Education Abroad - Discover Korea

Map of South Korea In May 2021, graduate students and professionals are invited to participate in a 10-day, education abroad program to South Korea. Under the guidance of Dr. Ben Littlepage and Dr. Samir Patel, attendees will explore how individual wellness is defined, assessed, and supported at the secondary and post-secondary education levels in a Southeast Asian culture. K-12 education, counseling, and higher education are becoming increasingly globalized. Professionals in these fields are encouraged to adopt a multicultural perspective to provide optimal student support and holistic wellness for all students.

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Itinerary

Day	Event
Tuesday, May 18	Leave Nashville, TN
Wednesday, May 19	Arrive at Daegu University
Thursday, May 20	Daegu University Cultural orientation Campus tour Meet and Greet with students and staff
Friday, May 21	Daegu University Career Counseling Student Support Services Disability Services Service Learning Project (downtown campus)
Saturday, May 22	Daegu University Dept. of Social Welfare, Family Welfare, & Psychology Institute for Lifelong Learning Student association leaders International student association
Sunday, May 23	Travel to Ulsan, South Korea (SK) Visit Hyundai Motors Plant Daewangam Park Taehwa River Bamboo Forest
Monday, May 24	Travel to downtown Daegu (SK) Medicine Museum Seomun Market
Tuesday, May 25	Travel to Daegu (SK) Middle school High school Hagwons
Wednesday, May 26	Travel to Seoul Free afternoon MSU Alumni Event – Seoul Chapter
Thursday, May 27	Seoul Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) Border Gyeongbokgung Palace Insadong
Friday, May 28	Leave Seoul, South Korea Arrive at Nashville, TN

Note: Schedule is subject to change