PAMS Social Innovation Summer Program 2025

Dive into Real-World Change in South Korea

Join passionate students from around the world for an unforgettable 3-week summer experience exploring Asia’s most pressing social issues — while living and learning in South Korea!

📅 Program Dates

  • Online Week: July 21 – 25, 2025
  • On-site in South Korea: July 28 – August 8, 2025
  • Location: Woosong University, Daejeon, South Korea
  • Credits: 3 academic credits

🚀 Why Join This Program?

  • Work in diverse, multinational student teams
  • Tackle real-world social challenges facing Asia
  • Pitch innovative, research-based solutions
  • Visit companies, NGOs, and cultural sites
  • Learn from global experts and mentors
  • Earn a PAMS Mentoring Certificate by coaching high school students

📚 Who Can Apply?

  • Students from partner universities (UGM, UKM, SYSU, SUKU, etc.)
  • 2nd-year or higher undergraduate students
  • Comfortable using English
  • Passionate about social change, development, or related fields
  • 💡 Courses like Great Minds or Who Owns the Past are helpful, but not required.


🗓️ Program Outline

  • Week 1 – Online (July 21–25):
    – Meet fellow participants
    – Introductory lectures
    – Choose your project & team
  • Week 2 – On-site (July 28–August 1):
    – Deep-dive lectures & workshops
    – Collaborative group work
  • Week 3 – On-site (August 4–8):
    – Corporate site visits & cultural tours
    – Final project presentations
    – Closing celebration

💸 Program Costs (Estimated Total: USD 748*)

  • Course Fee: $300
  • Dormitory (14 days): $168
  • Dorm Bedding: $20
  • Food & Personal Expenses: ~$200
  • Airport Transport: ~$60
  • Airfare & visa not included. AIMS grants may be available.

📥 How to Apply (Deadline: 30 May 2025)

To apply, students must submit the following documents:

  1. Official Transcript
  2. Motivation Letter
  3. CV/Resume
  4. English Language Certificate

For detailed information about the program, visit our website or click here.


🌟 Questions or ready to apply? Email: outgoing.feb@ugm.ac.id

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