WEST Program

From Our Executive Director

Dear Friends, Colleagues, and WEST Participants,

CDS International is delighted to serve as a designated sponsor for Korea WEST, a joint initiative of the Republic of Korea and the U.S. Department of State.

WEST provides outstanding Korean university students and recent graduates with the opportunity to Work in the U.S., to complete an English Study program, and to Travel independently throughout the U.S. CDS has developed a special WEST program that will give all our participants the unique experience of living in New York City.

If you have been selected as a WEST Government Endorsed Candidate or have already been accepted as a WEST participant with CDS, these pages are especially for you! Here, we hope you will find all the information you need about our plans for the CDS WEST program in New York City, including a link to our language school partner, a description of the internship placement process, housing options, the application and fees, and more.

At CDS we want each WEST participant to experience this great city to the fullest, to develop excellent English language skills, and to obtain professional skills that will enhance your career in a global marketplace. In the coming months, our team will work with you to make your WEST experience in New York City unforgettable.

We are excited to take part in WEST and look forward to getting to know you!

Warm regards,

Robert Fenstermacher
Executive Director
CDS International