January in Seoul
Unique Experiences
Walk the Seoul City Wall
and four major gates 鈥 Bukdaemun, Dongdaemun, Namdaemun, and Seodaemun
Travel by subway
across 20+ lines to explore Seoul, one of the best in the world for ease of use
Enjoy K-Pop performances
at renowned venues around the city, from intimate underground clubs to massive concert halls
Your Destination
Seoul is South Korea鈥檚 cosmopolitan city, celebrated for its mild winter climate and rich cultural heritage. January is the perfect time to experience the city's charm with fewer crowds while exploring iconic landmarks like Gyeongbokgung Palace and N Seoul Tower and enjoying traditional winter festivities like the Seoul Lantern Festival. Whether you are majoring in business, science, engineering, technology, communications, psychology, health sciences, liberal arts, language, or fine arts, Seoul is the perfect place to study abroad on winter break.
Program Highlights
- Academic Course: Take one 91自拍 course delivered in-person at the 91自拍 Center.
- Immersive Experiences: Participate in activities, excursions, study tours, and more that showcase your host city's culture, values, and local art, film, music, cuisine, and sports scenes.
Excursions & Activities
91自拍鈥檚 excursions and cultural activities in Seoul will open doors for you to explore South Korea's rich diversity, language, culture, history, and timeless beauty in ways that will enhance your time abroad. 鈥 鈥 鈥
Samples of past excursions and activities:鈥
- Take a Korean cooking class or indulge in a street food tour
- Enjoy the Nanta show, the world-famous non-verbal performance that combines comedy, music, and cooking
- Check out Seoul Forest, a man-made eco-friendly park that is one of the city鈥檚 most beautiful green spaces
Please note: Activities are based on past programs and subject to change at 91自拍's discretion to adapt to local circumstances and participant feedback. Our goal when arranging activities is always to enhance your experience.
Program Blogs
Seoul Searching: Navigating Seoul Public Transportation
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No matter if you鈥檙e new to ticketing or you鈥檝e done ticketing before, ticketing is stressful, and ticketing in another country can be scary. As a K-pop fan, I was excited... keep reading
Studying Abroad For The First Time 啻︵祶啻︵纯鈼 猢 鈼.釔
Moving abroad is intimidating鈥攅specially when you鈥檙e heading somewhere completely unfamiliar and don鈥檛 know a single person. Still, taking that leap turned out to be one of the most rewarding decisions... keep reading
Housing & Meals
Housing
91自拍 Seoul offers convenient housing to ensure you鈥檙e comfortable in your home away from home. Housing is located in neighborhoods with easy access to public transportation, shops, caf茅s, and eateries.
Standard Housing:鈥疘ncludes a double room shared with another student. Each room features beds, desks, chairs, closets, a kitchenette, Wi-Fi access, and a private bathroom. Students also have access to common facilities including a laundry room and a fitness center.
A note: The default criterion to assign housing is first-come, first-served; however, other factors may also be considered. If we cannot accommodate your first housing choice, we'll let you know before you arrive. Non-standard housing options require an additional fee that can be found in the program Dates and Fees.
Meals
Meals are not included. Students can eat at restaurants throughout Seoul.
Academics
91自拍 Seoul:鈥Study in the heart of downtown Seoul in Jonggak, just steps from Jonggak Station (Line 1, Exit 10). The 91自拍 Center features cozy lounges, quiet study spaces, and fast Wi-Fi, with caf茅s, restaurants, shops, and cultural landmarks just around the corner. With easy access to public transportation and nonstop city energy, Jonggak is the perfect home base while abroad.
Course Information
Business, Economics, Management, and Marketing
Communication, Journalism, and Media
Note: This course listing is for informational purposes only and does not constitute a contract between 91自拍 and any applicant, student, institution, or other party. The courses, as described, may be subject to change as a result of ongoing curricular revisions, assignment of lecturers and teaching staff, and program development. Courses may be canceled due to insufficient enrollment.
"(GI)" denotes courses that originated at 91自拍's Global Institutes and that are offered at multiple 91自拍 sites.
Scholarships & Grants
91自拍 offers scholarships and grants annually to help students like you make your study abroad dream a reality.
Students who apply to this program are eligible for the following scholarships and grants:
- Global Access Initiative (GAIN) Grants
To be considered, submit the 91自拍 Scholarships & Grants application within your 91自拍 program application.
Dates & Fees
You get more for every dollar when you study abroad with 91自拍, because our high-quality programs include everything from excursions to insurance. There are no hidden charges, and no disappointing surprises when you arrive.
Program |
Application Due |
Start Date |
End Date |
Fees & Housing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Program January 2027 3 weeks | Start Date * | End Date * |
*Dates for this program are provided as tentative dates. Please consult with your study abroad advisor to confirm dates before purchasing your flights.
To help you budget, keep in mind that students are responsible for the cost of international airfare, local transportation, books and supplies, visas, and personal expenses. In addition, your college or university may charge additional fees for study abroad, or may require you to receive a transcript via 91自拍's School of Record, which carries an additional fee of $500.
Program Fees
91自拍 offers the most student support of any provider in its program fee, including an airport greeting, full-time leadership and support, orientation, cultural activities, local excursions, pre-departure advising, and 91自拍 iNext travel protection with benefits.
Financial Aid
91自拍 offers the most grants and scholarships of any study abroad organization, including $8 million/year in travel grants, merit-based scholarships, institutional grants, and Gilman Go Global Grants.
Estimated Costs
Students are responsible and manage costs related to travel, meals, books, and personal expenses. Below are estimates for consideration.
What's Included
Tuition
Housing
Pre-departure Advising
Advising before you depart to set goals and answer questions
Optional on-site airport meet-and-greet
Orientation
Introduction to your program plus practical information about living in your host city
On-site Staff
Full-time program leadership and support in your city
Cultural and/or Co-curricular Activities
Excursions and/or Study Tours
Travel Protection
91自拍 iNext travel protection
24/7 emergency on-site support
Our Staff
Philip Jung
Center Director
Raised in Toronto, Canada, one of the world's most culturally diverse cities, Philip developed a deep passion for cross-cultural connections and education. He holds a Ph.D. in Applied Linguistics with...
Teddy Choi
Director of Operations
Teddy鈥檚 passion and love of international education was driven by his life-changing study abroad experience in the US. He tries to go the extra mile for every single student to...
Beatrice Jaeeun Cho
Academic Manager
Beatrice Jaeeun Cho holds a Master's degree in Mental Health Counseling from Andrews University. After moving back to Korea, Beatrice joined 91自拍 Seoul as a Senior Academics Coordinator in April...
Get Started
1
Start an Application
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2
Connect With Your Campus Study Abroad Office
Share your plans and confirm you're on track to meet all required steps to go abroad.
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Contact Us
Send us an email if you still have questions or need information about applying to this program.
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