Lingnan University
Office of Mainland and International Programmes
Seoul Women’s University Bahrom International Program 2013
***Guidance Notes***
Please read the following information carefully before filling in the application form.
Background
Seoul Women’s University, one of our exchange partner institutions in Seoul, Korea, has
organized a summer programme named Bahrom International Program 2013 and would like to
invite you to join. The programme lasts for 4 weeks, in the period from 30 June to 26 July 2013. It
provides you with an excellent platform to explore Korean culture, learn Korean and interact with
students from different cultural backgrounds through classroom learning, excursions and cultural
activities.
On-campus Accommodation and Fee Waivers
During the programme, you will be living in twin bed room of the on-campus student hostel
room. You will be invited to partner's home of Korean exchange students for the homestay
weekend. It would be the best way for you to practice Korean and to experience different
cultures. As our exchange partner, Seoul Women’s University kindly grants our students waivers
of tuition, room and board as well as excursions. For details, please refer to the programme details
on page 3.
Air Ticket Sponsorship
Lingnan University will sponsor the net airfare of the most economic and reasonable flight
between Seoul Women’s University and Hong Kong. Other expenditure including tax, security,
fuel, other miscellaneous items and your personal trips will be the responsibility of participants.
Insurance
To ensure your safety, you are required to purchase suitable and adequate insurance covering
travel, personal accident, medical expenses (accident and non-accident), hospitalisation and
emergency evacuation / repatriation before your departure to Korea, during and after the entire
period of the program.
OMIP Address: AD208/1, 2/F., Wong Administration Building
Telephone: (852) 2616-8990, Facsimile: (852) 2465-9660, Email: omip@LN.edu.hk
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Office of Mainland and International Programmes
Seoul Women’s University Bahrom International Program 2013
Eligibility
Students who wish to participate in the Seoul Women’s University Bahrom International Program
2013 are required to meet the following requirements:
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A current full time undergraduate student in Year 1 or 2 on a 3-year programme /
Year 2 or 3 on a 4-year programme
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No previous exchange experience through student exchange programme of OMIP
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Not to be considered for other student exchange programmes in the future
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Cumulative GPA as of Term 1, 2012-13: at least 2.5
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Good English
Application Method & Deadline
Please read carefully the instruction on the following pages. The duly completed application form
should be submitted to OMIP by 5:30 p.m., 14 February 2013 (Thursday).
A selection interview will be arranged in late February 2013. Please also note that OMIP reserves
the final right in the selection of students for the Seoul Women’s University Bahrom International
Program 2013.
Courses and Credit Transfer
Students who have passed the courses at Seoul Women’s University Bahrom International
Program 2013 can transfer credits back to the University with prior approval from relevant
departments / programmes / programme directors. Grades obtained will not be counted in GPA
calculation, but the actual grades obtained will be shown in the transcript.
Study Load
Credits taken are counted in the maximum study load for the academic year of 2012-13 or in the
next academic year (i.e. 2013-14) as appropriate.
Enquiry
Please contact OMIP direct at omip@LN.edu.hk. Please DO NOT contact Seoul Women’s
University. More detailed information about the summer programme is available at:
http://www.swuir.ac.kr/ (Click BIP on the navigation bar)
OMIP Address: AD208/1, 2/F., Wong Administration Building
Telephone: (852) 2616-8990, Facsimile: (852) 2465-9660, Email: omip@LN.edu.hk
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Office of Mainland and International Programmes
Seoul Women’s University Bahrom International Program 2013
***Programme Details***
Seoul Women’s University Bahrom International Program 2013
Programme Date
30 June - 26 July 2013
Duration
Programme Contents
4 week
 A series of lectures (3 credits) including Korean Contemporary
Issues, Korean History, Korean Language, Korean Religion and
Thought, Korean Costume, Korean Dance, Korean Music, Korean
Architecture, Korean Food, Korean Film, Korean Economics and
Politics
Accommodation
Double
Pick-up Service
To be confirmed
Arrival Date
30 June 2013 (To be confirmed)
Check-out Date
26 July 2013 (To be confirmed)
Programme Fees
The following fees are waived for students from exchange partner
institutions –
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Tuition fee
Room and board
Excursions
You are required to pay for a registration fee of US$300 and
miscellaneous items (varies according to personal living style).
Air Ticket Sponsorship
 Lingnan University will provide air ticket sponsorship to successful
participants. Please note that only the net airfare of the most
economic and reasonable flight between Hong Kong and Seoul
Women’s University will be sponsored. Participants are required to
purchase air ticket at the designated travel agent advised by OMIP.
 For details, please refer to “Finance Support” at OMIP website:
http://www.ln.edu.hk/omip/outgoing_stu/predeparture_information2.php
OMIP Address: AD208/1, 2/F., Wong Administration Building
Telephone: (852) 2616-8990, Facsimile: (852) 2465-9660, Email: omip@LN.edu.hk
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Office of Mainland and International Programmes
Seoul Women’s University Bahrom International Program 2013
Application Deadline
5:30 p.m., 14 February 2013 (Thursday)
 A current full time undergraduate student in Year 1 or 2 on a 3-year
programme / Year 2 or 3 on a 4-year programme
 No previous exchange / study abroad experience
Eligibility
 Not to be considered for other student exchange programmes in the
future
 Cumulative GPA as of Term 1, 2012-13: at least 2.5
 Good English
 Attend the Information Session, with details as follows:
Date: 29 January 2013 (Thursday)
Time: 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Venue: MBG07
 Complete the attached application form along with the
Application procedures
following supporting documents:
- Photo (3cm x 4cm)
- Copy of passport bio-page
 Attend selection interview in late February 2013
 Application results will be announced by early March 2013
Website
Maximum no. of quotas
http://www.swuir.ac.kr/ (Click BIP on the navigation bar)
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OMIP Address: AD208/1, 2/F., Wong Administration Building
Telephone: (852) 2616-8990, Facsimile: (852) 2465-9660, Email: omip@LN.edu.hk
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