With CNU Office of International Affairs!
There are many students who want to go abroad to widen their perspectives around the world. However, most of them have an obstacle that they feel most difficult to get over a financial problem. For studying abroad, it is estimated it takes several million won just to take a flight. Also, in addition to this, other financial considerations are likely to be a burden as it is hard for students as well as for their parents to overcome. To give aid for solving this problem by providing other beneficial information and a better environment for students to fulfill successfully their academic achievement goal in overseas, there is an institution at our university, the CNU Office of International Affairs.
How Many Programs Are There?
There are various kind of exchange programs for students. Four exchange programs will be introduced here. I hope students can find adequate information.
1. Dual Degree Program
After completing over half of the credit hours required to graduate, you can fulfill the remaining credits by studying at foreign universities. Students can get two diplomas when satisfying requirements for graduation from both universities.
| Qualificatio | Student studying over 2 years (4 semesters) at our university Student having 3.5 average grade or more Student having language ability enough to study at a foreign university |
| Field Selection | All major fields are offered except for particular majors such as medicine and pharmacy |
| The Number of Students | No quota except SBU (Stony Brook University, allows 25 students per year) |
| Application Period | From January to February and from July to August every year |
| Time of Dispatch | August and January every year |
| Dispatch Period | More than 2 years |
2. Exchange Student Program
The credit that you earned from a foreign university can be transferred to CNU. You pay the tuition to CNU. The tuition for the foreign university that students will be studying will be exempted.
| Qualification | Student studying over 2 years (4 semesters) at our university ※Students must finish the last semester at our university. Student having 3.0 average grade or above Student having language ability enough to study at foreign university |
| Field Selection | All major fields are offered except for particular majors such as medicine and pharmacy |
| Criterion for Selection | Undergraduate Grade 50%, Language Grade 45%, Study Plan 5% |
| The Number of Students | Different quota for each affiliated university |
| Application Period | From January to February and From July to August every year |
| Time of Dispatch | From August to October and From January to April every year |
| Dispatch Period | Different periods depending on each affiliated university (one semester~one year) |
3. CNU-SAP and CNU-GHP
CNU-SAP and GHP stand for Study Abroad Program and Global Honors Program. CNU-SAP gives an opportunity for students to study abroad, and CNU-GHP supports them to improve their foreign language skills through education on major tests of English in Korea.
1) CNU-SAP (Study Abroad Program)
| Dispatch Period | For one semester (January~ March of June) | |
| Application Period | Early September every year | |
| Qualifications | Student having 3.0 average grade or above Official English language test score | |
| Support Information | Scholarship | America and Europe Area -Regular Course and Internship: 7 million won -Mixed Courses: 6 million won Asia Area -China: 3 million won, Japan: 4.5 million won -Southeast Asia: 1.5~ 3.0 million won |
| Credit Transfer | Credits is transferred | |
| Program | Semester Course -Regular Course: Studying regular course of foreign university -Mixed Courses: ESL and Course works -Internship Course: Internship and Course work |
2) CNU-GHP (Global Honors Program)
| Operation Period | Summer, Fall and Winter Semester (8 week courses) -Summer: Applications (May), Program operation (July~ August) -Fall: Application (August), Program operation (September~ November) -Winter: Application (November), Program operation (December~ February) |
| Operation Program | TOEIC, TOEFL, TOEIC SPEAKING, IELTS (Lecture on different levels) |
| Support Information | Offering a chance to have a mock test, two times for one semester Refund total tuition and examination fee (When fulfilling certain standard) |
4. Visiting Student Program
1) Illinois Institute of Technology Visiting Student Program
You can transfer credits in the capacity of visiting student for from one semester to one year. Students who have studied over one year can apply for this program. Requirements are same in IIT Dual Degree Programs.
2) University of Alberta VSCP (Visiting Student Certificate Program)
It is a program for students who do not have English skill but want to study the University of Alberta’s regular courses. After finishing a language training course for the first period (2~4 months), students can attend in regular courses according to academic advisor’s counsel. The period of visiting university of Alberta is from 6 months to one year.
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Isn’t this information enough to fulfill your curiosity and interest? To provide more concrete and realistic information, there is a story about one student who actually took a part in one of the program supported by CNU Office of International Affairs.
1. Who Is She and What Kind of Program Did She Participate in?
Han Ye-bit is a senior at CNU now and studies German Language and Literature as her major. CNU-SAP is the program that she experienced for 3 months of her first semester in 2013 when she was a junior. Through this chance, she was able to visit Memorial University of Newfoundland in Canada.
2. What Did She Prepare to Apply for the Program?
In the summer of 2012, Ye-bit got the information about overseas program from some friends of the group study on English conversation. In that period, she was attending a lecture of Foreign Education Program provided by the Office of International Affairs. She made an effort to get a chance to study at a foreign university by studying the TOEIC during the summer vacation. She got a good TOEIC score which was about 800. In addition to this result, she got a good GPA near to a 4.0, and eventually she could go abroad for studying.
3. What Were Advantages and Disadvantages?
The most difficult part was Canadian’s individualistic tendency, which made Ye-bit start conversations in order to be close with her fellow students. Nevertheless, there were many things she could enjoy. First, she had various experiences which aren’t likely to be had in Korea such as 1:1 mentoring program, movie night, and coffee house. Coffee house is the program that students have a cup of coffee with a friend having a conversation once a week. Because Memorial University is far from urban areas, she had to take a taxi when she went shopping. This geographical location was uncomfortable for her at first. However, the environment had been changed as a strength as time went. She thought that it helped her learn local culture well. Furthermore, she could have such precious experiences in Canada to relatively low cost.
4. Her Own Tips for Students who Want Go Overseas
Don’t try to go abroad for just studying foreign language! Go with the mindset that experiences the foreign culture rather than restricting yourself in a thought about just learning other language. If you go with this mind, you can learn English more naturally!
When You Need More Information
It is always welcomed to visit The Office of International Affairs located next to Jeongshimhwa Hall. Its website (http://dream.cnu.ac.kr) also provides you with more information!
Lee Hyo-jin | By CP Reporter