Making an impact in S. Korea
AT SEGi University and Colleges, students can expand their academic horizons through international educational experiences. SEGi University & Colleges offers opportunities for students to travel and learn abroad.
SEGi encourages students to develop new perspectives that build a lasting personal and professional impact.
SEGi’s belief is demonstrated when two students from its Faculty of Education (FOED) were chosen as presenters at the Global English Fair 2017 at Seowon University in Cheongju, South Korea.
Samuel Ng Yung Sern and Samantha Lee Mae Yan represented the institution at the event from Nov 28 to Dec 2.
They were among 21 speakers at the fair attended by students from other countries and foreign professors.
The fair was organised by the English Department, Seowon University.
Department head Prof Daebin Kim said the fair developed the relationship between the Faculty of Education at SEGi University and his department.
“We intend to focus on improving ties between Malaysia and South Korea.”
Before joining SEGi, Ng, who is a mature student, took odd jobs.
He chanced upon an opportunity to be a part-time teacher in a secondary school.
“I discovered my passion for teaching and realised the importance of educators in shaping society,” said Ng, who is in his second year in the Bachelor of Education (Hons), majoring in TESL (Teaching English as a Second Language).
At the fair, Ng spoke about the revival of the English Language, and it received a positive response from the crowd as guests laughed and nodded in agreement.
“The opportunity has benefited me because following my participation at the conference, I learnt more about the education system in South Korea.”
Lee, who is also pursuing a degree in education, said the fair allowed her to share experiences as a pre-service trainee teacher.
The duo received 500,000 Won (RM1,800) and visited tourist attractions in Seoul.
SEGi students can an understanding of global issues as the learning modules are developed in collaboration with the University of Southern Queensland, Australia; University of Sunderland, University of Greenwich, Keele University and Abertay University from the United Kingdom; as well as Troy University, Minnesota State University, University of Toledo, University of Wyoming, and University at Albany, SUNY from the United States.
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