China and South Korea

China and South Korea

May 9 - May 30, 2012

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 $3,100 - $3,500.  Includes: airfare, housing, ISIC/ITIC cards/international medical insurance, visa application fee, and most meals.

Information meetings in CBA 258:

• January 22 3:00-4:00
• January 29 3:00-4:00

• *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 Template
• Iron Pagoda
• The Yellow River
• Kaifeng (Capital of Song Dynasty)

Seoul, DMZ, and Pusan, Korea

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

Shanghai

• Huang Pu River
• Nanjing Road
• Old City Center
• The Bund

Pictures

Next Trip: May 2012

Application with $500 deposit must be received by January 31, 2012.

Scholarships are Available!

Words from our Students:

"The South Korea study abroad program is an excellent opportunity to interact and live with Koreans. The program provides multiple opportunities to travel throughout South Korea. I recommend this program to anyone who is looking for the opportunity to live in Southeast Asia and be part of the South Korean culture."
- Steve Papania

For more information:

Contact Name: Patty Eaglewolf
Office: Office of International Programs
Phone: (330) 972-6806
Email: eaglewo@uakron.edu