We want to provide experientiallearning opportunities at every corner of our program. As we continue to grow and establish relationships in and outside of the university, travel abroad programs represent the capitalize on the fact esports is a global phenomenon. No matter which continent, there is a core gaming and esports culture that differs in each region. We're building up to provide as much variety for learning about esports across the globe while earning college credit.
About Education Abroad & How to Apply
Education Abroad department is housed inside The Office of Global Engagement and provides travel experiences tied to academic opportunities to further build on your OU learning journey. To see everything Education Abroad offers head over to their page. No matter continent you may have interest in, they have options for you!
Upcoming Travel Opportunities
Arrival Jun 29, Program ends July 27
4 week program, $6450
- Costs includes: dorms at Sogang University, tuition at Sogang University, program fee with Gen.G, overseas health insurance, cultural excursion in Seoul, airport transportation, bedding.
- NOT included: international airfare $2k, personal expenses and meals, airport transfer at end of trip, travel insurance.
- Application deadline April 1
- Payment deadline April 15
- Please reach out to study abroad advisor Lissi Ureta (alissa.ureta@ou.edu) before April 1st to start to the application process with OU Education Abroad.
- Students will take a 3 credit course from Sogang University: Understanding the Game and Digital Contents Industry, taught by 4 professors, focused on creating global culture content, content marketing strategy, theory of game development, and game planning and publishing.
- Complete an esports group project with feedback from Gen.G and to be featured on their social media.
- View live matches at the League of Legends Champions Korea arena.
- Receive game coaching sessions with a Gen.G coach.
- Trip hosted by Gen.G: established in 2017, Gen.G is the lead esports organization connecting the US and Asia. It is the only major organization that owns and operates top teams in the world’s leading esports markets, with a unique portfolio of teams and 7 global championship.
Summer 2024 - Seoul in Korea Program Page
