The Global Collaborative Program at Kyung Hee University: Humanity, Civilization, & Global Governance
Through a long-standing partnership between Central and Kyung Hee University in Seoul, South Korea, Central, ECSU, and SCSU students are eligible to apply to direct-enroll in Kyung Hee’s internationally acclaimed Global Collaborative summer program in Humanity, Civilization, and Global Governance. Taught by a team of internationally recognized faculty, this program offers a wide range of 3-credit courses centered on the themes of Peace and Development, Humanity and Civilization, and Global Consciousness and Service. Except for the Korean Language and Culture courses, all courses are taught in English. Join students from around the world in this dynamic academic program based in the fast-developing host country, South Korea. Classes are in session from Monday through Thursday. Students may register for a maximum of two courses.
Major: Strategic Communications Host University: Kyung Hee University Country: South Korea
Highlight: “I think it is good to have an idea of what you want to see and do initially, but you should leave room to be spontaneous. Some of my most memorable experiences, when I was studying abroad happened because I just happened to stumble across something because I got lost.”
Nida Rana
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Major: History, Secondary Education Host University: Kyung Hee University Country: South Korea
Highlight: “I recommend that for your first few days, you visit the local Daiso, which is near the subway to stock up on affordable living essentials. This subway also makes it incredibly easy to explore Seoul, so it’s only a short ride to all these trendy places like Myeong Dong, Seongsu, or Insa Dong. I would personally recommend these spots for shopping or catching surprise pop ups, like for example, skincare, and they will give out really great free gifts to you.”
Aviya Feliciano
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Major: Political Science and Accounting Host University: Kyung Hee University Country: South Korea
Highlight: “And of course shopping at some of the shopping districts is a must do. They have great prices for basically everything right now. As of 2026, the one is weaker than the dollar. So, if you're American or from Europe or from any of the stronger currencies going to Seoul, they'll have a lot more spending power. I do heavily recommend investing in skin care there because they have some of the best skin care in the entire world.”
Karissa Wiggins
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Major: Robotics/Mechatronic Engineering Technology and Computer Science Host University: Kyung Hee University Country: South Korea
Highlight: “A memorable moment, I think, would be when my K-pop class took a field trip to a music studio. It was a music studio owned by the DPR team. It was cool to be able to see how music production and music engineering work in person because that is something I'm interested in.”
Kaylin Ostuni
Major: Exploratory Host University: Kyung Hee University Country: South Korea
Highlight: "Book the trip. It is so worth it. Be open minded, get out of your comfort zone and try new things.”
