ISEP Direct South Korea website
Advisor/Important notes:
- Direct Enroll Programs offer students an immersive academic and social experience as they directly enroll in a local University in their Host country! Students learn in a diverse classroom with degree seeking and fellow global study students from all over the world, and have opportunities to choose from a wide array of courses. Students love engaging with the local campus and the opportunities to join student clubs and organizations. These programs oftentimes offer more STEM courses in comparison to our Hybrid/Group programs through our affiliated study abroad providers. Most direct enrollment programs allow students to live in shared apartments with other university students, but a few have host family options.
- Gettysburg students have the opportunity to fulfill the entire Gettysburg Curricular language requirement at ISEP Yonsei University in Korean language in one semester.
- They offer many English-taught courses here
- There is an ISEP student meet-up event 2-3 times each semester
- Huge international university! At least 1000 study abroad/international students.
- Centrally located, vibrant university. Very large university with many opportunities to connect with international students.
- Housing:
- ISEP Direct students live in guaranteed, ISEP-arranged housing in Sinchon, a bustling shopping district and student-friendly neighborhood near Yonsei University. You'll have a small, private bedroom with bed, desk, and storage inside a 3 person apartment with a shared ensuite bathroom and small kitchenette. The 15 story building features communal kitchen space, relaxation rooms, study rooms, a cinema room, a rooftop terrace, and more. The apartment building provides a chance to connect with locals and offers a range of amenities. Close to public transportation, shopping, restaurants, and more, it’s easy to enjoy all Seoul has to offer and get to class on time!
Who to contact:
- ISEP Program Contact Information - Find the ISEP Student Services Officer (SSO) on the ISEP Program Webpage. As of Summer 2024, the SSO is Rachel Brown (RBrown@isep.org)
- Contact a returned Gettysburg student
Program Highlights:
- Live and study in Seoul’s university district, Sincheon-Hongdae, an energetic neighborhood bustling with students from Seoul’s major universities! Join them for a quick bite at a nearby cafe, browsing the boutiques, or simply checking out some of Seoul’s best street performers. ISEP students live in guaranteed housing in modern apartments with a private bedroom.
- For students seeking Korean cultural immersion at a prestigious university conveniently located in the heart of Seoul, Yonsei University provides over 800 courses offered in English in a variety of fields.
- Local ISEP Program Advisor, Brian Min, assists students in Seoul by coordinating housing, sharing events, and connecting them with each other. Yonsei University staff also support incoming students, and Yonsei Global and the Mentors Club offer lots of sightseeing and social outings for international students.
- Students participating in Yonsei University's extensive global program offerings can partake in one of the best programs in Asia due to its globally renowned faculty and innovative curriculum.