Virginia Tech RSAP Summer 2020 Seoul 서울 | Taipei 台北 | Tainan 台南
Each year, Sols ce partners with a select number of universi es to create one-of-a-kind, fully customizable study experiences around the world. With careful guidance from Sols ce’s team of American and interna onal educators, Virginia Tech RSAP students will gain invaluable insight into the ancient history and modern marvels of South Korea and Taiwan.
Sols ce provides three core services: (1) assistance in developing your program i nerary; (2) comprehensive pre-departure support; and (3) facilita on of all logis cal provisions (e.g., domes c and interna onal airfare, buses, hotel accommoda ons, restaurant recommenda ons and bookings, ac vity planning, and Sols ce program leaders).
Please note that while the spirit of the below schedule will remain unchanged, certain aspects — in consulta on with VT faculty leaders — are subject to be updated. Company and university visits are typically scheduled one to five months prior to the program start date. As a result, our proposal may include a few placeholders for unspecified visits. Each will be specified in the months leading up to May 2020, and this process will be completed in close collabora on with Virginia Tech faculty leaders. Sols ce maintains a strong track record of providing engaging and impac ul visits to local firms, mul na onal corpora ons, local educa onal ins tu ons, and more.
Our team looks forward to welcoming Virginia Tech RSAP to South Korea and Taiwan in 2020!
May 17 - May 23: Seoul | Engineering Educa tion in South Korea’s Capital City . Day 1 | Sunday, May 17 (Washington, DC to Seoul) All Day Fly from Washington, DC to Seoul, South Korea
Day 2 | Monday, May 18 (Seoul) A ernoon Arrive in Seoul and transfer to your hotel While traveling into Seoul, engage in a comprehensive orienta on session to understand and conceptualize the journey ahead and share program goals and expecta ons amongst your fellow travellers. 7:00 PM Welcome to Seoul! Enjoy a group welcome dinner with Hanyang University faculty and students
Day 3 | Tuesday, May 19 (Seoul) 8:30 AM Tour Hanyang University in small groups led by local students, then par cipate in a welcome ceremony with local peers, faculty, and fellow RSAP classmates 11:00 AM A end a guest faculty lecture: “Sustainable Development Solu ons and Energy Engineering in South Korea”
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12:30 PM Lunch on Hanyang campus with local students 2:00 PM Embark on a guided walking tour of downtown Seoul Commence your journey at the contemporary Seoul City Hall before witnessing the Changing of the Royal Guard at the walled Deoksugung Palace, former residence of the Korean imperial family. Next, visit the iconic Gwanghwamun Gate constructed in 1395 AD, then explore the Na onal Folk Museum. 6:30 PM Group dinner at an authen c Gogi Gui Korean BBQ restaurant
Day 4 | Wednesday, May 20 ( Seoul) Morning Company visit to Samsung A ernoon/Evening Free me to explore Seoul!
Day 5 | Thursday, May 21 ( Seoul) 9:00 AM Company visit to Hyundai Motor Factory Tour the produc on lines and par cipate in a roundtable discussion with engineers at Hyundai’s 440 acre Asan Plant, where over 30,000 passenger vehicles are manufactured annually. 12:00 PM Enjoy a group lunch nearby 2:00 PM Experience K-pop culture at SMTOWN SMTOWN is the cultural complex of the SM Entertainment Company, Korea’s largest entertainment label and o en credited with sparking the K-pop wave that popularized Korean music and entertainment worldwide. 5:30 PM Small group dinners at the Gwangjang Market and free me to explore Seoul
Day 6 | Friday, May 22 ( Seoul) 9:00 AM A end an engineering workshop at Hanyang University: “Discovering Korean Culture through GPS Devices” Deepen your knowledge of Korean history and society through a GPS scavenger hunt compe on. Prizes awarded! 12:00 PM S pend lunch at Hanyang University with local students 2:00 PM Company visit to a local engineering firm 6:00 PM Group dinner at a Hanok-style restaurant Origina ng in the 14th century, Hanok architecture emphasizes harmony between humans and nature. As customary, patrons dine on classical cuisine while seated on the floor around communal wooden tables.
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Day 7 | Saturday, May 23 ( Seoul) 10:00 AM Visit the Korean Folk Village Delve into South Korean heritage through interac ve workshops, recrea onal ac vi es and ritual performances at this live museum-meets-theme park. A ernoon/Evening Free me to explore Seoul
May 24 - May 30: Taipei and Tainan | Innova on and Culture in Taiwan | Day 8 | Sunday, May 24 ( Seoul to Taipei) Morning Fly non-stop from Seoul to Taipei (~2.5 hours) 1:00 PM Check into our hostel, then enjoy group lunch and mid-program reflec on 3:00 PM Embark on a walking tour of Ximending Old Street and downtown Taipei 6:00 PM Small group dinners and free me to stroll through the Shilin Night Market Sample bubble tea, Korean omele es, fried buns, and a variety of local dishes at this bustling night market, o en considered the center of Taipei’s beloved street snack lifestyle.
Day 9 | Monday, May 25 ( Taipei) 9:00 AM Company visit to a local engineering firm 12:00 PM Group lunch at a Taiwanese noodle house 2:00 PM Hike up Xiangshan, also known as Elephant Mountain 4:00 PM Ascend Taipei 101 for panoramic views of the city Typhoon and earthquake resistant, this environmentally friendly skyscraper is equipped with one of the world’s fastest elevator systems: visitors can travel from the 5th to 89th floor in a record-breaking 37 seconds. 6:00 PM Small group dinners and free me to explore Taipei
Day 10 | Tuesday, May 26 ( Taipei) 9:00 AM Visit a local university for a lab tour and cultural exchange ac vi es 12:00 PM Lunch on campus with local students 2:00 PM Partake in a guided tour of the Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall Learn about the history of the Chinese Na onalist Party (KMT) while exploring one of Taiwan’s most important historical and poli cal landmarks. 4:00 PM Free me to explore Taipei
Day 11 | Wednesday, May 27 ( Taipei to Tainan) Early Morning Check out of hostel; travel by high-speed train to Tainan (~2.5 hours)
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Virginia Tech RSAP Summer 2020 Seoul 서울 | Taipei 台北 | Tainan 台南
Late Morning Arrive in Tainan and explore the historical Anping Quarter The oldest city on the island, this former Dutch colony served as Taiwan’s capital for over 200 years during the Qing dynasty. Tainan is home to an array of ancient temples, idyllic beaches, and pioneering industries. 12:30 PM Free me for small group lunches near Anping Old Street 2:00 PM Discover Tainan’s Grand Mazu, City God and Confucius Temples 4:30 PM Learn about metallurgy at the Taiwan Metal Crea on Museum 7:00 PM Check into hostel; enjoy group dinner at a local specialty restaurant
Day 12 | Thursday, May 28 ( Tainan) 9:00 AM Visit a local university for a lab tour and cultural exchange ac vi es 12:00 PM Lunch on campus with local students 2:00 PM Company visit to a local engineering firm 5:00 PM Free me for small group dinners on the trendy Hai’an Road Street ar sts and entrepreneurs alike find inspira on in this re-imagined industrial district turned art zone.
Day 13 | Friday, May 29 ( Tainan) Morning/A ernoon Free me to explore Tainan 7:00 PM Enjoy a fes ve farewell dinner and reflec on with your peers and program leaders!
Day 14 | Saturday, May 30 ( Tainan to Washington, DC) All Day Travel from Tainan to the USA
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