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Table of Contents

About Daegu University Page 3- 5

Administrative Personnel of the Office of International Affairs Page 6- 8

Chapter 1 Programs offered Page 9-10 1. Graduate Program 2. Undergraduate Program 3. Program

Chapter 2 Accommodation Page 10- 12

Chapter 3 Immigration Information Page 12- 15 1. Visa 2. Other Immigration Information 3. International Student Driver's License Regulation

Chapter 4 Campus Life Guide Page 16- 25 1. General Information 2. Amenities 3. Student Activities 4. Getting Around Ha- & Daegu

Chapter 5 University Regulations Page 25- 27 1. Medical Insurance 2. Dormitory Regulations 4. Korean Language Course Regulations 2

Chapter 6 About Daegu Page 28

Chapter 7 How to Get to Daegu University Page 29- 30

ABOUT DAEGU UNIVERSITY Daegu University, Korea's first higher educational institute for special education, was founded in 1956 and included the fields of Special Education, Rehabilitation Science, and Social Welfare. Today, Daegu University is a comprehensive university with 13 colleges (95 majors), 7 graduate schools, and an enrollment of over 20,000 students.

At present, Daegu University is recognized not only as Korea's top university for Special Education, Rehabilitation Science, and Social Welfare, it is also tops in Information and Communication Technology, Industry-Academy Cooperation, and Continuing Education. In addition, it is becoming a dominant force in the fields of Design, Bio-industry, and the Automotive Parts Industry.

There are two campuses at Daegu University. Its main campus is and downtown campus is located in Daegu, Korea's third largest city. The locations ensure convenient access by plane, train, and subway. In addition, various cultural facilities and Daegu's city center are located nearby. Daegu University boasts a beautiful campus which is surrounded by Muncheonji Lake making it the ideal place to study Korean culture, language, and more.

In order to pursue the internationalization of education, Daegu University has signed agreements with over 90 institutes around the world and is now actively implementing various programs such as joint research, and faculty and student exchanges. As an example of these internationalization efforts, approximately 1,300 students are invited or dispatched to Daegu University annually. In addition, approximately 700 international students from 15 countries are enrolled at Daegu University. To support these international students, Daegu University provides scholarships of between 30 and 80 percent of tuition and provides reasonably-priced dormitory accommodations for 100 percent of its international students.

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DAEGU UNIVERSITY AT A GLANCE

Campus Area 2,685,000㎡ (268.5 ha)

13 Colleges (95 Majors) 7 Graduate Schools Faculty and Staff - Faculty: 763 - Full-time Native English Lecturers: 70 - Administrative Staff: 321 Students - Undergraduate Students: 18,776 - Postgraduate Students: 2,064 - International Students: 500

SPECIALIZED FIELDS AT DAEGU UNIVERSITY ► Special Education

ㆍRecognized as specialized university in the area of special education

ㆍSelected as the "most excellent" college of education by the Ministry of Education and

Human Resources Development

ㆍSelected as a college for the government sponsored BK (Brain Korean) 21 Project

ㆍSelected as a college for the government sponsored NURI (New University for Regional

Innovation) Project

ㆍThe highest number of students passing the public secondary school teacher's qualification examination in the nation ► Information & Communication Engineering and its related fields

ㆍSelected as a college for the government sponsored BK 21 Project

ㆍSelected as a college for the government sponsored NURI Project

ㆍExcellent educational environment (highly advanced lecture rooms)

ㆍYoung & active faculty members (the average age is 42, 100% PhD)

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ㆍHigh employment rate (86% for the last 3 years)

► Lifelong Education and Industry, Academia & Research Cooperation

INTENSIVE CULTIVATION FIELDS AT DAEGU UNIVERSITY ► Design

ㆍChosen as an excellent university according to a study of the Design field conducted in

2001by the Korean Council for University Education

ㆍPicked to support business for IT majors and Non-IT majors by the Korea IT Industry

Promotion Agency in 2002 and by the Institute for Information Technology Advancement in 2004

ㆍChosen as the central university for the government sponsored NURI Project

► Bio Industry

ㆍSelected as a college for the government sponsored BK 21 Project

ㆍSelected as a primary university for the Regional Research Center (RRC) Project designated by the Ministry of Commerce, Industry, and Energy

ㆍSelected as a primary university for the Functional Food Research Institutes

► Auto parts

ㆍ Taking the lead in car manufacturing technology at the Daegu University Specialized Center of the Gyeongbuk Techno

ㆍSelected as a leading participating college for the government sponsored NURI Project

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Chapter 1 PROGRAMS OFFERED 1. UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAM

▪ March 5 ~ 7 : Add/Drop Period for registration

▪ Academic Courses for International Students No. Course Title Time Credit Language Students

국제조직 Wed 1 2 English Korean & International students International Organizations 12

2 문화교류 Fri 78 2 English Korean & International students

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Cultural Exchange

서양문화와예절 Thu 3 2 English Korean & International students Western Culture and Etiquette 78

서양철학개론 Thu 4 Introduction to Western 2 English Korean & International students 34 Philosophy

성과사회 Tue 5 2 English Korean & International students Gender and Society 12

세계문학 Mon 6 2 English Korean & International students World Literature 34

세계의종교 7 Fri 34 2 English Korean & International students World Religions

유럽역사 Tue 8 2 English Korean & International students European History 34

최근국제관계의이해 Wed 9 Contemporary International 2 English Korean & International students 78 Relations

한국경제 Tue 10 2 English Korean & International students Korean Economics 67

한국대중문화 Tue 11 2 English Korean & International students Korean Pop Culture 78

한국문화와예절 Wed 12 2 English Korean & International students Korean Culture and Etiquette 67

한국사회의쟁점 Wed 13 Issues in South Korean 2 English Korean & International students 34 Society

2. KOREAN LANGUAGE PROGRAM

▪ August 31 (Mon): Regular session begins

▪ Class Time: 09:10-13:00

▪ Attendance: You must attend more than 4/5 of all classes. If you are late for class more than twenty minutes, it is considered as late, and three times late is counted as one absence. In addition, three times of early departure from your class is counted as one absence. 7

▪ Class Schedule Academic Year Term Start End

Regular session 1 Mar. 2, 2016 May 8, 2016

Regular session 2 May 18, 2016 July 24, 2016

Short-term session (Summer) Aug. 3, 2016 Aug. 21, 2016 2016 Regular session 3 Aug. 31, 2016 Nov. 6, 2016

Regular session 4 Nov. 16, 2016 Jan. 22, 2016

Short-term session (Winter) Feb. 1, 2016 Feb. 19, 2016

Chapter 2 ACCOMMODATION

▪ Dormitory Life Information / International House

1) Building and Room Entry - Entrance to the building is limited only to student residents. Non-residents are prohibited from entering the building. Except in exceptional circumstance, enter a building other than your own is prohibited. - Building hours are 05:00 ~ 24:00. Curfew is 24:00, thus entering or exiting the building after 24:00 is prohibited. All buildings are controlled by an automated entrance & exit control system, thus students must use their individual entrance security card when entering. ※ Entrance Security Card (Automated Entrance & Exit Control System)  Students need to use their individual entrance security card when entering the building. Entrance cards will only work for their own building.  Placing the entrance card approximately two to five centimeters over the card reader located near the door will open the door.  Entrance security cards are assigned to each student with a unique serial number. Transferring or lending cards is prohibited. Students will be punished with demerit points if found doing so.  Students must have their entrance card reissued from the administration office of Biho Dormitory immediately if lost. The replacement fee is 10,000 won, thus students must be careful not to lose their cards.  If an entrance card becomes unreadable or the door will not open, students must notify the International House Manager’s Office on the first floor or relevant dormitory assistant. The replacement fee does not apply to cards that have become unreadable.  Entrance security cards must be returned when vacating the dormitory. If students do not return their entrance card, they may not reapply to reside in the dormitory. 8

2) Notes related to theft and incidents of loss - Students are responsible for their own cash or personal valuables and even though they leave the room for a short time to a close place, they must lock the door. In particular, students should be careful while moving into and out of the dormitory residence since many theft incidents have happened when moving. - To prevent theft, security cameras have been installed at the 1st Floor entrance and exit doors and are set to record around the clock. - If students are found to be guilty of theft, the guilty party cannot reside in the dormitory during their time at Daegu University and their case will be transferred to the punishment committee. ※ Note: Life in the dormitory is regulated by a demerit point system. If students have more than 10 demerit points, they will be expelled from the dormitory. With more than 8 demerit points, students cannot apply for dormitory residence in the next semester.

▪ LAN

If you want your computer to be connected, please ask the International House Manager’s Office on the first floor. In addition, Korea has excellent broadband penetration. You can find 24 hour Internet cafes everywhere. These places charge about 1,000 KRW per hour to use their computers.

▪ Manager’s Office

- International House #1

∙Manager: 850-5288 / Working Hours: 8:30 am ~ 6:30 pm

∙Administrative Assistant: 850-5269 / Working Hours: 6:30 pm ~ midnight

-International House #2

∙Manager: 850-5298 / Working Hours: 8:30 am ~ 6:30 pm

∙Administrative Assistant: 850-5299 / Working Hours: 6:30 pm ~ midnight

▪ Phone -Room phone number of the International House Office

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. Room to Room: Dial Last Four-digit Number . Room to Office on Campus: Dial Last Four-digit Number -Calling room from off-campus . From Daegu: Dial Phone Number . From Other Areas in Korea: Dial 053 (Daegu City Code) - Phone Number . From Abroad: 82 (Access Code of South Korea) - 53 (Daegu City Code) - Phone Number * The first 0 (City Code) should be deleted when calling from overseas.

▪ Mailing address

Name Room Number ○○○ International House #1 (or #2) Daegu University Jillyang, Gyeongsan, Gyeongbuk 38453 South Korea

▪ Meals All meals at Daegu University cafeterias are priced less than USD 4.00.

Chapter 3 IMMIGRATION INFORMATION 1. VISA Students who have been admitted to the Korean Language Program can apply for either a General Short-term Visa (C-3) or a General Student Visa (D-4). Students who have been admitted to the Undergraduate or Graduate Programs should apply for a Student Visa (D-2). - General Short-term (C-3) Visa This visa is generally called a tourist visa. This visa is good for 90 days and the Status of Stay may be changed into General Student (D-4) Visa if the student wants to extend the period of study longer than 90 days. - General Student (D-4) Visa This visa is usually good for 6 months at a time and can be renewed within Korea. This visa takes approximately 1 month to process upon application at either a Korean Embassy or 10

Consulate office. The Certificate of Admission issued by Daegu University is required at the time of application. There may be additional documents or procedures required for your application depending on your nationality.

Please check with the OIA staff for more details.

2. OTHER IMMIGRATION INFORMATION ▪ Foreigner Registration Foreigners intending to stay for more than 90 days in Korea must apply for foreign registration at the Immigration Office or Branch Office under relevant jurisdictions before the required due date. All the exchange students are required to do the foreigner registration and please submit the required document below to Ms. Eunkyung of the International Education Supporting Team [Required Documents] -Passport -1 Color Photo (3x4cm) -Fee: 30,000 KRW -Application (provided by the Office of International Affairs) -Certificate of Current Enrollment (provided by the Korean Language Education Center)

▪ Re-entry Permit Registered foreigners who want to depart and re-enter Korea within the permitted period of stay must apply for a re-entry permit at the local Immigration Office or the airport immigration offices on the departure date.

▪ Obtaining Permission to Engage in Activities beyond the Limits of Current Visa Status Foreigners seeking to carry out activities beyond the limits of their current visa status without changing their status of stay must receive permission to do so prior to actually engaging in said activity. [Application Eligibility] - Students who are currently enrolled at Daegu University with a Student Visa (D-2) and who have completed at least one semester of study. -Students who are currently enrolled at Daegu University’s Korean Language Program with a General Student Visa (D-4) and who have completed at least six months of study months and who have been recommended by the Director of Korean Language Program.

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[Legal Part-time Employment Conditions] - Up to 20 hours per week during the semester - Unlimited hours during weekends, public holidays, and vacations - Limited to two workplaces [Authorized Part-time Workplaces] - Areas that are recognized as closely-related workplaces to the field of study and major - Foreign language teaching at educational organizations such as private academies is prohibited (private tutoring is prohibited). - Typical range of workplaces where students can work - Workplaces that are closely related to students' field of study or major or translation & interpretation, library book shelving, lawn mowing, campus cleaning, restaurant assistant, general office assistant, and typical range of workplaces where students can work under. - Temporary and momentary research activities that are not regular employment such as research lab projects that combine schoolwork and research, lecture assistant (temporary), experiment assistant, etc. - Other simple labor work areas that are not limited and restricted work areas ※ Note: students should hold relevant qualifications that are determined by laws and ordinances in each field. [Authorized Part-time Work Restricted Areas] - Employment in high-tech industries and research centers that requires work restriction for industry confidentiality protection - Employment in workplaces that have been categorized as immoral by the Special Exemption Law for Control and Punishment Article 2 Item 1 Number 1 & Same Law Enforcement Ordinance Article 1 Item 2 - Employment as a host or hostess in room salons, karaoke bars, etc. as determined by the Food Sanitation Act Article 21 Item 2 & Same Law Enforcement Ordinance Article 7 Item 8 - Employment in immoral workplaces as determined by the Law for Food and Entertainment Business Control Article 2 & Same Law Enforcement Ordinance Article 2 - Private tutoring as determined by the Law about Academy Establishment & Management and Tutoring & Private Lessons - Other workplaces that are against the standing and status of a student and that have been designated as employment-restricted areas by the Minster of Justice

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3. INTERNATIONAL STUDENT DRIVER’S LICENSE REGULATION To drive in Korea, international students must hold an international driver's license or a driver's license obtained in Korea. ※ Notes  International driver's licenses are valid for one year.  Students who have cars must submit copies of their driver's license and car insurance to the Division of International Affairs. [Required Documents]  Passport  Home country's driver's license  Notarized translated documents (Law Office)  Embassy's confirmation letter, 3 photos (3X4 cm)  Alien registration card [Document Submission Place]  Chilgok Driver's License Agency (Note: International driver's licenses are valid for one year.) [How to obtain a Korean driver's license]  Twenty hours of driving course practice at a professional driver's license academy  Written test (available in Chinese, English, and other languages)  On-site course driving test at the academy  Fifteen hours of road practice driving at a professional driver's license academy  Road driving test

※ Motorcycle: under 125 cc - Moped License 125 cc and over - Class 2 License

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Chapter 4 CAMPUS LIFE GUIDE 1. GENERAL INFORMATION The Administration Building, commonly referred to as the Main Building, houses all the administrative branches of Daegu University as well as the office of the president. You can find the Office of International Affairs (OIA) administrative office on the 6th floor and classrooms from 4th to 7th floor. OIA is home to all classes for international students. In addition, Bakery and cafeteria is on the lobby floor. Daegu University museum is located on the 2nd to 3nd floor. The west gate is the closest stop to the International House and Student Dorms. There are also several restaurants, a convenience store, and a sports store all located near the west gate. The main gate is the terminus for all busses running to Daegu University. In addition, there are several shops, services, and restaurants near the main gate. You can find a student department store, a travel agent, a book store, an optician, a post office, a medical clinic, and several student club headquarters at the Student Union Bldg. 2.

▪ Office of International Affairs (OIA) Location: 6th floor of the Main Administrative Building (Map # 38)

▪ Entertainment There are numerous restaurant and bars around the University. There are also pool halls, video arcades, Internet lounges (PC rooms), video and DVD rental shops, a baseball batting cage, and a newly-opened smoke-free board game café. The nearest theater is at JOA Outlet (CINUS: http://www.cinus.co.kr/Front/Theater/CinusIntro.aspx?code=7121&area=260) in Gyeongsan City, about a 30 minute bus ride from Daegu University. There are many more theaters in Daegu.

▪ The internet There is an unbelievable amount of information available on the Internet. Here are some recommended links to get you started:

▪ About Korea: The Korean National Association  http://kto.visitkorea.or.kr/ (available in 4 languages!)  http://korean.visitkorea.or.kr/kor/index.kto (available in 11 languages!)

The Official Homepage of the Korean Government  http://www.korea.net/ (available in 10 languages)

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▪ About Daegu: The Official Homepage of Daegu Metropolitan City  http://www.daegu.go.kr/ (available in 4 languages!) The Office Homepage of the Daegu Tourist Information Center  http://www.daegutour.or.kr/ (Korean/English)

▪ About Daegu University: The Official Homepage of Daegu University and Office of International Affairs  http://www.daegu.ac.kr (available in 4 languages!) If there is anything that you need that has not been covered in this packet, please contact us at [email protected]. We want to help you, and all other students, have the best experience possible!

2. AMENITIES ▪ Medical Services There is a small medical clinic on the 2nd floor of the Student Union Building 2(Map # 25). Services are free and there is an MD in the clinic everyday. The MD can usually speak English quite well. They prescribe and dispense medicine on-site. -Location: 2nd floor of the Student Union building 2 (Map # 25) -Open hours: 9:00 am ~ 5 pm on Weekdays -Phone: 850-4119

Dong San Medical Center at the Presbyterian Hospital of has an international clinic. Suzie Cho, a secretary at the clinic, speaks fluent English and has worked with foreigners for over 20 years. She is happy to assist you will all of your medical needs. She can be reached at: 250-7303 or www.dsmc.or.kr

▪ Student Center (Map # 25) - 1st Floor: Travel Agency, Post Office, Book Store, SK Telecom, Supermarket, Photocopy Center, Stationery Store (Art Supplies), Optical Store - 2nd Floor: Campus Health Office

▪ Main Administrative Building (Map # 38) - L Floor (Lobby): Coffee shop, Bakery, Cafeteria - 1st Floor: Daegu Bank - 2nd Floor: Museum (free admission, Hours: Monday through Friday 09:00 ~ 17:00)

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- 3rd Floor: Central Museum - 4th ~ 5th Floor: Korean Language Classes & Instructors' Office - 6th Floor: Office of International Affairs

▪ ATM You can find several ATMs on campus. You can find AT Ms runs from 7 am ~ 10 pm year round that are located at the 1st floor of the Student Union Building 1 (Map # 24), Dormitory Administrative Office Building (Map #12), main gate, Main Administrative Building (Map # 38), and the Institute of Computer & Communication (Map # 45). You can also find ATMs runs from 9:30 am ~ 4 pm on weekdays that are located at the 1st Floor of the Student Union Building 2 (Map # 25), College of Education Building 1 (Map # 23), College of Social Sciences (Map # 3), Gyeongbuk Techno-Park Specialized Center (Map # 52), College of Engineering (Map # 64), and Central Library (Map # 32).

Unfortunately, there is no ATM you can make cash in advance from your international credit card on and near the campus, but please consult with a bank teller on the Daegu University Branch of Daegu Bank.

Please find the following terminologies for using ATM. There seems to be three different

ATMs from Daegu Bank, but you can manage it with the words in common like 출금

(Withdrawal). 예금출금 Withdrawal 예금조회 Check Balance → 잔액조회 Check Balance → 잔액 Amount / 지급가능잔액 Maximum Withdrawal Amount → 거래내역조회 Check Transaction Records 송금 Wire-transfer 통장정리 Update Your Bankbook → 통장에 정리할 내용이 없습니다. There is nothing to update in your bankbook. 신용카드거래 Credit Card Service → 현금서비스 Cash in Advance 취소 Exit 정정 Edit 확인 Confirm 비밀번호 Pin Number

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-Location: 1st Floor of the Main Administrative Building (Map # 38) -Open hours: 9:00 am ~ 4:00 pm on Weekdays -Phone: 850-5970

▪ Bakery and Coffee Shop (Glass Café / Davinci) -Location: Lobby floor of the Main Administrative Building (Map # 38) -Open hours: 9:00 am ~ 8 pm (during semesters) / 9 am ~ 5 pm (during vacations) -Phone: 852-2597

▪ Central Library (Map # 32 & 33) 1) Opening Hours Sundays and Classification Weekdays Saturdays Holidays Reading Rooms 05:00~24:00 05:00~24:00 05:00~24:00 09:00~22:00 09:00~17:00 (during semesters) Other facilities (Only during mid-term and Closed 09:00~17:00 final exam periods) (during vacations) 2) Floor Information - 1st Floor: Digital Information Room (Chinese typing computers are available and students can use them by presenting student ID cards.), Printing Room (Photocopying and Bookbinding available) - 2nd Floor: Science Technology, Art Materials Processing & Arranging Room - 3rd Floor: Humanities, Sociology, Language studies, Literature - 4th Floor: Reference Material Room, Thesis Material Room, Magazines, Periodicals - 5th Floor: Overseas Books

▪ Coffee Shop (Bristot) -Location: Lobby floor of the Central Library Building 2 (Map #33) -Open hours: 8 am ~ 10:00 pm (during semesters) / 10 am ~ 8 pm (during vacations) -Phone: 010-7126-6100

▪ Cafeteria

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1. International House Cafeteria -Location: Basement floor of the International House (Map # 6) -Meal Cost: 2,200 ~ 3,000 KRW -Open hours: 7:30 am ~ 7:30 pm on Weekdays and Sundays -Phone: 851-8988

2. Dormitory Cafeteria -Location: First floor of the Dormitory Administrative Office Building (Map #12) -Meal Cost: 2,500 ~ 3,500 KRW -Open hours: 8 am ~ 7:30 pm on Weekdays and Saturdays -Phone: 856-2044

3. Ungji-Gwan Students’ Cafeteria -Location: Basement floor of the UngjiGwan (Student Union Building 1, Map # 24) across the street from Student Union Building 2 (Map # 25). -Meal Cost: 2,000 KRW ~ 3,000 KRW -Open hours: 8 am ~ 7:30 pm on Weekdays (during semesters) / 8:30 am ~ 7 pm on Weekdays (during vacations) -Phone: 850-5975 / 011-815-9183

4. Ungji-Gwan Daegu University Employees’ Cafeteria -Location: the 1st floor of the UngjiGwan (Student Union Building 1, Map # 24) across the street from Student Union Building 2 (Map # 25). -Meal Cost: 3,500 ~ 4,000 KRW (lunch time) / 2,000 ~ 4,000 KRW (dinner time) -Open hours: 11:30 am ~ 2 pm for lunch time and 4 pm ~ 7 pm for dinner time on Weekdays (during semesters) / 11:30 am ~ 2 pm for lunch time on Weekdays (during vacations). -Phone: 850-5979

▪ Dormitory Store -Location: First floor of the Dormitory Administrative Office Building (Map #12) -Open hours: 8 am ~ midnight

▪ Launderette -Location: Basement floor of the International House (Map # 6) -Cost: suit (1 set): 5,000 KRW / washing and ironing (each t-shirt, pant): 2,000 KRW -Open hours: 8:00 am ~ 6:00 pm

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-Phone: 854-2342 / 010-3090-7103

▪ Optician -Location: 1st floor of the Student Union building 2 (Map # 25) -Open hours: 9 am ~ 8 pm on Weekdays / 9 am ~ 5 pm on Saturdays

▪ Ping-pong Table -Location: Next to the Dormitory Administrative Office (Map # 12) -Open hours: 9 am ~ 10 pm on Weekdays (during semesters) / the schedule may be changed - during vacations. -You can borrow ping-pong rackets from the weight room and should buy a ball from the dormitory store.

▪ Post Office -Location: 1st floor of the DU Sports Center -Open hours: 9:00 am ~ 4:20 pm on Weekdays -Students can mail letters and/or packages in this office. Students who wish to receive letters and/or packages directly at the International House are advised to use the following address.

Student’s Name International House 1 or 2 (Room Number ) Daegu University Jillyang, Gyeongsan, Gyeongbuk 712-714, South Korea

▪ Restaurant (Glass House) -Location: Lobby floor of the Main Administrative Building (Map # 38) -Meal Cost: 2,600 KRW ~ 3,200 KRW -Open hours: 8 am ~ 7:30 pm on Weekdays and Saturdays (during semesters) / 8 am ~ 7:30 pm on Weekdays and Saturdays (during vacations) -Phone: 857-1235

▪ Student department store (Stationery store, Small shop) -Location: 1st Floor of the Student Union building 2 (Map # 26) -Open hours: 8:30 am ~ 8 pm on Weekdays / 9 am ~ 5 pm on Saturdays

▪ Travel Agency

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-Location: 1st floor of the Student Union building 2 (Map # 25) -Open hours: 9:00 am ~ 6 pm on Weekdays / 9 am ~ 1 pm on Saturdays

▪ Weight Room -Location: Next to the Dormitory Administrative Office (Map # 12) -Open hours: 7 am ~ 10 pm on Weekdays / the schedule may be changed during vacations.

3. STUDENT ACTIVITIES ▪ International Student Union The International Student Union is a self-governing organization established by international students who are enrolled in Daegu University. This organization is a representative organization which acts as a spokesperson for international students’ opinions. Especially, this organization provides great and active help for students who have difficulties and issues in overseas living and studying life in solving those difficulties and issues, thus it helps international students to have a more comfortable and enjoyable life in Korea.

▪ Buddy Program The Buddy Program is designed for international students and domestic students at Daegu University to have a closer relationship with each other. Korean Students will meet international students more than once a week. They will help international students with campus tours, shopping, movie going, etc. and become friends who can help international students to adapt to Korea’s life as quickly and as easily as possible.

▪ Daedong Festival Tent Village In May, all Korea’s universities have festivals. During this festival period, there will be various concerts and events hosted around campus. Specifically, during this period, each major will build a Tent Village where students can spend all night on campus enjoying food, drinks, music, and other exciting social and cultural activities. During this period, international students can also build their own Tent Village, so they can share their own traditional food.

▪ International Student’s Night In November, there is an International Student’s Night event which is a festival for international students. In this event, there will be several exciting contest such as Korean Speech contest, International Students Talent Contest and more. These contests allow international students to take pride in their Korean language ability and other talents.

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4. GETTING AROUND HA-YANG & DAEGU ▪ SHUTTLE BUS SCHEDULE - FALL 2010 -Service term: September 1 through December 21, 2009 [ROUTE] DAEGU UNIVERSITY CAMPUS ↔ ANSIM SUBWAY STATION A. Departure from College of Natural Science (across from the Institute of Computer & Communication (Map# 45)) Departure time Bus stops 15:00, 15:30, 16:00, 16:20, 16:40 Sangrim-ri → Boogi-ri → Hayang Train Station → 17:00, 17:20, 18:00, 18:30 Ansim Subway Station 19:00, 19:30, 20:00, 20:30, 21:30 B. Departure from Ansim Subway Station Departure time Bus stops 08:10, 08:15, 08:20, 08:25, 08:35, 08:45, 08:55 West Gate → Main Gate 09:05, 09:15, 09:25, 09:35, 09:50, 10:30, West Gate → ICC → 11:00, 11:20, 12:20, 13:20, 14:20, 15:20, College of Life & Environmental Science 16:20, 17:00, 17:10 17:20, 17:30, 17:40, 18:00

[ROUTE] DAEGU UNIVERSITY CAMPUS ↔ SIJI AREA A. Departure from College of Natural Science (across from the Institute of Computer & Communication (ICC)) Departure time Bus stops 15:00, 15:30, 16:00, 16:10,16:20,16:30,16:40, Imdang Station → Jeongpyeong-dong → Sawol Subway 17:00,17:10, 17:15.17:20,17:30, Station → Sinmae Subway Station 17:40, 17:50,18:00,18:10,18:30, 19:00,19:30, 20:00,20:30,21:30 B. Departure from Sinmae Subway Station (near Leehwasin Oriental Medicine Clinic) Departure time Bus stops Imdang Station → samju ‘a’ gate → West Gate → 07:00,7:20 Main Gate 07:40,07:50, 08:00, 08:05, 08:10, 08:15, 08:20, 08:40, 08:50, 09:00, 09:15,09:30, Imdang Station → West Gate → Main Gate 10:00,10:15 11:00, 12:00, 13:00 14:00, 15:00, 16:00, Imdang Station → West Gate → ICC →

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17:00, 18:00, 19:00,20:00 College of Life & Environmental Science

▪ PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION Bus numbers 808, 814, 818, 508, and 708 go into Ha-yang. Occasionally 808 and 818 go the opposite direction towards Geum-ho. To make sure that the bus is going to Ha-yang, simply ask the driver, “Ha-yang ga yo (하양 가요)?”

There is an intercity express bus terminal as well as a Korean National Railroad Station in Ha- yang which are both useful for traveling to other and/or provinces.

The nearest subway stop is at An-shim. Busses 508, 708, 808, 814 and 818 go to An-shim. From An-shim it is about a 20 minute ride to Dong-Daegu train station and a 27 minute ride to downtown (get off at Joongangro station). Bus number 508 will take you downtown. This can take as little as 40 minutes to more than an hour depending on traffic. Bus number 840 goes to Gyeongsan City and will take you to Gyeongsan train station. No busses go directly to Daegu International Airport. The best way to get to the airport is to take either bus 808, 818, or 708 and get off the at the large HOME PLUS (홈플러스) shopping center. From there it is about a ten minute taxi ride to the airport.

* Subway There are two subway lines running in Daegu, one between Ansim and Daegok and the other one between Sawol and Munyang. The fare is KRW 1,100. (For Daegu-Gyeongbuk transportation card, KRW950)

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▪ SHOPPING In addition to the student department store on campus, there are numerous convenience stores and small markets surrounding the University. Ha-yang has three larger supermarkets. The closest is “K-mart” just across the bridge as you go towards Ha-yang. “Nice Mart” is slightly larger and newer than “K-mart.” It is a large yellow building directly across the street from Ha- yang train station. “Dream Mart” is at the other end of Ha-yang from “Nice Mart” across the bridge as you head east. There is also a farmer’s market that is great for picking up fresh fruits and vegetables as well as many other locally produces good. The market is held on each day ending in a 4 or a 9. All the major department stores are in Daegu: E-Mart, Homeever, Tesco/Home Plus, Costco and many others.

Chapter 5 UNIVERSITY REGULATIONS 1. MEDICAL INSURANCE All the international students are required to purchase adequate medical insurance for the duration of their period of study. A number of insurance companies in Korea provide policies that meet the standards set by Daegu University. At present, the policy available through Daegu University costs 100,000 won per year.

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2. DORMITORY REGULATION Students who receive more than 10 dormitory demerit points per semester from failing to comply with dormitory regulations designed to maintain International House's public order can be expelled from the dormitory.

▶ Dormitory demerits:

Penalty Relevant Item Remark

① Students who lead or align unauthorized protests If students do not ② Students who received disciplinary action because of return their keys violating academic regulations when leaving the 10 ③ Students who commit arson or other similar crimes dormitory, they points ④ Students who commit theft cannot re-apply to ⑤ Students who allow overnight visitors into the dormitory without stay at International notice House. ⑥ Students who commit actions similar to those mentioned above ① Students who fight in the dormitory building ② Students who engage in or assist inappropriate behavior ③ Students who drink or bring alcohol into the dormitory 5 ④ Students who bring in dangerous articles or raise pets points ⑤ Students who cook in dormitory rooms ⑥ Students who change rooms without permission ⑦ Students who commit actions similar to those mentioned above ① Students who damage property (liable for repair costs) ② Students who violate roll call 3 ③ Students who bring in electric heaters points ④ Students who smoke in the dormitory building ⑤ Students who commit actions similar to those mentioned above ① Students who allow visitors into the dormitory without notice ② Students who do not maintain clean dormitory rooms 2 ③ Students who remove dormitory property points ④ Students who do not follow instructions ⑤ Students who commit actions similar to those mentioned above

※ When a group of students violate dormitory regulations, all the students involved will receive demerit points.

※ Students enrolled in Korean language courses must stay in the dormitory and will face deportation if expelled from the dormitory.

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4. KOREAN LANGUAGE COURSE REGULATION ▪ Class Attendance 1) One course is comprised of 10 weeks. 2) Students must attend all classes. Absences cannot exceed one fifth of the total course period (10 days). If exceeded, students cannot join the Korean Language Program anymore and should leave from Daegu University. 3) When students are absent for one tenth of the total course period (5 days), they will be notified and counseled. 4) Students will be marked late if they arrive more than 20 minutes after the start of class. - Three late arrivals will be counted as one missed class. - Three early departures (with notice) will be counted as one missed class. Each early departure without notice will be counted as one missed class. 5) Attendance checks from core units - four hours per day for ten weeks - will be counted towards attendance scores. 6) The minimum required attendance score is 15 points. No absence: 20 points / One absence: 19.5 points Two absences: 18.5 points / Three absences: 17.5 points Four absences: 16 points / Five absences: 15 points Six or more absences: Students cannot join the Korean Language Program anymore and should leave from Daegu University.

▪ Evaluation & Completion 1) Evaluation takes place twice each semester (10 weeks) in the form of midterm and final exams. Midterms take place in Week 5 and can be replaced by a short test. 2) Students caught cheating will receive a grade of zero. 3) Final evaluation is determined by midterm scores (30%), final exam scores (30%), attendance (20%), assignments & participation (10%), and quizzes (10%). 4) A final evaluation score below 70 points will prevent students from advancing to the next level. 5) Midterm Exam - Grammar (20%) + Conversation (10%) Final Exam - Grammar (20%) + Listening (10%)

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(Conversation and listening activities may be replaced by different activities) - Students taking only one of the two required tests will receive 70% of the score from that test and have it added to their final evaluation score. - Written tests will consist of questions evenly selected from the four sections - Vocabulary, Grammar, Writing, and Reading. - Assignments will include various activities covered in the classroom such as homework, conversation, creative writing, etc.

▪ Undergraduate Admissions - Students with a TOPIK (Test of Proficiency In Korean) score of Level 3 of higher (certificate submission required) - Students who have passed the mock TOPIK test administerd by Daegu University's Korean Language Education Center (certificate submission required)

Chapter 6 ABOUT DAEGU CITY ▪ Geography Daegu is located in the southeastern part of the Korean peninsula. Mountains surround the city forming a natural basin. Daegu is about 300km away from and about 120km away from . The Seoul-Busan Highway, the Seoul-Busan Railroad, and several other highways pass through the city, making it a transportation hub connecting the whole nation. In addition, cities such as , , and are located near Daegu and have a close relationship with the city.

Those who come to Daegu for the first time will quickly notice that it is a green city. The city government has gone to great lengths to improve Daegu's natural environment by planting more trees, building new parks and green spaces, and removing high standing walls, in order to create an open and attractive atmosphere within the city.

▪ Climate South Korea has four distinct seasons. Spring starts in late March and you can expect occasional light showers from March to May. Early June marks the beginning of summer and the monsoon season. Summer is relatively hot and humid, with temperatures in July and August rising over

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30℃ (87℉). The coming of fall in late September brings continental winds and mild, dry weather, making it the most pleasant time of the year. From December to February, it is cold and dry with occasional snow. The average rainfall in Daegu is about 900 mm per year, slightly less than that of other areas in the nation. Most rainfall occurs in the summer months. Average Temperature Season Months ℃ ℉

Spring March to May 20 68 Summer June to August 30 87 Autumn September to November 20 68 Winter December to February 0 32

Chapter 7 How to get to Daegu University Daegu University has two campuses. The original campus is located in downtown Daegu and the main campus is in Gyeongsan. While there are still some facilities at the Daegu campus, most colleges and faculty moved to the Gyeongsan campus in 1981. The Office of International Affairs is located in Gyeongsan campus.

▪ Airport Limousine Bus Service from Incheon Airport  Take the limousine bus at the Incheon Airport Arrival Floor (1F) Section 10C to Dong Daegu (departure every 40 minutes / Approx. 40,000 KRW) → Arrive at the Dong Daegu Express Bus Terminal → Take a taxi from the Dong Daegu Express Bus Terminal (Approx. 30,000 KRW) or take city bus #708 (Approx. 1,200 KRW) to Daegu University  Purchasing Bus Tickets: The Transportation Information Counter is located next to Exit 2, 4, 9, and 13 on the Incheon Airport Arrival Floor (1F)

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KTX Train from Seoul Station  Take the limousine bus at the Incheon Airport Arrival Floor (1F) Section 4A or 10B to Seoul Station (Approx. 12,000 KRW) → Arrive at Seoul Station → Take the KTX express train to Dong (Approx. 38,000 KRW) → Arrive at Dong Daegu Station → Take a taxi from Dong Daegu Station (Approx. 30,000 KRW) or Take city bus #814 or #818 (Approx. 1,100 KRW) to Daegu University

▪ Airport Limousine Bus Service from Gimhae Airport  Take a bus from Gimhae Airport to Dong Daegu Express Bus Terminal (Departure every 90 minutes / Approx. 7,000 KRW) → Arrive at the Dong Daegu Express Bus Terminal → Take a taxi from the Dong Daegu Express Bus Terminal (Approx. 30,000 KRW) or take city bus #708 (Approx. 1,200 KRW) to Daegu University

▪ Daegu Airport Taxi Service from Daegu Airport  Take a taxi from the Daegu Airport (Approx. 30,000 KRW) to Daegu University

▪ Dong Daegu Train Station Taxi or City Bus Service from Dong Daegu Train Station  Take a taxi from Dong Daegu Station (Approx. 30,000 KRW) or take city bus #814 or #818 (Approx. 1,200 KRW) to Daegu University

▪ Dong Daegu Express Bus Terminal Taxi or City Bus Service from Dong Daegu Express Bus Terminal  Take a taxi from the Dong Daegu Express Bus Terminal (Approx. 30,000 KRW) or take city bus #708 (Approx. 1,200 KRW) to Daegu University

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OFFICE OF INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS, DAEGU UNIVERSITY Gyeongsan, Gyeongbuk 712-714 South Korea Phone: +82-53-850-5681~5688 Fax: +82-53-850-5689 Website: www.daegu.ac.kr E-mail: [email protected]

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