If you do not wish to or cannot spend a year of high school in South Korea, it may be possible to spend a few weeks over the summer. The Korean school system typically runs form early March to Late December, so you could have the chance to attend a Korea exchange student program even during your summer break. Some summer programs may also have a particular aim for students, such as exploring peace and reconciliation along with Korea's past and present. Instead of staying in one location, you may have the opportunity to travel to various regions in Korea and learn from economists and historians. Although you may travel, you may still have the chance to live with a host family and might even have the chance to stay in a Buddhist temple and learn from monks.
In a summer program, you may also be able to enroll in intensive language courses on a university campus to help jumpstart your education in a language designated as a critical language by the National Security Education Program. This might grant you a head start when you enter university, as you may be able to test out of one or more required language classes. The ability to speak Korean may also help you with your future career, as some companies and international organizations may want to have employees who can speak the language
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