South Korea: Seoul Women's University Social Welfare Program

SWU offers a tailored Social Welfare program for UNI Students. This customized program is intended to ensure that UNI Social Work students stay on track with their academic plan. Students have the opportunity to add an internship experience while taking classes at SWU. Upon applying students will choose from the following agencies for their internship experience.

• Aging/Gerontology
• Medical Social Work and Mental Health Services
• Community Social Welfare
• Children and Youth Services, School Social Welfare
• Persons with Disabilities
• NGOs and other social work agency settings

In addition to an internship opportunity, students will take a language course and one or two English taught Social Welfare courses. In addition to Korean Language courses, SWU Offers classes in the following subjects:

• English Language and Literature
• International Studies
• Asian Studies
• Mathematics
• Business Administration
• Bio and Environmental Science
• Industrial Arts

Semester Breakdown: 

• 120 hour internship (3 units) (8 hours every Tuesday)
• 1 language course (3 units)
• 1 or 2 English taught Social Welfare courses (3 units each)

Credits:
Credits at Seoul's Women's University are the same as in the U.S.

Grades:
A+ (95-100)         = A
A (90-94)             = A
B+ (85-89)           = B+
B (80-84)             = B
C+ (75-79)           = C+
C (70-74)             = C
D+, D0, F (0-69)  = no transfer

NOTE: In South Korea, only 25% of the students can receive an A in any given course, even if everyone earns the grade. Also, South Korean classes are very strict in attendance, typically students can only miss class three times before they fail automatically. 

Meet your Advisor:

Stephanie is a full time study abroad advisor who will help you throughout the application process to South Korea, including documentation, finances, scholarships, and more.  From the application process to financial assistance to preparing for your journey abroad, Stephanie will be with you every step of the way providing guidance and reassurance.

Important information to review:

Study abroad is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to be challenged by new experiences in new environments and cultures. UNI study abroad programs are designed to prioritize educational opportunities for students. Students are encouraged to embrace the adventure of exploring how housing, meals, and daily routines differ abroad.

Entry and Exit Requirements:

Review and follow the travel recommendations of the U.S. State Department for travel to South Korea.

Immigration Information:

Students going to South Korea (Republic of Korea) for more than 90 days will need to apply for a student visa. 

Your Study Abroad Advisor will help you through this process but it is the student's responsibility to stay on top of the visa application process and to review the latest updates related to their destination country.

Housing:

Exchange female students will be placed in the International Residence Hall. Options include the following:

• Designated dormitory for the international students
• This building can only accommodate female students
• Twin room with shared bathroom & shower room
• Students may be asked to move to another dormitory during summer or winter breaks.

Dormitory Orientation is mandatory upon arrival. Curfew is 11:40 p.m., from Monday to Friday.

Male students must find off-campus housing accommodations. (SWU may assist in finding a place to stay.)

Meals:

Meal tickets are included in the dormitory bill and will be distributed at curfew. There are off-campus dining options as well.