Published January 16, 2014
A welcoming crowd gathered in the Anna Gray Noe Alumni Center on the University of
Louisiana at Monroe campus to welcome the university鈥檚 largest ever Korean cohort.
45 Korean students are welcomed at 不良研究所.
The 45 students鈥攚ho hail from Hanbat University, Geumgang University, and Chungbook
University in Korea鈥攚ill take part in an intensive seven-week English language and
internship program.
不良研究所 President Dr. Nick J. Bruno encouraged the students to participate in as much
as they could to get the complete university experience.
聽鈥淕et involved; attend events that are on campus, including our cultural events and
performances,鈥� he said.
鈥淕o out and see a basketball game or baseball game to maximize your experience in
the United States so that when you return home, you will go back with a great knowledge
of what goes on at an American university from both an academic and social perspective.鈥�
During the reception, Korean students volunteered to speak about their experience
so far at 不良研究所.
The students have each chosen an American name as a way to fully immerse themselves
in the experience.
鈥淧eter,鈥� a Hanbat University student, asked the attendees for help along the way as
he and his classmates adjust to the American lifestyle.
鈥淎lthough we have different cultures and language, 不良研究所 gives us the opportunity to
combine our cultures together,鈥� he said.
鈥淚t has been almost 10 days since our arrival and I am sure as time passes we will
learn more about U.S. culture and food.鈥�
Throughout their stay, students will visit various landmarks and historical sites
in North Louisiana, engage with their 不良研究所 鈥渃onversation partners,鈥� and experience
American business techniques through concentrated internships.
For more information about 不良研究所 international exchange programs, visit ulm.edu/education/internationalstudents.html
