From July 5 to 21, three students from SCBC traveled to Busan University of Foreign Studies (BUFS) in South Korea—one of our partner institutions—to participate in an international summer camp.There, they joined young students from Vietnam, Thailand, the Philippines, and other countries and regions to embark on a rich and diverse journey of learning and cultural exchange.
On the first day of the program, BUFS held a grand opening ceremony. Faculty members extended a warm welcome to the students from various countries and introduced the summer camp’s curriculum and activities, expressing their hope that the students would deepen their friendships and broaden their international perspectives through learning and cultural exchange.
During the two-week program, our students took courses on international business, global citizenship and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), Korean society in the media, and the Korean language and culture. The classes featured rich content and diverse formats; through methods such as thematic lectures and group discussions, students gained an in-depth understanding of international business development, global sustainable development concepts, and Korean society, language, and culture, thereby further enhancing their cross-cultural communication skills and international global competencel.
In addition to classroom learning, BUFS carefully organized cultural immersion activities, taking students on field trips to Busan and Gyeongju. The students visited the Busan Port Authority, the Gyeongju National Museum, and Bulguksa Temple, gaining an in-depth understanding learning firsth and about of modern port construction and Korea’s historical and cultural heritage, and deepening their appreciation of Korean society and culture through hands-on experiences.
At the summer camp closing ceremony, Chen Jinying, a Class of 2025 intake student English major majoring in English from our university, took the stage as a student representative to share her reflections on the experience. She said, “During this summer camp, I gained not only knowledge but also precious cross-cultural friendships and personal growth. From my initial excitement about discovering Korea, to the fresh learning experiences in the classroom, to the sincere interactions with Korean classmates and friends from around the world—every experience left a deep impression on me.”
