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South Korea

What's it like to study in South Korea?

School of Fashion Study Away South Korea Mark

South Korea is quickly becoming an important global fashion hub. You’ll study at Dankook University, which is just an hour from the capital city Seoul and get the chance to explore one of the world’s most technologically advanced cities. In your downtime, you’ll get to immerse yourself into Korean culture and see the world from a whole new perspective. You’ll have fun, but also learn new skills that will make valuable additions to your resume. During your time in South Korea, you’ll have the chance to:

  • Try calligraphy
  • Learn more about traditional Korean music and dance
  • Make kimchi
  • Take an authentic Taekwondo class
  • Stay at a temple
  • Visit a mud festival
  • Spend time in a folk village
  • Visit a Korean company

How studying in South Korea can help your career development?

South Korean fashion has become increasingly popular worldwide, and you’ll gain valuable insight into the industry through classes like Entrepreneurship and Design, and Planning Branding Design. During visits to Seoul, you’ll get to learn more about how Korean fashion has evolved over the centuries. There are lots of fascinating museums, including the Simone Handbag Museum and Chojun Textile and Quilt Art Museum, and sources of inspiration, like Dongdaemun Design Plaza, and Myeongdong shopping district. You can also catch the express train from Seoul to Daegu, where you’ll find a fashion gem: the Daegu Textile Museum. You’ll deepen your knowledge of the international fashion landscape and leave with a better understanding of the South Korean fashion industry.

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Haruna Heima

"I'd love to return to South Korea at some point in my career. I felt like completing an internship in Seoul and getting hands-on experience helped me apply what I'd studied in class. I also grew as a person and learned a lot about myself, as I went to a different school, met new people, and went sightseeing by myself. Two years on, I'm still refining what I learned during my internship. It's definitely an experience I'll never forget."

Haruna Heima
Fashion Merchandising with minors in International Business and Japanese

Mi’Angel Daniels

"The Study Away program had such a personal and professional impact on me. It was an unforgettable experience that I still love to talk about, as I made so many memories and lifelong friends during that trip. Visiting South Korea opened my eyes to a whole new world. Now, I firmly believe nothing beats the experience of completely immersing yourself into another culture.

I'd always dreamed of visiting South Korea, as that's where my grandmother is from, and I was welcomed by amazing food, people, and endless entertainment. It seemed nerve racking at first since it was my first time traveling outside the country, but it was so worth it! I got to see how South Koreans view fashion from their viewpoint and witness the professional differences in how they approach work. The two months I spent in South Korea has left a lasting impression on me, and it was nothing short of amazing!"

Mi'Angel Daniels
Masters of Fashion Industry Studies Graduate Student at Â鶹´«Ã½
Fashion Design