China and South Korea

China and South Korea

May 15 - June 5, 2013

A three week tour of China and South Korea is offered for any student from The University of Akron. Academic credit can be earned for World Civ. China 3400:385:501 or International Business Practicum 6800:494:001.

Approximate cost will be $3,700. Includes: airfare, housing, ISIC/ITIC cards/international medical insurance, visa application fee, and most meals.

*Participants are responsible for the cost of their passport, passport size photos, and any souvenirs. 

• *Dates, costs, and itinerary are subject to change depending on ticket availability.
• Any student from The University of Akron may participate.

Beijing

• The Great Wall of China
• The Ming Tombs
• The Forbidden City
• The Summer Palace
• Tiananmen Square
• Mao's Mausoleum

Xian

• Terracotta Warriors
• Hua Qing Hot Springs
• Wild Goose Pagoda

Henan Province

• Dragon Gate
• Whitehorse Buddhist Template
• Iron Pagoda
• The Yellow River
• Kaifeng (Capital of Song Dynasty)

South Korea: Seoul & Pusan

• Haeundae Beach
• Ulsan Industrial Complex
• Hyundai Motor Company
• Posco Steel Company
• Kyong-ju Ancient Capitol
• Seoul City Tour
• The Demilitarized Zone, DMZ

Shanghai

• Huang Pu River
• Nanjing Road
• The Bund
• Timken Co. Wuxi

Pictures

Next Trip: May 2013

Application with $500 deposit must be received by February 28, 2013.

Words from our Students:

"I studied abroad at Yonsei University and had the opportunity to travel all over Korea. Being immersed in another culture has made me a more globalized, adaptable, independent, resourceful and versatile person, with the ability to find common ground with diverse individuals."
- Aniqa Feerasta

For more information:

Contact Name:Robb Martin
Office: CBA 335
Phone: (330) 972-7950
Email: rdm28@uakron.edu