Student Spotlight
91快播 students Geena Nuque (center) and Geoffrey Ashford (right) dressed
in traditional Korean clothing while attending a Korean wedding ceremony during their
summer stay in Jeonju, South Korea. The Tritons participated in the 鈥淔eeling Korea鈥
exchange program hosted by Chonbok National University of South Korea and coordinated
by the UOG鈥檚 Professional and International Programs.
Cultural exchanges help students broaden their world perspectives.
Through the , three Tritons were able to do just that while participating in the 鈥淔eeling Korea鈥
program hosted by Chonbuk National University.
Seniors Geena Nuque from Guam, Justine Conrad Mallari from Saipan, and Geoffrey S.
Ashford from Alaska this passed summer traveled to Jeonju, South Korea to immerse
themselves in a foreign culture.
PIP covered airfare, lodging, meals, and program fees. The students only paid for
personal expenses. UOG students cook "Bibimbap" with friends made while on the Feeling Korea exchange
program.
Once there, the Tritons attended Korean classes in the morning, visited a 鈥Jjimjilbang鈥 or Korean spa, and experienced a traditional Korean wedding ceremony鈥攄ressing in
traditional clothing as well. They also had the chance to visit the Nambu Night Market,
Namsam Seoul Tower, the National Museum of Korea, and Jongmyo Shrine.
鈥淕oing to another country to participate in a short term program and having to learn
about the language and culture was a really great experience,鈥 Nuque said. 鈥淗aving
to experience different cultures than mine is always refreshing. I enjoyed learning
and experiencing the rich Korean culture.鈥
Nuque not only interacted with Korean students but also met peers from China and Mongolia
who participated in the 鈥淔eeling Korea鈥 program.
See more photos from the .
For more information on the 鈥淔eeling Korea鈥 program or PIP, contact PIP Director Carlos
Taitano at ctaitano@triton.uog.edu.