Seoul, South korea

You will join an international group of students from around the world to live and study at Sogong University for four weeks. Sogong University is a private university in the heart of Seoul with modern classroom facilities and a beautiful campus in walking distance to many cafes and restaurants. You may take 1 or 2 classes, including Korean Language and/or one of the courses on the approved class list below.

Program Dates: June 26 - July 24, 2026

Application Deadline: May 1, 2026

Program Fee Deadline: May 15, 2026

Tuition Due: check academic calendar

Eligibility: Must have completed at leaset 12 college level credits, 2.5 GPA or higher. Students must be at least 18 to participate.

Course Prerequisites: None

APPLICATION LINK HERE

Our office will review this application and let you know how to proceed.

Please note that students that have been sanctioned by the college are disqualified from applying to, or participating in, an Edmonds College study abroad program.

AVAILABLE COURSES (subject to change)

Students will enroll in at least one five-credit course taught by a local instructor.  Course options might include:

• Introduction to Korean Religions
• Korean Language (Beginner and Intermediate levels available)
• International Business
• Introduction to Korean History
• Introduction to Korean Politics
• Korean Society

You will have many opportunities to visit local cultural and historical sites of significance in Seoul, bi-weekly “Buddy Activities” with local Korean students, and the option to participate in bi-weekly start-up club and E-Sports club activities.

Sogang offers three optional field trips on Fridays. The 2026 field trip destinations include the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ), Gangwon, and Gyeongju. You can sign-up for these additional field trips in the secondary application with Sogang University.

Tip: Previous WCCCSA students enjoyed the field trips and recommend you opt-in!

Outside of these activities, you will have free time in the evenings and weekends to explore the city and region independently.

HOUSING

Students will have the option to select their preference to live in on-campus or off-campus housing. You will select your preference in the secondary application with Sogang University.

On-campus housing:  You will live with a roommate in an international on-campus dormitory. The dormitory has its own cafeteria, fitness center, laundry, chapel, and lounge for public use. Each room has beds, desks, chairs, wardrobes, shoes cabinets, internet cables, restrooms and shower rooms. There are 12 floors with an elevator.

Off-campus housing:  There are two off-campus dormitories. Both are approximately 20-minutes away by public transportation. Students will be provided with a pre-loaded transit card. There are options for private and shared bedrooms, and en-suite bathrooms or shared bathrooms. Off-campus housing is cheaper than off-campus housing.

Note: On-campus housing is filling up. It is recommended you apply early. If on-campus housing fills up, then you will no longer be able to select this option in the application system.

The program fee is approximately $2,300-$2,790. The program fee and total cost will vary by your enrollment (one class or two classes), home college, and housing selection.

Fees will be paid in Korean Won (KRW) to Sogang University. Cost may fluctuate depending on current exchange rates and date of payment. 

Included in the cost

• Pre-departure Orientation
• Orientation at Sogang
• Housing (on- or off- campus)
• Classes at Sogang
• Weekly activities and buddy program
• Weekly Field Trips (three total)

Not included in the cost

• Round-trip airfare
• College tuition and fees*
• WCCCSA Admin Fee (will be listed on the Sogang Student Invoice)
• Meals (there are many cheap food options within a 5 minute walk of your dorms)
• Required medical travel insurance
• Passport and visa fees
• Spending money

*Tuition and fees are paid to your home campus or, if taking Korean Language, paid to Pierce or Shoreline.

MANDATORY PRE-DEPARTURE ORIENTATION 

Date: TBD
Time: TBD
Location: TBD

What to bring:

Signed copy of the Student Guidelines
Copy of your passport
Flight itineraries
Notepad to take notes
And questions

You should also invite parents, guardians, or whomever you feel should attend with you. Coffee will be provided in the morning and lunch will be included.