University launched a new initiative for international engagement
On April 17th, at 11 A.M., the first appointment ceremony for the “DGLAM” (Dongguk University Global Ambassadors) was held in Hyehwa Hall, hosted by the Office of International Affairs of Dongguk University. The ceremony progressed with welcoming speeches, congratulatory remarks, the awarding of certificates, and a photo session.
DGLAM, the university’s newly inaugurated team of student ambassadors, will be responsible for a variety of tasks aimed at enhancing the university’s international profile. Tasks include conducting campus tours for foreign visitors, participating in domestic and international promotional activities, supporting events and admissions seminars targeted at international students, planning and managing exchange programs with current students, and assisting with translation and interpretation duties for the Office of International Affairs.
The recruitment process, which took place from the 14th to the 26th of last month. The top scorers were finally selected, and a total of six ambassadors were appointed. They will serve on a semester from April to August 2024. As part of their role, they will enjoy several benefits such as priority participation in cultural programs for international students, receipt of official ambassador certificates and completion certificates, and payment for their activities.
Park Sun-young, Dean of Office of International Affairs, awarded the certificates and remarked, “Through DGLAM, we will strive to better accommodate students from all countries, including the successors of the current ambassadors.”
The Dongguk Post had an interview with the First Cohort of DGLAM
Miyamichi Hina (President of DGLAM, Department of International 22) and Han Lwin Htet (Vice President of DGLAM, Department of Film and Digital Media 23, Graduate School) participated in the interview.
Q. First, what motivated you to apply for DGLAM?
Miyamichi Hina: As a student from Japan, I applied hoping to extend the welfare benefits our school offers to more Japanese students.
Han Lwin Htet: There are not many students from Myanmar, so I wanted to become an ambassador to encourage more Myanmar students to participate.
Q. What activity within DGLAM are you most looking forward to?
Miyamichi Hina: I am most looking forward to the cultural experience at Lotte World. Having been mostly involved in Buddhist-related activities, I now want more opportunities for camaraderie and exchange.
Han Lwin Htet: As a graduate student, we usually do not get the chance to join clubs. It would be more meaningful and rewarding if graduate students could also participate in a variety of activities.
Q. Do you have any goals or resolutions you hope to achieve through this activity?
Miyamichi Hina: I hope to help increase enrollment and facilitate better relationships between Korean students and international students.
Han Lwin Htet: By becoming an ambassador and interacting with people from various countries, I aim to enhance cultural understanding and promote greater participation among students from countries like mine.
Q. Could you define the unique appeal of DGLAM in a few words?
Han Lwin Htet: Being part of the first cohort, the process of collectively brainstorming and shaping our future direction is incredibly appealing.
Miyamichi Hina: As the first cohort, we believe it is up to us to create and define the unique appeal of this program. I hope to be able to directly convey our views to the international office.