Fwd: Summer Conference Opportunity: 17th Korea-America Student Conference!
Undergrad Advising Global Studies
Date: Mon, Nov 27, 2023 at 2:14 PM
Subject: Summer Conference Opportunity: 17th Korea-America Student Conference!
To: <megha...@global.ucsb.edu>
Dear Advisor Meghan Zero,
First, I hope this email finds you well. My name is Elliott Yoo and I am a student Executive Committee member of the 17th Korea-America Student Conference (KASC).
KASC held its first annual conference in 2008. It is one of three programs under our parent organization International Student Organization (ISC), which is located in Washington D.C. Our oldest program, JASC (Japan-America Student Conference), dates back to 1934, while ChASC (China-America Student Conference) is our newest program that was added in 2021.
On behalf of the Executive Committee for the 17th KASC, I'd like to share an opportunity with any students who may be interested in our upcoming academic and cultural interchange program, taking place late-June to early July 2024. Within our conference, students hear from distinguished speakers on current global topics, learn and engage in critical discussions involving the ROK-U.S relationship, and participate in an array of cultural exchange and activities. KASC offers approximately a 3 week-long program which will be held in New York, Washington D.C., and Seoul.
Upcoming Information Session on December 5, 2023
To introduce KASC to any newcomers, we will be holding an information session on Tuesday, December 5, 2023 at 7pm EST (Eastern Standard Time). The information session will be approximately one hour and the topics we will be covering include:
- What is KASC and what can we expect from KASC 17?
- What are the benefits of KASC?
- How can we apply to KASC 17?
- Q&A Session
Applications Are Open for the 17th Korea-America Student Conference
The 17th Korea-America Student Conference (KASC) will gather an equal number of Korean and American delegates from various academic fields to facilitate conversations on global topics, conduct research for the final forum, and engage in cultural activities. During this program, delegates will have the opportunity to hone their professional skills, connect with experts from different fields, deepen their understanding of each other’s culture, and strengthen cross-cultural communication skills. Our application deadline is on December 23rd, 2023, at 11:59PM (EST). Both undergraduate and graduate students from all majors are eligible and encouraged to apply.
Roundtable Topic Discussions
Roundtables (RTs) are a key component of KASC. This year, there will be 5 different RT topics, with each RT composed of an equal number of Korean and American delegates to ensure a balanced exchange of perspectives. During the RT discussions, delegates are expected to hold intense and critical discussions about their assigned topics, developing mutual understanding and practical solutions in the context of the ROK-U.S relationship. Finally, all delegates will conduct original, peer-reviewed research with their RT members, shared with industry experts and government officials during the conference's cumulative Final Forum event.
Roundtable Topics for the 17th KASC
Arts and Media
The Interplay of Business, Law, and Diplomacy in a Global Context
Environment and Technology
International Relations and Political Science
Trade and Economic Cooperation
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Benefits
Students are provided with a certificate upon completion of this program
Professional networking and portfolio building
Building life-long friendships with both American and Korean participants
Exceptional ideas presented at Final Forum by the delegates will be selected and submitted to relevant government officials in the U.S. and R.O.K.
Outstanding delegate(s) will have the opportunity to become members of the next Executive Committee and are eligible to apply for internships with ISC
For more information, please visit our main website and Instagram page (@kasc_usofficial). New updates and announcements are frequently posted to our instagram page.
We hope to make your acquaintance, and please don’t hesitate to reach out to us with any further questions you may have!
Sincerely,
Elliott Yoo
KASC 17 Marketing Chair
International Student Conferences
