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