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Welcome Professors! This section has recently been added to help
professors spread the word to their students about the importance and benefits
of participating in the Korea-America Student Conference!
The 3rd Korea-America Student Conference (KASC) will be held in July 2010! Students from all majors
are encouraged to apply as English is the primary language of the conference,
and KASC does not require students to be Asian studies majors or
studying the Korean language.
Below is the basic information for the
conference and a list of frequently asked questions. There is also a link to our 3rd KASC brochure for you to hand out to interested students.
Basic Information:
Who? Any
full-time
student at a college or university within the United States and Korea at the time
of
application - this ranges from first year students to Ph.D. candidates.
U.S.
citizenship or permanent resident status is preferred. The
conference consists of 50 students per year, 25 students from each
country.
What? The 3rd Korea-America Student Conference
When? July 12 - August 12, 2010
Where? American Univ., DC - Univ. of Pennsylvania, PA - Univ. of Michigan, MI - Stanford Univ., CA
Why? In our globalized
world, it is important for our future leaders to engage in international
exchange in order to advance and maintain the relationship between these two nations.
KASC encourages open dialogue on some of the most prominent issues
facing these two coutnries including but not limited to Environmental
Policy, National Security, Global Citizenship, Science and Technology,
and the Media. Delegates get the opportunity to create new solutions
and the type of
mutual understanding that is so crucial to multilateral
cooperation. The insight gained from these interactions and the shared experiences
created during the course of this conference will be invaluable to this
next generation of leaders.
KASC is also
uniquely student-run, giving the participants high quality real world
experience that will prepare them for successful careers in any sector.
Cost: The $3,000
participation for KASC covers food, lodging, and group travel for the duration
of the Conference. Travel between each site is included in this fee. However,
individual round-trip transportation to and from the Orientation
site is the responsibility of each delegate.
Value: The actual cost of
the Conference is closer to $7,000, which is subsidized by fundraising from
ISC.
Application Extended Deadline: March 31, 2010
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
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Are Scholarships or Financial Aid Available?
Yes! Each year a considerable number of American delegates receive full or
partial financial support from their universities or other organizations. Upon
selection, ISC and the student Executive Committee can provide advice for
locating and obtaining scholarships, donations and other forms of financial
aid.
What are some common KASC activities?
Preparation begins once
delegates send in their acceptance to the conference. All delegates are
required to write and present a research paper on a topic relevant to
their roundtable topic. As in-person meetings before the actual
conference are difficult due to geographical differences, roundtable
leaders encourage delegates to participate in online meetings, get to
know their roundtable members, and play an active role in constructing
the roundtable format.
The Conference is
centered on the activities of the five roundtables in which delegates
participate in intense discussions to analyze their opinions and
develop real world solutions. There will also be opportunities to meet
various specialists, leaders, and professors as well as relevant site
visits during the month of meetings.
Different from the
roundtable topics, delegates partake in smaller discussion groups led
by the delegates themselves. These informal sessions help to create a
foundation for mutual understanding, social awareness, cultural
sensitivity, and exchange of ideas. Selection of special topics is left
to the minds of the delegates in order to best promote an environment
where one can pursue subjects of interest.
Usually held at the end
of each site, all delegates gather to freely share their thoughts and
concerns in regard to the conference. Through open dialogue between the
delegates and the Executive Committee members, the conference is able
to adapt to the functional needs of the delegates.
In addition to each
overarching theme of the conference, we invite professors and leaders
from various fields of study to give lectures and panel discussions
with delegates. In doing so, delegates are able to learn more from the
specialists and expand their academic knowledge about a variety of
topics. The forums and discussions are often led by our roundtable
groups, thus presenting the unique views of students to the audience
members.
At our Final Form held
at the last site, all roundtables present the results of their
month-long discussion as well as a summary of the entire conference.
All of our forums are open and publicized to the general public.
Besides the KASC
discussions and activities, delegates also participate in a homestay.
Paired with two or three of their fellow KASCers, this opportunity
provides the chance for the delegates to bond amongst themselves,
interact with members of the local community, and learn more about them
while sharing their own thoughts and experiences as well.
The KASC experience does
not end with the month long conference. Delegates frequently continue
to keep in touch with each other, often maintaining the friendship
throughout their entire life. Both the Korea and the U.S. side create
conference report booklets, which include summaries of forums,
discussions, photos, and final messages to each other.
Can my students receive academic credit for KASC?
International Student Conferences is not an accredited institution. However, we are willing to support any
student interested in using the KASC experience for independent study by
completing any necessary paperwork.
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on KASC!
Contact Information:
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or by phone at
202-289-9088. Hope this section helps
and we look forward to meeting your students at our next conference! |
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