Sogang University! President’S Located in the Heart of Seoul, Sogang University Was Founded by the Society of Jesus in 1960
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35 Baekbeom-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul 04107, Korea Be as proud of Tel +82-2-705-8118 Fax +82-2-705-8060 wwwe.sogang.ac.kr Sogang as Sogang is proud of you Academic Excellence Sogang University strives to apply its tradition of academic excellence to nurture students with the intellectual skills and creativity crucial in our fast-changing world. Person for Others Based on the Jesuit tradition of educating the whole person, Sogang nurtures men and women, who will serve others as global citizens. 04 | 05 Be as proud of Sogang as Sogang is proud of you Working across disciplines, Sogang instills knowledge and perspective among its community members with commitment to further enhance their potential. President's Welcome 06 | 07 Welcome to Sogang University! President’s Located in the heart of Seoul, Sogang University was founded by the Society of Jesus in 1960. Since its foundation, Sogang has grown into one of the most prestigious universities in Korea. Sogang seeks scholastic excellence by providing world-class education through its outstanding faculty, state- of-the-art research, quality educational programs, and rigorous academic management system based on the Jesuit education philosophy. Welcome The Direction of Sogang University Education • Establishing a holistic education with people and beliefs that explore justice, pursue truth, and honor the dignity of humanity and the value of life. • Cultivating globalized talents that actively participate in the international community beyond language, history, culture, and geographical boundaries. • Pursuing excellence in new and emerging advanced sciences, as well as in the humanities, social sciences, and natural sciences, thereby achieving balanced academic development. Sogang particularly strives to offer the best educational environment for our domestic and international students. On behalf of the faculty, students, and staff at Sogang University, I sincerely invite you to come and experience a globalized Korean education. At Sogang, students expand their dreams, discover new opportunities and possibilities, and grow to their full potential. Jong Gou Park President, Sogang University 08 | 09 About Sogang Sogang University, founded by the Society of Jesus in 1960, is the only Jesuit institution of higher education in Korea. In spite of its relatively short history, Sogang University has established itself as a top university in Korea. There are 25 departments within 7 schools in the undergraduate program with 8,000 students and 408 full-time, tenure-track professors. There are 12 graduate schools including professional and special graduate schools with a student enrollment of 4,000 in master’s and doctoral programs. Approximately 5,100 foreign students study annually at Sogang University in various academic programs. Recognized for its high standard of education, Sogang University boasts the highest employment rate with major corporations in Korea with over forty thousand alumni working in influential positions in various areas of society. In its efforts to make the campus more international, Sogang University offers the best services to foreign students in order to make their stay at Sogang as seamless and memorable as possible. About Sogang 10 | 11 IDEALS OF EDUCATION PIONEER IN KOREAN Sogang University was established by the Society of Jesus HIGHER EDUCATION to provide an education based on Catholic beliefs but in conformity with the Korean tradition of education. First in the country Sogang University aims for a holistic education with love to introduce faculty sabbatical leave system (1966) and faith, respects human dignity, and encourages the pursuit of truth. Through this education, Sogang educates to introduce lectures on television in the college talented individuals who will devote their lives to the curriculum (1967) development of a humanistic culture and community. Be as proud of Sogang as Sogang is proud of you to establish a Cosmic Ray Observatory (1972) to construct an open-access library, ‘Loyola Library’ (1973) to implement a double-major system (1975) to provide interdisciplinary program and student- designed major system (1999) to establish technology holding company, ‘Sogang Institute of Advanced Technology (SIAT)’ (2008) to establish School of Integrated Knowledge (2012) EDUCATIONAL GOALS As an educational institution under the guidance of the Education of the whole person with love and faith Society of Jesus, Sogang University aims to provide an education that teaches the veneration of God and an understanding of life’s true meaning, according to the tradition established by Jesuit universities throughout the world over the last 470 years. The education offered at Sogang University is designed to form intellectuals who combine academic excellence and creative originality, following the Jesuit tradition that has always pursued qualitative prominence. Sogang thrives to foster citizens with outstanding leadership abilities, who can contribute to society and the nation in a spirit of devotion, have a sense of responsibility, and become mature and integrated characters. Albatross Tower Sogang also aims to educate cosmopolitans who can contribute to national prosperity and world peace by Education based on Catholic beliefs understanding the current changes of the world and responding to the changes with critical judgements. Campus At Sogang, there are various activities available for students outside of the classroom. Aside from academics,L international studentsife can participate in extracurricular activities, programs offered by the Office of International Affairs, One of the best and other numerous events for international students which enable them to interact with the larger student body of Sogang University. universities in SEOUL As a Catholic university founded by the Society of Jesus, there are various campus ministry programs offered here. There are two masses each day in the Sinchon, located in the center of Seoul, is widely known as a campus chapel and weekly Bible Studies offered in English, Japanese, “University Town” because of the prestigious universities located and German. Annual trips to the “holy grounds” in Korea are offered. in the area. Sogang University, located in the center of one of the Mary Hall (Concert Hall) offers music concerts and plays throughout the year and world’s most vibrant cities, offers international students a firsthand festivals in the spring and fall. Each year, the Sogang Film Festival showcases the experience in university culture in Korea. They will have opportunities best independent movies from Korea and abroad. to interact with students of neighboring universities – Ewha Womans, Having a relatively small student body compared to other major Korean Yonsei, and Hongik. universities, Sogang University offers a family-like atmosphere for international students to help them adjust and feel at home. Students who go back to their home country after studying at Sogang wish to return to Sogang in the future. Campus Life 14 | 15 CLUBS & ASSOCIATIONS Volunteer Work Performing Arts The Student Club Association H.U.G. Masu-Z organizes the activities of Hands Up for Gathering Volunteer and exchange activity with Club for learning magic student-run clubs and works Sogang University international students to support student culture and SHOCK Sogang C.H.A.N.C.E. promote student welfare. Most Club for street dancing Concern & Help for Advancement of Needy Children student clubs are located in GwangYa throughout Educational volunteer work for Emmaus Hall. Students may join Rock band low-income youth these clubs according to their Music Club Sign Language Club interests. Examples of topics Club for those interested in vocal arts covered by these clubs include Club for those interested in sign language Singing Culture Club Korean traditional music, sports, Adreelang Singing culture study group religion, performing arts, and Educational volunteer work for underprivileged children Sogang Theater Club volunteer activities. K.U.S.A. Club for dramatic arts Orientation for student clubs Korea UNESCO Student Association are held at the beginning of the ACES academic year. This is when Amateur Chamber Ensemble student clubs gather to promote Social Culture Sogang student orchestra their activities. During this Sogang Chorus period, all clubs are given their 21C HERMIT Club for exploration of tarot cards Sogang student chorus own spot to promote their club ABYSS to new students. AIESEC International Leadership Student Association Club for Hip-Hop & Rap music Black Box Emilles Club for start-up businesses Club for creative music Enactus Kinsechs ENtrepreneurs in ACTion to US Rock band Club for practical type of business leadership Classic Guitar Club Sogang Art Club Club for those interested in art Photography Club Religion CRE-MATION The Club for criticism on creation of subcultures Navigators (comics, animations, games & etc.) Club for Christianity Sogang Film Community Buddhism Club Club for Buddhism YWAM Youth With A Mission IVF Inter-Varsity Christian Fellowship CCC Campus Crusade for Christ 16 | 17 Sports Semi-Student Club Activities Academics GOODMINTON SWIC ELM Badminton Club Sogang Wise Investment Club English Learning Meeting: A Club for learning English Club for studying investment techniques SMASH P.O.E. Racquetball Club Ignatius Primary Organization of English: English conversation club Club for doing Catholic apostolate volunteer work T.A.P. SGCC Technique Against Power Club for learning Jujitsu UDC Sogang Computer Club Union Disciple