Activities and field trips for Kookmin University

Semester

Orientation

At the beginning of each semester, orientation serves as a good opportunity for international students to accustom to their new lives at KMU. You can also learn more about the clubs and other on-campus opportunities available to you.

Festivals and other campus events

Each semester offers diverse events and meetings for international students, such as an athletic meeting and field day in the fall and a BBQ party in the spring. Programs are arranged by each department to support engagement with local students.

Kookmin has more than 70 clubs to choose from and a variety of outlets for artistic activities, including exhibitions, music, dance, and drama performances. The Kookmin Art Center has a gallery, film studio, two theatres, and three dance studios. A concert hall hosts music concerts and other performances and lectures throughout the year.

Every May, the General Students Association holds a big festival called Daedongje, which offers club introduction ceremonies, exhibitions, singing contests, dance competitions, and more. These events are arranged by individual clubs to promote themselves and expose students to different aspects of campus life.

Other campus activities including kimchi-making, international day, and volunteer opportunities.

Global Peers Program

Kookmin’s Global Peers Program promotes interactions between international and local students through a partner system. International students can adjust to their new environment and experience Korean culture firsthand with their buddy. Likewise, USAC students are encouraged to introduce and share their culture and lifestyle with their Korean buddies, which broadens the world view for both. Matches with buddies will be made prior to arrival.

Field trips

Organized field trips (free or small charge to cover costs) are held throughout the year.

Summer

Cultural experiences

KMU has designed immersive cultural experiences to help you learn and discover Korean culture during your summer program while earning college credit. Examples of past experiences include: Korean tea ceremony, kimchi making, visit to Gyeongbokgung Royal Palace, K-Pop, visit to National Hangeul Museum, and Lotte World.

Completion ceremony

Upon the conclusion of your program, you will be awarded a completion certificate. This will be a special time to say farewell to your instructors and new friends.

One-day cultural experience field trip

This all-day field trip, included in your program fee, takes you to either Nami Island or a Korean folk village.

Namiseom, or Nami Island, is a half-moon-shaped isle famous for its beautiful tree lined roads. It was designated a UNICEF Child Friendly Park, and is the first for Korea and only the 14th park in the world to receive such a designation.

When visiting the Korean folk village, you will be able to watch cultural performances such as nongak (farmer’s music), martial arts on horseback, and traditional ceremonies. You can also sample traditional foods like songpyeon (sweet, chewy rice cakes), injeolmi (rice cakes coated in soybean powder), or pajeon (savory green onion pancake).