You are warmly invited to partake at Korean Culture Camp 2024 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 winter 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 foreign visitors’ 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 participants with any level of Korean language ability.
This entails a program which is specifically designed to offer Korean classes for participants from ages 15-35, 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 participants to end their trip by leaving with remarkable and memorable experiences as well as a better knowledge of Korea and a firm basis of the Korea language.
Date of program = 11 – 16 February 2024
Benefits
- Live for 6 days in Seoul, Korea.
- Korean language class
- Learn and understand Korean culture directly.
- Heritage walking tour around Seoul.
- Experience to be like local people by experiencing the local traditions.
- Experimental learning.
- E-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 famous dish 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 Namsan Tower, Gyeongbokgung palace, Bukchon Village, Nami Island and Insadong Gil.
| Day | Activity | Place |
| A week before departure | Basic Korean Language Class (Online) | Zoom |
| Day 1 11 February 2024 | Arrival in Incheon International Airport Transfer to accommodation Get to know each other and orientation | Incheon International Airport Hotel |
| Day 2 12 February 2024 | Korean language and culture class Museum or temple tour around Seongbok Walking tour around Insadong Gil Lunch Walking tour around Bukchon Hanok Village | Seongbok Dong and Bukchon |
| Day 3 13 February 2024 | Korean Language and culture class Visit to K-Hub Lunch Walking around Cheonggyechon Stream and Gwanghanmun Visit to Geongbokgung Palace | Seongbok Dong, Gwnghanmun and Gyengbokgung |
| Day 4 14 February 2024 | Korean Language and culture class Lunch Visit to Namsan Tower | Seongbok Dong and Namsan |
| Day 5 15 February 2024 | Nami island visit Walking tour to Kyunghee University Dinner | Nami Island, Chungcheon and Kyunghee University |
| Day 6 16 February 2024 | Hotel check out Fly back home | Airport |
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Scheme of participation
| Type | Fully Funded Scholarship (With selection) | Partially Funded Scholarship (With selection) | Self-funded (No selection) |
| Included | Flight expense from home country (capital city) to Seoul return. Visa processing fee (Max: USD 50) if needed. Tuition fee Accommodation 6D5N (Twin/triple shared) Airport pick up (Incheon Int’l Airport) Meal (4 Breakfast and 4 Lunch) All activities indicated on schedule T-money for Local transports (KRW 40,000) E-Certificate of participation from AYFN Program supervision In-country administration costs | Flight expense support (Up to USD 300) Tuition fee Accommodation 6D5N (Twin/triple shared) Airport pick up (Incheon Int’l Airport) Meal (4 Breakfast and 4 Lunch) All activities indicated on schedule. T-money for Local transports (KRW 40,000) E-Certificate of participation from AYFN Program supervision In-country administration costs | Accommodation 6D5N (Twin/triple shared) Airport pick up (Incheon Int’l Airport) Meal (4 Breakfast and 4 Lunch) All activities indicated on schedule T-money for Local transports (KRW 40,000) E-Certificate of participation from AYFN Program supervision In-country administration costs |
| Excluded | Dinner Personal expenses Travel insurance Baggage excess | Extra flight cost Visa processing fee Dinner Personal expenses Travel insurance Baggage excess | Flight cost to and from Seoul, South Korea Visa processing fee Dinner Personal expenses Travel insurance Baggage excess |
| Requirements | Age: 15 – 35 Years old All nationalities are welcomed to apply. Be able to communicate in English. Commit to join full program and be ready to return home after the program ends. Be able to adapt new environment easily. Health physically and mentally. | Age: 15 – 35 Years old All nationalities are welcomed to apply. Be able to communicate in English. Commit to join full program and be ready to return home after the program ends. Be able to adapt new environment easily. Health physically and mentally. | Age: 15 – 35 Years old All nationalities are welcomed to apply. Be able to communicate in English. Commit to join full program and be ready to return home after the program ends. Be able to adapt new environment easily. Health physically and mentally |
| Selection fee | USD 15 This fee is allocated to finance the judges’ honor, promotional cost and administration cost. This fee is nonrefundable. | USD 10 This fee is allocated to finance the judges’ honor, promotional cost and administration cost. This fee is nonrefundable. | Member of AYFN: 0 Non member: USD 20 This fee is allocated to finance the promotional cost and administration cost. This fee is nonrefundable. |
| Program fee | 0 | 0 | Early bird Till 31 October 2023 Member of AYFN and Alumni: USD 650 Non-member: USD 700 Normal Member of AYFN and Alumni: USD 700 Non-member: USD 775 |
| Selection process | 1. Online application (15 August – 15 November 2023) 2. First round announcement (1 December 2023) 3. Social project campaign -Short listed candidates. 4. Final decision | 1. Online application (15 August – 15 November 2023) 2. First round announcement (1 December 2023) 3. Social project campaign -Short listed candidates. 4. Final decision | First come, first service basis 1. Online application 2. Pay the down payment of program fee (USD 200) 3. Visa processing 4. Pay the rest of program fee. |
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How to apply?
| Procedure | Fully Funded Scholarship Scheme | Partially Funded Scholarship Scheme | Self-funded Scheme |
| Step 1 | Pay the non-refundable selection fee. USD 15 (IDR 225,000) You can pay using Visa or MasterCard or JCB Card “CLICK HERE“ to pay. Note: AYFN office is located in Indonesia. So, we charge the selection fee in Indonesian Rupiah Currency (IDR) via Xendit. USD 1 = IDR 15,000. Excluded: admin fee of 5% | Pay the non-refundable selection fee. USD 10 (IDR 150,000) You can pay using Visa or MasterCard or JCB Card “CLICK HERE“ to pay. Note: AYFN office is located in Indonesia. So, we charge the selection fee in Indonesian Rupiah Currency (IDR) via Xendit. USD 1 = IDR 15,000 Excluded: admin fee of 5% | Pay the non-refundable registration fee. USD 20 (IDR 300,000) You can pay using Visa or MasterCard or JCB Card “CLICK HERE“ to pay via Xendit Note: AYFN office is located in Indonesia. So, we charge the registration fee in Indonesian Rupiah Currency (IDR) via Xendit. USD 1 = IDR 15,000 Excluded: admin fee of 5% |
| Step 2 | Fill up the application form ==> Register Online here! Deadline of application submission: 15 November 2023 (23.59 GMT+7) | Fill up the application form ==> Register Online here! Deadline of application submission: 15 November 2023 (23.59 GMT+7) | Fill up the application form ==> Register Online here! Deadline: 31 January 2024 (23.59 GMT+7) or till quota is over. 10 slots remaining. |
| Step 3 | Announcement of first round selection result – short listed candidate | Announcement of first round selection result – short listed candidate | Pay the down payment: USD 200 |
| Step 4 | Social project campaign Term and condition | Social project campaign Term and condition | – |
| Step 5 | Final announcement | Final announcement | Pay the rest of payment |
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Accommodation and Meal during camp
During this camp, participants will be accommodated in a safe and comfortable accommodations. The accommodation id a popular and a very sociable option as you get to live and socialize with other participants, 2 -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.
