Exchange Programs
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Korean Exchange Program
This is an incredible opportunity to live in a fascinating city for a semester or a year. The offerings in Korea cover many of the disciplines taught at Lehman, and in addition, students study Korean language and culture. Lehman is also host to students from Sungshin. Lehman/CUNY students pay their Lehman/CUNY tuition and remain eligible for financial aid. If you are interested in this program, we will put you in contact with students on both sides of the Exchange who will be able to tell you what it was like to study at Sungshin and live in Seoul.
For further information, please contact our Study Abroad Office, C-337.
Deadline for Fall 2012 semester: May 2012
*These costs do not include CUNY tuition
| Roundtrip Airfare (estimate) | $1,200.00 |
| Lodging** ($400/monthly) | $4,000.00 |
| Food | $2,500.00 |
| Fees (passport,Visa, medical exam and program) | $300.00 |
| Health Insurance | $400.00 |
| Travel (montly metro pass) | $400.00 |
| Books | $200.00 |
| Miscellaneous personal expenses | $400.00 |
Total: |
$9,400.00 |
** May be subject to change
Important note: Students studying abroad in Korea must report at least $10,000.00 as proof of financial support. If you have any questions, feel free to contact us.
Study Abroad Applications for Lehman Programs*
How to apply:
1. Fill out the application form and attach your personal statement.
2. Two references letters are required for the Korean Exchange Program, only one for the Summer in the Island of Crete Program.
3. An official copy of your academic transcript is required as part of your application.
4. Completed application should be mailed to:
The Office of Undergraduate Studies & Study Abroad
Carman Hall 337, 250 Bedford Park Boulevard West
Bronx, New York 10468
- Application Instructions [JPG]
- Application Form [PDF]
- Faculty Recommendation Form [PDF]
* Students interested in applying to the Study Irish Gaelic in Connemara, Ireland, should refer to the their program's website: http://www.irishamericanstudies.com/study_abroad.php
You may be eligible to apply for the following financial aid programs: PELL, TAP, Student loans. Upon acceptance into the program, be sure to touch bases with the Lehman College financial aid office.
For more information about summer financial aid, visit the Lehman College financial aid website.
Meet Our Korean Exchange Students at Lehman
Bokyum Kim
Bokyum Kim is an English Language & literature major and an International Trade & Finance minor. She was an exchange student on the Lehman/Sungshin Exchange Program. Bokyum had always been interested in different cultures and wanted to have an international experience. She notes that her academic experience at Lehman has been very different from that of Korea. ”In the United States, classes are more conversation-based and there is a lot of discourse between the professor and students. In Korea, classes are more lecture-based. Students are able to ask questions, but it is not as open as it is in the US.” Her favorite aspect of the experience is being able to make friends with people from very diverse cultural backgrounds. She hopes to come away with a better knowledge of written and spoken English and a well-rounded understanding of American culture.
Last modified: Apr 4, 2012
