1. Westminster Kingsway College

2. Korean Language & Culture – An Introduction

3. Korean Culture http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=us4FrpB1WqA http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N-zrjBpKGiI Korean Cultural Centre in London Grand Buildings, 1-3 Strand, LONDON WC2N 5BW +44 20 7004 2600 http://london.korean-culture.org/welcome.do http://english.visitkorea.or.kr/enu/index.kto

4. Cultural Differences Bowing Respect to your elders Gift giving Taking your shoes off in rooms; classrooms, some restaurants Sitting and sleeping on the floor Understanding (American) English Relations between North and South Korea Time difference Smiling is a sign of embarrassment A lot to take in! Don’t worry Koreans do not expect us to get it right first time.

5. Korea The Seoul of Asia! K-POP http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wq7ftOZBy0E Korean Soap Operas Korean film

6. Korea Korea is safe and clean You can drink the water No recommended vaccinations Crime rate https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/south-korea

7. Currency What is the currency? Korean Won (₩) ₩ 8,000 is around £5 How much to take? How to take currency? cash/ travellers cheques/ cards Don't forget to let your bank know if your will be using your card overseas

8. What to expect from accommodation? Student dormitories Sharing a room Laundry facilities Access to wifi Don’t forget adaptors for plug sockets

9. Weather The weather in Korea in July and August is very humid. Its monsoon season so expect some heavy rain fall too. Mobile phones If your planning on using your mobile phone in Korea then please check with your service provider before departure. Not all mobile phones will work in Korea. You will receive further information about where you can purchase a mobile phone (or sim card) from and for how much during your induction. Visa You do not require an visa to enter Korea. Other Useful Information

10. Itinerary – Coming Soon Hotel in Seoul for first night – Koreana Hotel Travel to Daegu by KTX high speed train Draft programme for Keimyung College programme (first 4 weeks) TBC – Yeungjin College programme and arrangements for return from Korea to London In your pre-departure guide you can expect: Your flight itinerary Emergency contact details list Finalised itinerary Copy of college travel insurance policy

11. Yeungjin College

12. Departure from London for Korea on 28 June 2014 Online check-in Flight details Airport: London Heathrow, Terminal 1, Asiana Airways, Flight OZ522, Departure time: 21.00, Flight duration: 10 hrs 50mins Meeting time and point Departures area of terminal 1 by Costa Coffee at 18.00 Please do not be late Don’t forget your passport Please do not check in before meeting with the group Be ready to pay for additional luggage if your suitcase is over weight

13. Luggage Hand Luggage (up to 10Kg) Checked in luggage (up to 20KG) For additional baggage information please check: https://eu.flyasiana.com/C/en/homepage.do?menuId=003006001000000&menuType=CMS  Passport  Currency  Medication  No liquids, sharp objects, perishable items  All valuable and breakable items  Sealed foods (no fresh or open produce)  Clothing (summer clothes)  Toiletries