Summer Korean Culture Camp 2023

You are warmly invited to partake at Korean Culture Camp by AYFN in Seoul, Korea. Experience the different culture and life experiences! Seoul, a city with fusion of the latest modernity and oriental tradition! Discover your potential!!

Overview of the program

Experience Korea this coming summer with the AYFN’s Korean Culture Camp Program. This program is open to students/youth and learners desiring a short-term immersion program in Korean language and Korean culture.

With the goal of increasing understanding of The Republic of South Korea, The AYFN Academy and local organization are offering an invaluable Korean learning cultural immersion program.

The program combines Korean language training with daily activities and cultural excursions to enhance the Korean experience. It’s open to international students/youth with any level of Korean language ability.

This entails a program which is specifically designed to offer Korean classes for participants from ages 17 – 40, as well as a chance for participants to gain a cultural understanding of Korea.

This will be done through both visiting famous Seoul attractions and partaking in typical cultural activities such as experiencing Korean tradition (wear handbook), experience local foods (Kimchi, Kimbab, Ramyun, etc) or learning about traditional Korean arts.

Our aim is to inspire the young generation to open their minds to other cultures and recognize the importance of language learning at the same time. We want the students to end their trip by leaving with a better knowledge of Korea and a firm basis of the Korea language.

Date of program = 16 – 21 July 2023

Benefits

1. Live for 6 days in Seoul, Korea.
2. Learn and understand Korean culture directly.
3. Heritage walking tour around Seoul.
4. Experience to be like local people by experiencing the local traditions.
5. Experimental learning.
6. Certificate of participation from AYFN.

Activities

Korean language learning

We offer classes for beginners. Participants can start learning from Korean basics, including self-introduction, greetings, listening, and basic conversations. The classes will promote interactive learning. Furthermore, the participants will have opportunities to interact with local people to practice daily conversations.

Korean culture learning

Participants will have a chance to make Kimchi (the renown cuisine of Korea) as well as experience the culture by joining cultural activities such as wear Hanbok, etc. In addition, participants will also visit places in Seoul where they can experience and learn about history, culture and society of Korea. Seoul tour includes Gyeongbokgung palace, Bukchon Village, etc.

Scheme of participation

A. Scholarship (Application is closed). You still apply for the Autumn Camp 2023. Click here to apply for.

Scholarship	Included	Excluded
Fully funded	Flight expense support – Asia Region: Max USD 600 – Africa and Middle East Region: Max USD 1,000 – Europe region: Max USD 900 – America Region: Max USD 1,000 – Australia and Pacific Region: Max 800 Tuition fee – Language and Culture Class – Entrance ticket to cultural and tourist sites Accommodation 6D5N – 3-star hotel standard – shared for two or three in a room Airport pick up. – Incheon Int’l Airport Meal – Light Breakfast (Bread, Jam, Butter, Milk, Juice, Sereal and Noodle) – Lunch (Korean authentic cuisine) Local Transport – Bus and metro – T-money in the amount of KRW 40,000. E-Certificate of participation from AYFN Program supervision In-country administration costs	Dinner Personal expenses Visa fee Passport Travel insurance Baggage excess
Partially funded.	Tuition fee – Language and Culture Class – Entrance ticket to cultural and tourist sites Accommodation 6D5N – 3-star hotel standard – shared for two or three in a room Airport pick up. – Incheon Int’l Airport Meal – Light Breakfast (Bread, Jam, Butter, Milk, Juice, Sereal and Noodle) – Lunch (Korean authentic cuisine) Local Transport – Bus and metro – T-money in the amount of KRW 40,000. E-Certificate of participation from AYFN Program supervision In-country administration costs	Flight to/from Seoul Dinner Personal expenses Visa fee Passport Travel insurance Baggage excess

===Kindly click this link to know the “List of previous awardees” ===

How to apply scholarship scheme?

General Requirements:

• Must be 17 – 40 Years old.
• All nationalities are welcomed.
• Commit to join full program.
• Able to adapt new environment easily.
• Good in writing skills.
• Good in public speaking skills.
• Active and Familiar with social media.
• Must have min two of these social media accounts (Instagram or Facebook or Tik Tok or Youtube channel).
• Willing to write and post your activities involvement during join the camp.
• Have a good leadership skill.
• Able to communicate in English.
• Health physically and mentally.
• Be ready to pay the selection fee.

Required documents:

Documents and video	Note
Curriculum Vittae or Resume or Cover Letter	Must be in English. Free format
Motivation letter	In English 200 – 300 words.
Self-introduction video (2 – 4 minutes) Here are some of the things you should mention in the self-introduction video: 1. Your full name 2. Where you’re from, your family, your educational background. 3. Why do you apply this program? 4. Your relevant experiences 5. Tells us about your greatest strength and weakness. 6. What are your career goals? 7. What is one mistake you have learned from? 8. Tell us about your proudest achievement! 9. Brief us on the activities that you were involved in at school/organization/workplace? 10. What are your views on leadership?  11. Where do you envision yourself in the next 5/10/20 years? 12. Why should we select you for this scholarship? And what contribution will you do for AYFN Academy?	In English Please upload into YouTube (You can set the video unlisted) or you can save it in the Google Drive

How to apply?

Step 1	Pay the non-refundable selection fee. Nonmember of AYFN: USD 10 (IDR 150,000) Member of AYFN: USD 5 (IDR 75,000) You could pay using Debit/Credit (Visa or Mastercard). Non member of AYFN “CLICK HERE” to pay via PayPal (USD) “CLICK HERE” to pay via Xendit (USD and IDR) Member of AYFN “CLICK HERE” to pay via PayPal (USD) “CLICK HERE” to pay via Xendit (USD and IDR) Note: IDR is Indonesia’s currency. USD 1 = IDR 15,000
Step 2	Follow Instagram or TikTok Account of AYFN: @ayfnacademy
Step 3	Please Register Online here! (For Scholarship application).
Step 4	First round selection: Online application and documents (10 Feb – 30 April 2023)
Step 5	Announcement of first round selection result (15 May 2023)
Step 6	Second round selection (shortlisted candidates): Interview (25 – 27 May 2023)
Step 7	Final announcement (1 June 2023).
Step 8	Departure preparation

Note:

• DEADLINE OF APPLICATION SUBMISSION: 30 April 2023 (at 23.00 Jakarta time)
• Open for all nationalities.
• *AYFN office is located in Indonesia. So, we use Indonesian Rupiah Currency (IDR) to pay the selection fee (via Xendit)
• Number of scholarship slots: Max 4 slots.
• If you would like to be a member of AYFN, kindly follow the instruction through this link CLICK HERE.

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B. Self-Funded scheme

You could partake in the Summer Korean Culture Camp 2023 as a self-funded participant. It means that you are responsible for the required expenses.

One of the AYFN’s strength is to provide high quality placement program, but still in an affordable range of fee. To join Korea Cultural Camp (6 Days program), participants must pay:

Price for self-funded scheme

• New participants = USD 700/pax 
• Alumni and member of AYFN = USD 650/pax

Program cost should be paid after acceptance process to secure the slot.

Included

1. Airport pick up (Incheon International Airport) by Airport Limousine bus.
2. Accommodation (6D5N) at 3-star hotel (2 or 3 persons in room).
3. T Money for Local Transport (KRW 40,000)
4. All activities indicated on schedule (Korean language and culture, cultural tour, Adventure tour to Nami island)
5. Admission tickets to tourism places indicated on the schedule.
6. 24/7 support and In-country administration costs.
7. Certificate of participation from AYFN
8. Program supervision
9. Meals (5x Light Breakfast, 4x Lunch, 1x Dinner)

Excluded

1. International Flight to and from Incheon (Seoul) – South Korea
2. Korea Visa (Tourism Visa)
3. Dinner
4. Travel insurance
5. Personal expenses
6. Passport
7. Single room occupancy (Additional fee: USD 250).

Special Price Offered (for Group registration)

For group application (min 3 people), please contact us to get group registration procedure. Program fee for group rate: USD 600/pax.

Eligibilities

The participants of Korea Cultural Camp should meet the criteria as follow:

1. Must be 17 – 40 years old.
2. All nationalities are welcomed to join.
3. Commit to join full program.
4. Able to adapt new environment easily.
5. Able to pay the program fee.
6. Health physically and mentally.

How to register for self funded scheme.

1. Pay the non-refundable registration fee in amount of USD 20 using Debit/Credit Card. Click here to pay via Xendit (Worldwide) or Click here to pay via PayPal (some countries can’t pay using this platform).
2. Please REGISTER ONLINE HERE (deadline of registration: 10 July 2023)
3. Get confirmation from AYFN.
4. Payment 1: Commitment fee (USD 100) to secure slot. ==> Non-Refundable
5. Visa processing (if needed)
6. Payment 2: Rest of Payment.

Note

1. LIMITED for maximum 15 participants only.
2. First come, first serviced basis. The registration will be closed if the quota is over.
3. No selection for self funded scheme.

Accommodation and Meal during camp

During this camp, participants will be accommodated in a hotel (3 stars hotel). The accommodations are a popular and a very sociable option as you get to live and socialize with other participants, 3 people in a room. Living conditions in the hotel is very good and very clean. Males and females are accommodated in separate room.

Korea is renowned for its tasty and healthy food. There are numerous amazing restaurants throughout Seoul which you will be directed to by program staff if you wish to eat out occasionally.

Cancellation and Refund Policy (Self funded scheme only)

Program Cancellation by organizer

1. AYFN Academy reserves the right to cancel a program due to low enrollment or other circumstances which would make the program non-viable.
2. If AYFN cancels a program, registrants will be offered a full refund or move to another programs of AYFN.
3. Should circumstances arise that result in the postponement of a program, AYFN has the right to either issue a full refund or transfer registration to the same program at the new, future date.

Registration Cancellation by Participant

1. The following penalties shall apply, if otherwise specified. The commitment fee is Non Refundable.  If you cancel 21- 45 days before scheduled program departure, the cancellation charge will be 50% of the listed program fare. If you cancel 1-20 days before scheduled program departure, the cancellation charge will be 100% of the listed program fare.
2. If your visa application is rejected, you could use the remaining fund to join upcoming another program of AYFN. But no refund will be made.
3. No show will be considered as a cancellation on program departure date.
4. Cancellations received after the stated deadline will not be eligible for a refund.
5. Cancellations will be accepted in writing only and must be received by the stated cancellation deadline.
6. All refund requests must be made by the attendee.
7. Refund requests must include the name of the attendee and/or transaction number.
8. Refund will be made on 30 days after the program ends.
9. These above policies apply to all AYFN program unless otherwise noted in the corresponding program materials. Please read all individual program information thoroughly.