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    • TaLK (Teach and Learn in Korea) for SUNY

    Program Description

    TaLK (Teach and Learn in Korea) is a Korean government sponsored internship/scholarship program which invites undergraduate students in English-speaking countries to Korea to teach English in elementary school after-school programs. TaLK scholars work for 15 hours on average a week. Upon arrival, they participate in a month-long orientation before field assignment. Benefits include round-trip air tickets, health insurance, stipends (approx. $1,500 a month), $400 settlement allowance upon arrival and free housing. TaLK for SUNY is a year-long program exclusively designed for students applying from SUNY campuses.

    Eligibility

    • Finished at least two years of undergraduate study in any campus within SUNY system
    • GPA 3.3 or above
    • The preference will be given to those who have completed Elementary II or above Korean language courses or demonstrate the equivalent proficiency or have taken at least one or two Korean studies-related courses at the point of application

    Program Costs

    • $200 Administrative fee (non-refundable)
    • $750 Program fee
    • $2,785 SUNY Undergraduate Tuition per semester for NY residents, $8,095 per semester for non-residents
    • $97/month (approximately): International Health Insurance must be purchased through Stony Brook University
    • Students are responsible for their travel arrangements including airfare, visa costs
    * Costs are estimates for planning purposes and are subject to change.

    Program Requirements

    • Register as a full-time student. SBU Teaching Practicum, Internship and Research.
    • Successfully finish the internship as a TaLK scholar and complete the proposed research.

    Application Instructions:
    Please fill out the following pdf file, and upload the complete form as your study statement on your online application:

    Click here to download
    • Study statement indicating why you are interested in participating as a TaLK Scholar
    • Sample lesson plan
    • Proposed research topic

    Application Deadline:

    March 15 - Fall/Academic Year admission
    October 15- Spring admission

    Apply Now

    Contact

    Professor Heejeong Sohn
    Center for Korean Studies
    N5520 Melville Library
    hee-jeong.sohn@stonybrook.edu
    Tel: (631)632-7311

    Jeanine Guilbeault
    Exchange Advisor
    International Academic Programs
    jeanine.guilbeaultleite@stonybrook.edu
    Tel: (631)632-7030

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