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Leading super-convergence renewable energy research and education to achieve carbon-neutrality.

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4th BK21 Project News

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#Ajou University #international student #Minister of Education

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Meeting with the Minister of Education and International Students_Strengthening Universities' Global Competence

A roundtable meeting was held to discuss ways to enhance universities’ global competitiveness. Minister of Education Lee Ju-ho, Ajou University President Choi Ki-joo, and international students from Ajou University gathered to exchange ideas on the educational environment and conditions. Held on the afternoon of the 9th at Ajou University’s Yulgok Hall, thew meeting was attended by Minister Lee and officials from the Ministry of Education, President Choi and other Ajou University representatives, as well as nine international students currently enrolled at Ajou. National Assembly member Kim Jun-hyuck and Han Sang-shin, President of the National Institute for International Education, were also present. Lee Seok-Won, Vice President for International Affairs, delivered a presentation on the theme of “Strategies to Strengthen Universities’ Global Competitiveness,” followed by a session to hear the reflections and suggestions of the international students. A free discussion among the attendees followed. The event was organized to hear firsthand opinions from international students studying in Korea. The goal is to contribute to the regional development through the recruitment, nurturing, and settlement support of outstanding international students, while enhancing the global competitiveness of Korean universities. Representing Ajou University’s international students, two graduate students and seven undergraduate students participated in the event, sharing their experiences about campus life, academic studies, and difficulties faced. Participants included GKS scholarship recipient Vats Animesh (Graduate School of International Studies, India) and Bayeh Rediet Sahlu (Master’s Program in Medicine, Ethiopia), along with: ▲ Khit Min (Department of Software)▲ Erdenesaikhan Amuujin (Department of Software) ▲ Hasegawa Reo (Department of Software) ▲ Pyae Phyo Thu (Department of Culture and Contents) ▲ Uzun Kubra (Department of Culture and Contents) ▲ Nguyen Thi Lan (Department of Business) ▲ Choo Shue Wen (Department of Korean Language and Literature). This semester, a total of 2,981 international students are enrolled at Ajou University. Of these, 1,505 are in degree programs, of which the majority are in the undergraduate program or the Master’s Degree program at the Graduate School of International Studies, while 1,476 are pursuing non-degree programs such as Korean language studies. Ajou University has established various support programs to assist the growing number of international students in adapting to campus life and succeeding academically. These include: ▲ A dedicated orientation program for new international students ▲ The International Student Council ▲ Specialized counseling support programs ▲ Career development and internship support programs. Additionally, to strengthen Korean language education for international students, the Global Liberal Arts Division offers various courses and extracurricular activities, such as: ▲ Korean Language Buddy Program ▲ Korean Writing Contest ▲ Korean Language Social Gatherings ▲ Writing Clinics. The Ministry of Education is hosting the “Together Tea Talks,” where the Minister personally visits educational institutions to have conversations with students and staff. This event was held as part of the 74th session of the "Together Tea Talks.“ Our international graduate student Vats Animesh speaks during the roundtable Student Uzun Kubra (Department of Culture and Contents, Türkiye) shares her thoughts
#Ajou University #Ungergraduate #GSIS #미안마 #지진 #강진

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Meeting with Myanmar Students Affected by Earthquake, Exploring Support Measures

A meeting was held between President Ki-Joo Choi and Myanmar students currently enrolled at Ajou University, aiming to support their stability and explore ways the university can assist, in light of the recent earthquake that caused significant damage in Myanmar. On the morning of April 9, six Myanmar students met with President Choi at the President’s Office in Yulgok Hall. Lee Seok-Won, Vice President of International Affairs, and Choi Jeong-Young(Catherine), Director of the Undergraduate International Admissions Team, also attended the meeting. The attendees included five undergraduate students, such as Aye Nyein Thet Naing (Business Administration major), and one student currently enrolled in the Korean Language Program. Representing the Ajou community, President Choi listened to the students as they shared the situations of their families and friends affected by the disaster, offering words of comfort. He also discussed possible support measures the university could provide. On March 28, a powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck near Mandalay, Myanmar’s second-largest city, causing significant loss of life and property damage. Currently, a total of 351 Myanmar students are studying at Ajou University, including 155 in degree programs (undergraduate and graduate) and 196 in non-degree Korean language programs. The university has been monitoring the situation closely and has identified more than 20 students who reported being directly affected by the earthquake. Meanwhile, Ajou University has launched a fundraising campaign to support earthquake relief efforts in Myanmar. The campaign, which began on April 7, ran until April 14, and contributions were made through the Ajou University portal website.
#Korean Language Buddy Program #International Students #Orientation

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Orientation held for Korean Language Buddy Program Supporting International Students

Ajou University held an orientation session for the Korean Language Buddy Program, designed to help international students adjust to campus life and succeed academically. The orientation took place on March 7 in the Yulgok Hall auditorium, with around 110 new international students and 40 Korean student buddies in attendance. The event included ▲welcome remarks by Professor Sun-Young Hwang (Head of Korean Language Education), ▲an introduction to the Korean Language Buddy Program by Professor Ju-mi Lee, ▲awards for outstanding participants, ▲presentations by top performers, and ▲team meetings. Awards were presented to three top-performing buddies from the second semester of the 2024 academic year: Ye-rin Kim (Economics), Yu-hwa Lim (French), and HUYNH MY NHAT (Graduate School of Korean Language and Literature). The Korean Language Buddy Program is a non-curricular initiative led by the School of Global Studies, matching Ajou University students with newly admitted undergraduate international students to support their transition into university life. To support Korean language learning, the School of Global Studies offers both academic and extracurricular programs. These include ▲the Korean Language Buddy Program, ▲Korean Writing Contest, ▲Smart Korean Gathering, and ▲Writing Clinic. Each semester, Korean buddies are selected from among applicants and paired with international students for one semester of shared Korean study and cultural experiences. Participants receive financial support for cultural activities, and Korean buddies may receive scholarships based on their volunteer hours. In the first semester of 2025, approximately 180 international students entered Ajou’s undergraduate programs, representing countries such as Vietnam, Myanmar, and Mongolia.