나만의 서울을 Define your
찾아보자 SeoulQuest
하나 밖에 없는 여정, An unparalleled journey,
나답게. authentically yours.
Academic Immersion
An elite academic residency
Designed for ambitious high school students seeking an enriching summer experience in Korea, SeoulQuest is a transformative six-week academic residency in the nation’s capital. This is not a K-pop summer camp; it is an intellectually rigorous pre-college program where motivated students transform their curiosity into expertise on Korea’s past and future. By blending rigorous academics at Ewha Womans University with a customized chronological exploration of Korean society, we provide the intellectual tools for students to navigate one of the world’s most exciting and dynamic nations. Beyond the classroom, SeoulQuest offers a bespoke experience tailored to your specific trajectory. Through 1:1 projects and networking sessions with industry professionals in business, technology, and history, students gain a definitive competitive advantage for their future university applications.
The City as Your Syllabus
Your Summer in Seoul: A Chronological Journey
Week One
The Joseon Dynasty
Week Two
The Japanese Occupation Period
Week Three
The Korean War (6.25 War)
Week Four
The Miracle on the Han River
Week Five
The Democratization of Korea
Week Six
The Korean Wave (Hallyu)
Mornings: Rigorous Academics at Ewha
SeoulQuest students spend their mornings mastering Korean at Ewha Womans University, where they are enrolled in a coeducational 120-hour, 6-credit Korean language course. This college-level program condenses two years of high school study into six intensive weeks, culminating in an official transcript that signals readiness for top-tier global universities.
Note: While Ewha is the world’s top-ranked women’s university, its international language programs are coeducational and open to students of all genders.
Afternoon: Exploration and Mentorship
Launch your weekly inquiry into Korea's past with curated films that challenge existing narratives and provide a deeper look at the theme.
Supplement your Korean history and culture studies with museum visits and sessions led by professionals in business, entertainment, security, and history.
Navigate Seoul alongside a university-aged mentor who serves as a cultural liaison and academic supporter. These sessions offer a direct connection to local life, from language tutoring to discovering the city's best-hidden spots.
Pursue a bespoke professional or creative trajectory through recurring 1:1 or 2:1 sessions, with options ranging from Creative Arts and Modern Culture to Advanced Language Studies and PhD-led Research.
What is included?
Tangible Value and Unparalleled Support
World-Class
Academics
120 hours of instruction and a 6-credit transcript from a top-ranked Korean institution (a $17,500 value at private 4-year universities).
Bespoke 1:1
Activities
A fully customized weekly activity for each student—ranging from fashion design to journalism to collge-level research.
Premium
Residence
Room and board in a high-end, amenity-rich residence hall with 24/7 oversight. All meals included, mindful of dietary restrictions.
Guided
Mentorship
Mentorship from a Korean university student, providing unrivaled local insights and personalized academic support.
Full Operational
Support
Airport pickup and dropoff, SIM cards, transit passes, health insurance, and pre/post-arrival orientation sessions.
Why Choose SeoulQuest?
Excellence, Authenticity, and Care
EXCLUSIVE ACADEMIC FOUNDATION
SeoulQuest is the only program that pairs your summer experience with a 6-credit, 120-hour intensive language course at Ewha. Our students walk away with more than memories; ultimately, they depart with an academic portfolio that proves two things at once: functional fluency in a critical global language and readiness to conquer the most rigorous coursework at the world’s leading universities.
AUTHENTIC ENGAGEMENT
We respect our students’ intelligence enough to engage honestly with Korea—the miracles and the struggles alike. This country has faced immense hardships, and SeoulQuest students will be asked to examine Korea during some of its darkest hours. We believe acknowledging these challenges is essential to a true understanding of the peninsula, and we trust our students to find meaning in the struggle. In our experience, when given the opportunity, they rise to the occasion.
EXPERIENCED, STUDENT-CENTERED LEADERSHIP
SeoulQuest is built on a foundation of lived experience. Program Director Sarah Mack’s relationship with Korea began as a 15-year-old exchange student. Today, she uses that firsthand insight to balance student agency with the uncompromising safety and oversight. We know exactly what it’s like to be in the student’s shoes—and the parent’s.