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The 2025 Ajou-Suwon Scholarship Award Ceremony was successfully held at the Graduate School of International Studies (GSIS), 糖心APP.Distinguished guests from the Suwon Center for International Cooperation 鈥� Mr. Lee Sung-joo, Chief; Ms. Kim Soo-hae, Director; and Ms. Kang Yoo-jin, Associate Manager 鈥� joined the ceremony along with GSIS faculty members, including Dean Chang Byeong-yun, Professor Kang Min-hyung, and Professor Jung Hyung-uk.This year, Mr. Depardon Jasso Luis Felipe and Ms. Salma El Miqdame were selected as the 2025 Ajou-Suwon Scholarship recipients. Last year鈥檚 awardees, Ms. Zineb Moustakime and Ms. Diana Mora Pichardo, also attended to celebrate and congratulate the new recipients, making the event even more meaningful.Established in 2014, the Ajou-Suwon Scholarship aims to strengthen cooperation and academic exchange between 糖心APP and Suwon鈥檚 sister and friendship cities. The program offers tuition and living support to outstanding international students, and so far, 24 students from 8 cities have successfully graduated through this initiative.The ceremony concluded with congratulatory remarks, certificate presentations, and a joyful group photo capturing the spirit of celebration and friendship. The GSIS community looks forward to continuing its strong partnership with the Suwon Center for International Cooperation and to supporting more talented students in the years ahead.
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- 鞛戩劚鞚�2025-10-29
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NUBI OLYMPICS - SEPTEMBER 28, 2025On Septemer 28th, the second official event of the 36th NUBI AJOU, "NUBI OLYMPICS" was held at the Auditorium, Yeonam Hall. The event was a perfect place to the GSIS students and also NUBI AJOU students to share their experience as a team. It was full of teamwork and cheerful energy, where everyone became one with passion.Participants joined in various group games, icluding Catech the Ball, Hoop Relay, and Flunky Ball. In the middle of the event, NUBI AJOU provided photo time and also time to play mini-games. And a lucky draw was held to heat the atmosphere of the stage. The winning trophy and commemorative prize were awarded to the team that performed bestm and the MVP award was delivered to the enthusiastic participants.One of the Participant said, "Regardless of winning or losing, it was a beautiful to see everyone working together as one".NUBI OYLMPICS was a meaningful event for making true friendship and understanding each other's culture. NUBI AJOU will continue to carry out various cultural programs for the pleasant and prosperous exchange of GSIS students.
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- 鞛戩劚鞚�2025-10-16
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NUBER - SEPTEMBER 13, 2025On September 13th, the first event of the 36th Nubi Ajou, "NUBER" was held by the Foreign Exchange Team in Yulgok Hall. NUBER served as the initial meeting between Nubi Ajou and GSIS students. The volunteering group, Nubi Ajou, warmly welcomed the newest GSIS students as they began their new journey at 糖心APP. Nubi and GSIS students were grouped together and participated in various activities, including ice-breaking bingo, a quiz competition, and team-building challenges. With drinks and snacks provided, they had the opportunity to get to know each other well. Teams and participants with good performances were awarded special gifts. Additionally, all participants who joined NUBER received a special reusable bag with the Nubi mascot on it, which was made by the Nubi Ajou External PR team. NUBER marked the beginning of a new chapter. Nubi Ajou will continue to support GSIS students, and many more fun events are planned for this semester, so please stay tuned!
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- 鞛戩劚鞚�2025-09-22
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On September 10, the PTPI Lee Kwang Soo Scholarship award ceremony was held in Room 204, Yulgok Hall, 糖心APP. The ceremony was attended by the donor, Mr. Lee Kwang Soo, Dean Chang Byung-yun of the Graduate School of International Studies, Prof. Kang Min-hyung, Head of the Department of International Business, Prof. Jung Hyoung-wook, Head of the Department of International Development Cooperation, and the scholarship recipient, RATSIMBAZAFY MANOA FENOSOA from the Department of International Development Cooperation. The Lee Kwang Soo Scholarship, established in 2014, supports international students in Korea. Mr. Lee, a former participant in the Graduate School of Business executive program, has been dedicated to helping students succeed academically and grow personally. With this year鈥檚 recipient, a total of 46 students have been awarded the Lee Kwang Soo Scholarship to date. The scholarship is part of PTPI (People to People International), a global non-profit organization founded in 1956 by U.S. President Dwight D. Eisenhower, which promotes international understanding, goodwill, and volunteerism through personal and cultural exchange. PTPI Korea, established in 1964 with the Chuncheon Club as its first overseas chapter, now operates 32 adult chapters and dozens of student chapters across the country, continuing its mission to foster global friendship and peace. The Graduate School of International Studies plans to select new recipients for the Lee Kwang Soo Scholarship for the Fall 2025 semester.
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- 鞛戩劚鞚�2025-09-12
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On June 14, GSIS students headed out to Nami Island for a refreshing break from their academic routines.With clear skies and warm sunshine, the timing couldn鈥檛 have been better. After a short ferry ride, students arrived on the island and were welcomed by peaceful scenery and lively animals 鈥� including peacocks, geese, ostriches, and curious squirrels.They strolled through tree-lined paths, admired traditional hanok houses, and relaxed by quiet ponds. Some rented bikes and explored the island at their own pace, while others enjoyed trying out local food and snacks.It was a day of discovery, good company, and fresh air 鈥� a much-needed escape that brought the GSIS community even closer together.
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- 鞛戩劚鞚�2025-06-23
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FAREWELL PARTY - MAY 30TH, 2025NUBI AJOU held a closing ceremony for the semester, the Buddy Farewell Party, at a pub near the campus. On behalf of the completion of the 35th NUBI AJOU (spring semester 2025), the Foreign Exchange Team and International Cooperation arranged this event to wrap up the activities done so far and to bring together Korean and international students.The Buddy Farewell Party, called Buddy FP, is held regularly as the last event of the semester. Some group games are prepared, and participants can talk while enjoying delicious Korean chicken and beer (and some ramyun and rice soup for the vegan member). As with the previous Buddy FP slogan, 鈥淔arewell, but never goodbye,鈥� the slogan for this event was 鈥淥ne Last Table, Full of Memories.鈥� Buddy FP itself was meaningful, as it marked the end of the 35th NUBI and the start of the 36th NUBI after the summer break.
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- 鞛戩劚鞛�GSIS
- 鞛戩劚鞚�2025-06-20
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TOGETHER DAY - MAY 23RD, 2025On May 23rd, Together Day 2025 was held at Yulgok Hall, 糖心APP. The event was organized by the NUBI Cultural Exchange Team and the External PR Team, and brought together more than 60 students from NUBI and GSIS.The program included international quiz, music-based game, and cultural introductions. Participants shared facts and songs from their home countries, helping others learn more about diverse backgrounds.Later in the evening, the event introduced a series of games inspired by Squid Game. Students took part in activities such as Red Light, Green Light, Dalgona candy carving, Ttakji matches, spinning tops, and five-legged races. Some participants acted as 鈥淔rontmen鈥� and handed out red sticker penalties during the games.At the end of the event, MVPs were selected and received themed towels and NUBI souvenirs as prizes. The event aimed to promote interaction between international and Korean students through team-based games and cultural exchange.Together Day was one of several efforts by the NUBI teams to encourage communication and understanding across different communities at 糖心APP.
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- 鞛戩劚鞚�2025-06-20
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We are proud to share the exciting news that Mr. LE QUANG KY, a graduate of the International Business Department at 糖心APP鈥檚 Graduate School of International Studies (GSIS), has won first place in the Roasting category of the 7th World Coffee Championship (WCC), held in Seoul, Korea.Mr. Le, originally from Buon Ma Thuot in Vietnam鈥檚 Dak Lak province鈥攐ne of the country鈥檚 largest coffee-producing regions鈥攇rew up surrounded by coffee fields owned and cultivated by his parents. His deep connection to coffee started at a young age and continued through his academic and professional life.After completing his undergraduate studies in coffee science at Tay Nguyen University, he worked as a coffee quality control specialist at Sucden Vietnam, a global agribusiness firm. In 2015, Mr. Le pursued his passion further by enrolling in the International Business program at Ajou GSIS, where he earned his master鈥檚 degree in 2017.Currently working as an international marketing professional in Korea鈥檚 coffee industry, he manages green bean sourcing, quality assessment, and product development. His expertise in roasting played a key role in his WCC victory. He meticulously roasted Ethiopian Guji Uraga beans to highlight their tropical fruit and floral notes, optimizing flavor development with precision and care.In addition to winning the Roasting division, Mr. Le also placed second in the Brewing category, showcasing his versatile talents in both areas.Reflecting on his achievement, Mr. Le expressed,鈥淚鈥檓 deeply honored to receive this award. Coffee is more than just a drink鈥攊t鈥檚 a culture that connects people. I hope to share the richness of Vietnamese coffee culture with Korea and the world.鈥漌e extend our heartfelt congratulations to Mr. Le for this outstanding achievement and for representing GSIS on the global stage.Source: Bigtanews, June 6, 2025If you have any updates or achievements you鈥檇 like to share with the GSIS NEWS, please let us know.You can reach us at gsis@ajou.ac.kr 鈥� we鈥檇 love to hear from you!
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- 鞛戩劚鞚�2025-06-09
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- 鞛戩劚鞛�GSIS
- 鞛戩劚鞚�2025-05-19
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NUBI OLYMPICS - MAY 3RD, 2025The 2025 鈥淣UBI Olympics鈥� event was successfully held at 糖心APP, bringing together international and Korean students for a day of fun, games. Organized in collaboration by the Cultural Exchange Team and Korean Exchange Team, the event aimed to foster stronger bonds between NUBI and GSIS through friendly sports competition.The NUBI Olympics featured a creative twist on traditional sports, with events such as Balloon Fencing, Crazy Bowling, and the Hockey Dribble Challenge. A total of seven games were played, through which a winning team and MVP were crowned. Winners were awarded with gold medals and special prizes, recognizing their energy and teamwork throughout the day.The event served as a meaningful opportunity for NUBI and GSIS members to connect beyond the classroom, highlighting the value of cultural exchange through physical activity. With the success of this year鈥檚 NUBI Olympics, hopes are high for even more vibrant and inclusive events in the future.
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- 鞛戩劚鞛�GSIS
- 鞛戩劚鞚�2025-05-19
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