, China, and India participated. 

http://www.ktv.go.kr/ktv_contents.jsp?cid=417963

The first International Student Association established at Kyung Hee University

The first International Student Association established at Kyung Hee University

First international student association in Korea is established at Kyung Hee University. The first president is Ms. Haun from China. International student association is founded to represent increasing number of international students. Budget and assistance are still lacking.

International student association at Kyung Hee University is planning to adopt Korean assistance program, expand scholarship program, develop culture exchange program, run international students “MT,” and offer cafeteria menu fit for international students.

http://news.khan.co.kr/kh_news/khan_art_view.html?artid=201203032202202&code=900315

Seoul National University MBA Program 서울대 MBA

Seoul National University MBA Program

System: 18 months, 4 terms (matriculation-August)

Class: Full-time (9am-5pm)

49 credits required to graduate

Global MBA program is in English; SNU MBA is in 75% Korean and 25% English.

50 general applicants and undetermined number of international applicants are selected per year.

Student profile: average 30 years old, 3-5 years of work experience

Online application deadline: March 20, 2012 4pm

Final Decision Announcement: May 11, 2012

International students are exempt from interview.

Registration deadline is June, 2012.

Requirement

Bachelor’s degree

Minimum two years of full-time work experience

English test score (TOEFL, IELTS, or TEPS) unless you received bachelor’s degree in English speaking countries.

Submission

-Application

-Transcripts and graduation certificates

-Two letters of recommendation

-Essay (personal statement and study plan)

-Certificate of work experience)

-English proficiency test result (unless you are exempt from it)

-Copy of passport and copies of both parents’ passport

-Official documents indicating parent-child relationship between the applicant and his/her parents

-Financial Certification

-Application fee

Tuition

Global MBA, SNU MBA 43,000,000 KRW

Executive MBA 15,000,000 KRW per term, 60,000,000 KRW total

For more information and to download forms http://gsb.snu.ac.kr/en/gmba-admission-guideline.

Special Orientation for international students at Sunmoon University

Sunmoon University held a special orientation for international students. 110 international students from 20 countries enrolled at Sunmoon University this year. This orientation was held to support international students adapt to Korea. They invited instructors from Ministry of Justice and Police Department. Sunmoon University is running various programs for international students such as tutoring, English Zone, global lounge, information desk, prayer room, etc.

http://www.daejonilbo.com/news/newsitem.asp?pk_no=994095