sungshin powerpoint 09
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Sungshin Women’s University
Ana SaldanaEphraim Firdyiwek
Jillian GuidoMargaret Bauman
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Study in Korea!!!
Three main reasons to study abroad in Korea:
Metropolitan LocationAcademic OpportunitiesLearn About a New Culture
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Metropolitan Location
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Why Study In Korea?Korea
Is an epicenter of economic, political, and technological successIs the world’s 7th largest exporterLeads the world in communication capabilities Has the 10th largest GNP in the worldPuts extraordinary value on education
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What Does Seoul Have to Offer?The 10th largest city in the world with a population of over 10 million.Capital city of South Korea, a major developed nation.Areas of Interest:
ApkujongItaewonHongdaeInsadongSamcheong Dong
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Weather/Climate
Korea is in the temperate zone and has 4 seasons much like the United States.Spring is short but pleasant, summer is hot and humid with July bringing monsoon rainfalls, Fall is colorful, and Winter is cold and dry.
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Transportation
SubwayHas 8 lines and 1 national railway lineCovers the entire area of Seoul, including surrounding areasGenerally trains arrive every 5 minutes, in rush hour every 1-2 minutesOn most lines services are available between 5:30 a.m. and midnight.Signs are generally in Korean and EnglishPrices range between 500 & 600 won (equivalent of 40 – 50 U.S. cents)
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Transportation (cont’d)
Buses3 kinds of buses: regular, express, and village.Run between 5:30 a.m. and midnightDepending on traffic, buses will arrive approximately every 5 – 10 minutes.Fares: Regular= 340 won (34 cents) for students, Express= 1100 won ($1), Village= 300-400 won (30-40 cents)
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Transportation (cont’d)
TaxisAvailable anywhere2 different types: Regular and DeluxeRegular taxi is inexpensive, but most drivers don’t speak EnglishDeluxe taxi is twice as expensive, but will take you to any major location. Most drivers speak basic English and car phones are available for use
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Underground (Subway Map)
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Shopping
Department stores and “shopping arcades”Shinsegae, Lotte, Midopa, Hyndai, Sampoong, Myongdong and Dongbang Plaza ItaewonThe Korean monetary unit is the won
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Academic Opportunities
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Sungshin University Motto
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Quick Facts
Prestigious private women’s universityUrban setting, along the Han RiverComprised of 9 colleges, 1 open major division, and 5 graduate schoolsLocation: Seongbuk, Seoul, South KoreaStudents: 11,425Staff: 382President: Shim Hwa-jinPromotional Video
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Campus MapSungshin Campus Map
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Academics
9 Colleges:College of HumanitiesCollege of Social SciencesCollege of LawCollege of Natural SciencesCollege of Human EcologyCollege of NursingCollege of EducationCollege of ArtsCollege of Music
Research Institutes Available:
Humanities R.I.Korean Geographic R.I.Basic Science R.I.Life and Culture R.I.Research Center for Plastic ArtsBusiness Admin R.I.Institute of Legal StudiesKorea Women’s R.I.Center for East Asian StudiesInstitute of Health Sciences
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Attached FacilitiesCentral LibraryUniversity MuseumSungshin University PressLanguage Education CenterCenter for Teaching and LearningSungshin Hak BoSungshin MirrorSungshin Educational Broadcasting StationUniversity Health Services
DormitoryStudent Counseling CenterDepartment of AthletesGeneral Education CenterCentral Science Instrument FacilityAcademy Information Services TeamAcademy Information Management Team
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Extracurricular Opportunities
Dong Ah-Ri – Actively participate in on campus clubs!Festivals: Sungshin Cultural Festival(October) & Soojung Dae Jong-De(a university-wide large scale festival in May)General Students AssociationCollege Students Association
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Extracurricular OpportunitiesAutonomous Student Associations:Student Welfare Committee Graduation-preparation CommitteeSchool Magazine CommitteeSungshin Voluntary Services (community service)
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Learn About a New Culture
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The Sungshin Women’s University MuseumThe university boasts
its own museum, which is dedicated to a better understanding of Korean traditional culture, especially the lifestyles of women, while also seeking insight into the cultures of newer generations.
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Theater, Arts, History, and More
Sungshin’s location in the capitol city gives students access to dozens of theatres, galleries, and museums, and other cultural and historical venues, which present diverse opportunities for exploring Korean history and culture, both ancient and modern. Some examples include:
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Gwanghamun Arts Hall
Gwanghamun Arts hall isa theatre devoted solelyto traditional forms ofKorean performance art,making rich artistictraditions available to amodern, internationalaudience.
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Gallery HyundaiA gallery of exclusively modern art, housing the works of several of Korea’s greatest contemporary artists.
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The Kimchi Field Museum
A research center focused entirely on the beloved Korean dish…in its 187 attested varieties.
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The National Palace Museum
Located near the grounds of the Gyeongbukgong palace, the museum displays thousands of artifacts related to traditional court life, including royal costumes, royal seals, classic paintings, and other priceless pieces of art. The palace itself is also open to visitors, as are several other palaces in the city.
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Namsangol Hanok Villageand Buckchon Hanok VillageThese two locations are traditional villages located within the bounds of Seoul. They offer unique experiences of the traditional architecture and lifestyle of old Seoul.The villages usually run extensive special programs including traditional performances, food, dress, and so on during the important national festivals, such as Seollal (lunar new year) and Chuseok (ancient fall festival celebrating ancestors and family.)
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But wait, there’s more…
Fortresses, tombs, temples, city gates, statues of the Buddha…To see lists and descriptions of numerous other cultural attractions in Seoul, visit the city’s official tourism website:
http://english.visitseoul.net/visit2007en/attractions/modernseoul/modernseoul.jsp?cid=28
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LanguageIn Korea, everyone speaks and writes the same language, which adds to their unity and national identity. The Korean alphabet is called Hangul and it is comprised of 10 vowels and 14 consonants.Hangul is considered one of the most scientific writing systems in the world, and is fairly simple to learn and understand.
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Dining: Food of Korea
Rice
Kimchi & Bulgogi
Soup
Mine and Ours
Spoon and Chopsticks
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Budget Restaurants in SeoulMarrakech NightsIl Song JungYou Jin Mak Kook SoTaco TacoCafé T8Kraze BurgerCarne Station
WazwanBuddha’s Belly OriginalThe Flying PanIstanbulKhaosanPita Time
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Employment OpportunitiesSungshin Motors & SPG Technology Research Institute - A micro-motor manufacturer, specializing in the R&D of motorized mechanical technologySungshin Metal Corporation- A metal manufacturer that produces everything from flat bed printers to jewelry
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Employment ContinuedSamsung Corporation- Giheung complex (Closest complex to Sungshin & Seoul)Location: Nongseo-Dong Giheung-Gu Yougin-city, Gyeonggi-Do, KoreaMain products : SRAM, NOR/NAND Flash, ASIC, CIS, Digital Media, DDI, Smart Card, Imaging, etc. R&D : System LSI, Memory
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EntertainmentNightlife:
Bars and Clubs Available (In Itaewon):Above (wine bar/glam/food)Bar Nana (underground/alternative/live music)Del’s Disco (dance club electronica/gay)Embassy Lounge (lounge/cocktail bar)Gecko’s Terrace (pub)Many, many more!
MoviesC!neU movie theatre is 2 subway stops south of Sungshin (Hyehwa Station).
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Cultural EventsChanging of the Palace GuardRoyal Wedding Ceremony of Emperor Gojong and Empress Myeongseong Re-enactment Hi Seoul Fesival Jongmyodaeje and the Royal Carriage ProcessionLotus Lantern FestivalSajikdaeje
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National HolidaysJanuary 1st– New Year’s DayJan. or Feb.- Seollal (Lunar New Year’s Day)March 1st– Independence Movement DayApril 5th- Arbor DayMay 5th- Children’s DayJune 6th- Memorial DayJuly 17th- Constitution DayAugust 15th- Liberation Day,
Chuseok (Lunar Calendar), Korean Thanksgiving DayOctober 3rd- National Foundation DayDecember 25th- Christmas Day
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ReferencesPrint sources:Kim, M., Martin, J. N., & Shim, Y. T. (2008). Changing Korea: Understanding Culture and Communication. New York: Peter Lang Publishing, Inc.(No editor given). (1993). Facts about Korea. Seoul, Republic of Korea: Korean Overseas Information Service.Son, C. (Ed.). (1994). Koreana: Korean Cultural Heritage (vols 1-3). Seoul: The Korea Foundation.
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