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NEW Orientation for new international students for spring semester 2021

  • 2021-03-04
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New international student orientation for spring semester 2021 was held on February 25th via zoom.

200 international students including undergraduate, graduate students, and exchange students participated in the orientation. Also, Ajou University's global supporters, AGA(Ajou Global Ambassador), participated to introduce global supporters.


The Office of International Affairs offers orientations for new international students every semester. This year, the event was held through ZOOM due to the COVID-19.


Following President Hyungju Park's welcoming speech, the event was held in the order of  Introduction of Campus  Sharing Information about the Courses and School Life  Sexual Violence Prevention Education Program Time to interact with Ajou global supporters (AGA, Ajou Global Ambassador). Students learned various information related to campus life and had networking time to get to know each other.


In the welcoming speech, President Park said "whether you begin your experience online or in-person, I know your international studies will broaden global experiences for you and all members of the Ajou family."


About 300 new international students from 41 different countries joined Ajou campus this semester. In addition, a total of six lectures, including business administration, Korean language, and general courses will be provided under the Ajou Virtual Exchange Program for international students who cannot enter the country due to the pandemic.


Ajou offers various programs for new international students such as global supporters, NUBI, and etc. Through activities such as Cultural Experiences Field Trips, and International Day, students can connect with one another and experience different cultures.


A total of 1,000 international students from 70 countries, including new students, are studying at Ajou University this semester.