Curtin University, Perth Australia
Lingnan University, Hong Kong
University of Tuebingen, Germany
Yonsei University, Seoul, S. Korea
All HWS exchange partners are accredited, degree-granting institutions where HWS students have access to a full curriculum. In each case, in order to send a Hobart or William Smith student, HWS must also receive a local student from the exchange partner. Thus admission to exchange programs can be competitive as we generally have only one or two places available for each program. Although the academic programs are structured differently, HWS students will receive full credit for their exchange semester (or year), and will have international course grades figured into their cumulative GPA.
About Curtin University
(Please note that a maximum of 1 slot will be available in Perth for
2009/10)
Curtin is a large research university ranked among the best in
Australia. It has more than 25,000 students, including over 3000
international students. The main campus is not far from Perth City
(the capital of Western Australia), ideally situated for those who
want to experience the unique opportunities of Western Australia,
from hiking or horse riding in the Karri and Marri forests, diving at
Ningaloo Reef and Rottnest Island, surfing at Margaret River, or
joining Curtin Volunteers! in one of their programs serving
a remote Aboriginal community. The range of courses is extensive,
facilities state of the art and teaching staff highly qualified and
personable. The university is particularly recommended to students
interested in the following disciplines: Anthropology, Art (studio),
Australian and Aboriginal Studies, Biology, Chemistry,
Communications/Media, Computer Science, Economics, Geoscience,
Mathematics, Psychology, and Physics. For more information go to:
www.curtin.edu.au.
About Lingnan University
Lingnan University seeks to provide its students with quality
education distinguished by the best liberal arts traditions from both
East and West. It adopts a whole-person approach to education,
teaching students to think, judge, care and act responsibly in the
constantly changing circumstances of life in Hong Kong, the region
and the world. The university is officially "bilingual" with the
majority of classes offered in English to both its international and
Chinese students. The Lingnan student body comprises approximately
4,500 students - half undergraduates and half Master's students.
Lingnan University is best known for its Business and Economics
programs, as well as Cultural Studies, History, Media and Film,
Philosophy and Asian Studies (including Chinese language).
International students have many clubs and activities from which to
choose and can enjoy the amenities offered by Hong Kong, one of
Asia's most diverse and cosmopolitan cities. Hong Kong has 7 million
residents, 95% of whom are ethnic Chinese. English, however, is
widely spoken throughout the island. For more information go to:
www.ln.edu.hk
About the University of Tuebingen
Founded in 1477, Eberhard-Karls-Universität of Tuebingen is a
university of 20,000 students in a small, historic city of 85,000.
(The saying goes that Tuebingen is a town on the university campus.)
Its diverse faculty offer specializations in the fields of Protestant
Theology, Catholic Theology, Law, Economics and Business
Administration, Medicine, Philosophy and History, Social and
Behavioral Sciences, Modern Languages, Cultural Sciences, Mathematics
and Physics, Chemistry and Pharmacy, Biology, Geosciences and
Informatics, all of which are taught in German. For international
students, in addition to courses on language, culture, and literature
offered during the normal German semesters, Tuebingen offers
intensive language courses year round for the continuing
language-learner, as well as various special programs in the context
of the university's international partner institutions. Tuebingen has
a 900-year old history, and its old town runs along the picturesque
Neckar River. Stuttgart, Munich, and Strasbourg (in France) are all
nearby, as are other sites of cultural interest or natural beauty
(including the Black Forest). For more information go to: www.uni-tuebingen.de/intrel/exchange.html
About Yonsei University, Seoul, South Korea
Korea's oldest university, Yonsei was established in 1885 as a
Christian institution of higher learning. Yonsei's spacious, quiet
and wooded campus is 20 minutes from the economic, political and
cultural center of Seoul. The university enrollment is over 38,000
students (including a satellite campus). About 400-500 international
students attend Yonsei from partner universities in 45 countries.
Exchange students may choose from over 60 courses taught in English
by the international undergraduate division. Native speakers of
Korean are also welcome to elect other courses offered by the
university provided that reading and writing skills are also at an
appropriate level. Curricular strengths at Yonsei include Asian
Studies, Economics and Business, International Relations, Religious
Studies and Sociology. In addition to the many cultural and social
opportunities available to HWS students on the Yonsei campus, the
university offers optional international buddy and host family
programs to facilitate integration into the local community. Club
options range from traditional folk music, drama, photography, and
calligraphy to political, religious, and sporting organizations.
Within Seoul, students can visit museums, Palaces and temples, as
well as enjoy a variety of cultural activities and the traditional
coffee houses throughout the city. For more information go to:
oia.yonsei.ac.kr
HWS exchange programs are open to juniors and seniors in good academic and social standing with a minimum GPA of 3.0. Applicants to Tuebingen are also required to have completed the equivalent of four semesters of German with a B average. Lingnan and Yonsei will consider applications from exceptional sophomore students when space is available. These programs are recommended only for students who are extremely independent, both socially and academically. Note: the academic calendars for each site are quite different than at HWS. Seniors might not be back in time for Commencement. If you apply to Tuebingen in the fall, please note that this is a full-year program. In the spring, it is for one semester only.
In Perth, Hong Kong, and Seoul, students reside in residence halls run by the host universities for international undergraduate and graduate students. All rooms are furnished and there are communal kitchen/cooking facilities placed throughout the residences for the use of the residents. In Tuebingen, students live in apartments with other international or German students; the international office staff provides assistance in locating housing.
Students will be charged standard HWS tuition and a $500 administrative fee. This will cover credit for a four-course semester, airport arrival services and orientation program. Note that no room or board charge is included as students will pay rent directly to the host university or apartment landlord and either purchase or prepare their own food (depending upon preference and site). Students should bring the HWS room and board fees with them to cover these expenses. Additional expenses not covered include airfare, books, visas, personal expenses, (laundry, entertainment, ground transportation and independent travel). CGE staff will provide reasonable cost estimates for each site.
NOTE: The information contained in this brochure is subject to change. Please see the CGE for more information.
