Ajou University has successfully concluded its international exchange programs for foreign students_the 2025 Ajou International Summer School (AISS, Ajou International Summer School) and the (ABC, Ajou Bespoke College).

The ABC Program ran for two weeks, from July 2 to July 15, beginning with an orientation held at Yulgok Hall. A total of 19 students from partner universities abroad including the University of Wisconsin, University of Southern California, University of South Florida, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, and the University of California, San Diego participated alongside 10 students from Ajou University. The program was designed to foster growth through capstone design projects, corporate field trips, and cultural exchange between international students and their Ajou counterparts. Participants visited companies such as Naver, Samsung Electronics, Gyeonggi Provincial Council, Dentium, Celltrion, and Daewoong Pharmaceutical, and explored Korean culture and history through experiences like visits to the National Museum of Korea, K-POP dance classes, and the Hwaseong Haenggung Palace.

The program also included special lectures such as:

• Data Analysis on Korea's Economic and Cultural Development by Prof. Yoon Cheon-Seok (Global Business)
• Korea's Industrial History and Growth through Early Entrepreneurship by Prof. Kim Chan-Woo (University-Industry Cooperation)
• Modern History Rooted in Ancient Korea by Prof. Han Sang-Woo (History)
• Promoting Historical Content through National Museum Exhibits by Prof. Park Jae-Yeon (Cultural Contents)

The AISS program was conducted over a three-week period starting on June 30, concluding with a graduation ceremony on July 18. During the program, students took courses such as:

• Data Analytics and Business Decision Making by Prof. Lee Sang-Kyu (Endicott College)
• Macroeconomic Development by Prof. Kim Tae-Bong (Economics)
• Understanding Korean Culture by Scott Scattergood (Dasan College)
• Sustainability by Prof. Lee Jae-Young (Environmental Safety Engineering)
• Korean Language by Professors Jeong Mi-Hye and Jeong Mi-Ji (Dasan College)

In addition to classes, students enjoyed various cultural experiences including K-POP dance, traditional Korean cuisine, and visits to Bukchon Hanok Village. They also toured local landmarks such as the Samsung Innovation Museum, Hwaseong Haenggung Palace, and Suwon Media Center, gaining insights into both Korea’s past and present.

At the AISS farewell, Prof. Lee Sang-Kyu told the graduates, “If you experienced something here that can only be found in Korea, make sure to record it. It will surely be something worth remembering.” He emphasized the lasting value of the students’ experiences in Korea.

Exchange students enjoyed a K-pop dance

Hwaseong Haenggung Palace Tour