Korea

Despite its small size, South Korea is densely populated with the capital - Seoul - containing a population of over 10.5 million. In the main cities, you will see the interesting juxtaposition of modern technology - (almost everybody holds a cellphone or watches a Korean drama while using public transport) alongside preserved history in places like Gyeonbokgung Palace and Haeinsa Temple. The country's relatively small internal market encouraged an early emphasis on the external market in recent history, and the country can be seen reaping the rewards with their electronics, automobiles and even pop-culture spreading like wildfire amongst major international markets. This sets the scene for South Korea as an emerging destination with valuable educational value.

Humanities
General Paper and History Focus...

• Visit factories and plants of Multi-National Corporations to appreciate the growing economic might of South Korea.
• Gain insights into Korean media with visits to local newspaper companies and TV drama centres.
• Learn about the history and continuing tensions between North and South Korea, as well as the country's delicate relationship with the U.S.A. at the DMZ and other related sites.
• Learn what to do in the event of natural disaster or an MRT fire at dedicated educational centres.

Music

• Participate in an exchange programme with musical groups of performing arts schools, and work on joint performances.
• Learn about traditional Korean music and attend amazing non-verbal musical extravaganzas.
• Attend workshops specific to the type of music or instruments involved.

Eco-Tour

• Visit and experience life in a "Slow City", with no internet, modern devices and negligible power consumption.
• See Asia's largest greenhouse gardens.
• Admire the world's first solar-powered, high-tech "floating islands" along the Hangang River.
• Have a guided tour of a "Zero-Energy" building where multiple energy-saving technologies are integrated.
• Trek through various national and ecological parks, habitats for migratory birds and other unique flora and fauna.