Student Counselling Center
Overview
The KDU Global Student Counseling Center is a professional counseling service that helps international and domestic students make the most of their abilities and maintain a stable university life, even in an unfamiliar environment. We share in the many concerns students face, including academics, careers, mental health, peer relationships and campus life, and we work closely with each department and academic advisor to provide counseling and programs tailored to every individual student.
For international students facing language and cultural differences, we offer a variety of hands-on programs that deepen their understanding of Korean culture while respecting their own, building a global campus where every student feels a sense of belonging.
Operational Goals
The Center operates its student support system based on the following four goals.
| Goal | Description |
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| Global Campus Competency Program | We run programs that strengthen international students' Korean language, academic and cultural adjustment skills, helping them participate confidently in their studies and campus activities as full members of the university. |
| KDU Global-Care Program | We identify students at risk early, whether due to academic difficulty, financial hardship or emotional distress, and provide intensive support through the KDU Global-Care Program so they can continue a stable university life. |
| Major-Linked Career & Psychological Counseling | We combine career counseling that reflects each student's major and aptitude with professional psychological counseling, helping students design their own career paths and focus on their studies with emotional stability. |
| Higher Campus Life Satisfaction | Through career and psychological counseling, we help students resolve their difficulties and raise their overall satisfaction with university life, supporting their growth and continued studies. |
Counseling Process
Built on the university's five core competencies, the Center runs a counseling program system matched to each year of study. Building on assessment-based professional counseling and academic advisor counseling, it offers programs in four areas (Career, Mind, Feeling and Support) plus programs for specific student groups.
| Core Competencies | Character | Leadership | Rational Thinking | Global Communication | Self-Direction | |||||||
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| Basic Counseling | Career & Psychological Assessment Counseling | + | Academic Advisor Counseling | |||||||||
| Year | Seed Year 1 | Sprout Year 2 | Leaf Year 3 | Fruit Year 4 | ||||||||
| Career Dream |
Exploring Career Aptitude
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Building Career Confidence
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Strengthening Career Skills
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Making Career Decisions
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| Psychology Mind |
Adjusting to University
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Building Self-Esteem
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Coping with Stress
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Psychological Stability
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| Emotion Feeling |
Self-Understanding
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Communication Skills
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Interpersonal Skills
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Emotional Leadership
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| Counseling Support Support |
Individualized Guidance
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Sense of Belonging
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Mental Health Promotion
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Onsaram Talent
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| Targeted Programs |
Students with Disabilities
Fly High self-growth program |
International Students
Art therapy for self-esteem, healing camps, etc. |
Multicultural / North Korean Defector Students
Outreach and professional counseling for university adjustment and self-esteem |
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| Operation | Overseen by the Counseling Center | + | Onsaram Integrated Management System | |||||||||
Operating system: The Counseling Center oversees all programs and links them with the departmental counseling records kept in each department's Onsaram Integrated Management System, so that every student's counseling history is managed systematically.
Major Events
We hold a range of events that help international students settle naturally into life in Korea and understand and connect with one another's cultures.
| Event | Description | Expected Outcome |
|---|---|---|
| International Student Support Programs | Year-round programs that help international students adjust academically, socially and culturally. | Better adjustment to university life |
| Korean Traditional Cooking Experience | Students make and share traditional Korean dishes, experiencing Korean culture first-hand. | Understanding of Korean culture, wider exchange |
| Aroma Therapy | Relaxation activities using scents ease the tension and stress that build up while studying abroad. | Emotional stability |
| Healing Camp | Students reflect on Korean culture and their own, learning to understand and accept one another. | Mutual cultural understanding & respect |
| Effective Study Strategies Lecture | Guidance on how to study at a Korean university, from attending lectures to writing assignments and preparing for exams. | Stronger academic skills |
Counseling Programs
Programs Tailored by Stages and Target Groups
All of the Center's programs are organized by stage and target group according to each student's situation and needs. Before counseling, we review the department's counseling records and incorporate the academic advisor's input; counseling is then classified into five areas for professional, systematic support.
- By Stage: Programs matched to each stage of your university life at KDU Global: from early adjustment → growth during studies → graduation and career preparation
- By Group: Programs designed around the needs of international students, freshmen, at-risk students and current students
- Collaborative Approach: Linked counseling based on departmental records and academic advisor input.
Counseling Areas
| Area | Main Topics |
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| Psychological | Counseling for emotional difficulties such as stress, anxiety, low mood and homesickness, and support for emotional stability |
| Academic | Support with understanding classes, assignments and exams, study methods and Korean language learning |
| Peer Relationships | Counseling on relationships with classmates, conflicts arising from cultural differences and communication |
| Campus Life | Guidance on academic regulations, campus facilities, dormitory life and everyday adjustment |
| Part-Time Work | Counseling and guidance on part-time job concerns and balancing work with studies |
Contacts
With any information inquiries or support from the KDU Global International Student Counselling Center, please contact us at: pcw@kduniv.ac.kr.