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The Feeling Korea
Description
Korea´s traditional cultural heritage is best preserved in Jeonju where the traditional cultural area of Jeonbuk National University is located and the Korean culture has been shared with the world through The Feeling Korea Program since 2002. This program not only provides an excellent education in the Korean language taught by excellent teachers but also takes full advantage of the excellent variety of local Korean cultural opportunities and experiences, such as Taekwondo and, traditional music. This is accomplished through interactions between students and volunteers who are responsible for interpreting and guiding foreign participants in order to increase mutual understanding of two cultures, making it possible to create a global mindset. Participants can experience the essence of both traditional and modern Korea as well various Korean cultural activities in a short period of time.
Special Features of Feeling Korea
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Field trip
In order to have a better understanding of Korea, there are many regions you can visit. In Seoul, Busan and other cities, there are many different Korean cultures you can experinence. -
Experience
Though different cultural experience activities, you can see and learn in a fast and fun way about Korean culture. From traditional to mordren cultural experiences, participants will touch and feel the Korean culture itself. -
Exchange
JBNU students not only help through volunteering work and interpretation during the cultural experience activities but also help participants to easily adapt to daily life and university matters in JBNU. Participants from all around the world spend time together as one team during two weeks, becoming friends beyond borders. -
Language
In a small group of 15~20 students, basic conversation classes are given in order to make students feel great satisfaction while living in Korea. After just few days, students won’t feel uncomfortable at the moment to order in a coffee shop or while shopping.