Climate Corps Summer School - Korea University

Climate Corps Summer School 2025

July 6-13, 2025 - Korea University, Seoul, South Korea

The Climate Corps (CC) is an initiative that brings together higher education institutions to take meaningful and practical action against the climate crisis. The CC seeks to foster a collaborative platform across disciplines and institutions to promote knowledge sharing, spark innovative ideas, and drive the implementation of effective strategies to tackle the climate crisis. It leverages the collective expertise, resources, and influence of member universities to develop impactful solutions. We are excited to welcome students and faculty members of your institutions to share the same passion for climate solutions to Korea University, South Korea next summer. You are cordially invited to join the inaugural programme of Summer School in Seoul 2025!

Three (3) UBC students will be selected to represent UBC during this program. 

• Dates : July 6th -13th, 2025 (8 days)
• Activities : Lectures, group projects, seminars, research sharing and site visits
• Participating Institutions : 30+ universities from six continents
• Participants : Three undergraduate (junior/senior) or graduate students from each university; leading scholars in climate technology, innovation and policy
• Each institution will select one faculty member who will participate and mentor the students

• Apply through Go Global by January 15
• 6th May 2025: Online orientation (zoom link TBC)
• 6th July 2025: Arrive in Seoul
• 13th July 2025: Depart Seoul

• Opportunity for academics and students to learn about the latest research on climate technology, business and policy in South Korea and around the world
• Opportunity for students to network with 100 + aspiring students around the world
• 7-night half-board accommodation and at Korea University

Selected UBC students will receive a $1000 Go Global Award, and the Go Global fee will be waived (not charged) for this program. 

Students are responsible for the cost of the flight to Korea and most meals during the program. 

This is non-credit program. 

• Lectures : Delivered by scholars from member universities on topics like climate technology, business, and policy
• Group Projects : Research proposals, entrepreneurial project plans, and/or policy recommendations developed by diverse student teams, mentored by participating faculty members and local experts
• Field Trips : Outreach activities aimed at creating a tangible local impact

Student eligibility

• Current UBC degree student in any area (any faculty, graduate and undergraduate) in good standing
• Full-time in your faculty, usually 60% of a full course load (e.g. min of 9 credits per term for Arts or Science)
• Currently in 3rd year (undergraduate), or above
• Interested in climate tech, climate business or climate policy each (irrelevant to their subject areas)
• Passionate to learn and take actions for climate crisis
• Open-minded and willing to mingle with the future leaders around the world
• Committed to travel to South Korea (visa, flight cost and travel insurance)

Application

• Apply online through the Go Global Gateway. 
• Search Experiences "Korea University Climate Corps"
• You will be asked to answer a few questions briefly (300 words per response)
  • Your learning goals and motivation for applying
  • Past intercultural experience
  • Group learning

Selected students will be notified by January 22 and asked to commit to participating by January 28.

More information: https://sustainability.korea.ac.kr/education/climate.html