Mt. Vernon students and teachers to be offered full scholarships to study in Korea
On December 1, a huge delegation of high ranking education officials from South Korea, led by the president of Chonnam National University (CNU), Dr. Byungseok Jeong, attended a unprecedented signing ceremony at Baruch College in New York City in an effort to establish a student and teacher exchange program between the two renowned learning institutions. The program also included Sentinel Technology Services International, Inc., led by Terrence Horton.
The ceremony was held in the lavishly decorated President’s Conference Room (Administration Building) on East 22nd Street, and included high-ranking Baruch College officials, led by Provost and Senior Vice President, Dr. David Christy.
Prior to the MOU signing ceremony commencing, individuals from both institutions spoke, including Dr. Jeong and Dr. David Christy. Also speaking was Horton, who was the one responsible for organizing the ceremony and convincing Chonnam National University to sponsor the incredible student and teacher exchange program. Just recently, Chonnam National University (CNU) appointed Horton as CNU’s Global Honorary Ambassador for the greater New York area. Also helping to facilitate the event was Assemblyman J. Gary Pretlow.
“On behalf of Sentinel, I am particularly excited about the prospect of a pipeline for students from Mount Vernon to benefit from the partnership between Baruch College and Chonnam National University. In this interconnected economy, it is vital that our young people be given every opportunity to learn at leading academic institutions such as Baruch and Chonnam University,” said Horton.
“Participating in an exchange program will allow Mount Vernon students to enhance foreign language, intercultural skills and establish friendships with local students. The program also enables students to learn different perspectives from different cultures.”
As the signing ceremony was about to commence, there was much excitement in the room since it was viewed by the many in attendance as history in the making.
Student exchange programs are very common, but as Dr. David Christy and Dr. Jeong signed the MOU, they were signing an agreement that involved not only students to participate in the exchange program, but also teachers. In addition, the agreement entails a full expense free scholarship, which includes round-trip airfare, living allowance and free medical insurance.
At the conclusion of the signing, which included Horton signing an agreement as well, a deafening and thunderous applause took place.
After the ceremony, the Korean delegation was taken on a tour of the Baruch College campus.
Parents interested in learning more about the program can contact:
Sentinel Technology Services International, Inc.
Mount Vernon, NY 10550
Phone: (914) 699-2210
On December 1, a huge delegation of high ranking education officials from South Korea, led by the president of Chonnam National University (CNU), Dr. Byungseok Jeong, attended a unprecedented signing ceremony at Baruch College in New York City in an effort to establish a student and teacher exchange program between the two renowned learning institutions. The program also included Sentinel Technology Services International, Inc., led by Terrence Horton.
The ceremony was held in the lavishly decorated President’s Conference Room (Administration Building) on East 22nd Street, and included high-ranking Baruch College officials, led by Provost and Senior Vice President, Dr. David Christy.
Prior to the MOU signing ceremony commencing, individuals from both institutions spoke, including Dr. Jeong and Dr. David Christy. Also speaking was Horton, who was the one responsible for organizing the ceremony and convincing Chonnam National University to sponsor the incredible student and teacher exchange program. Just recently, Chonnam National University (CNU) appointed Horton as CNU’s Global Honorary Ambassador for the greater New York area. Also helping to facilitate the event was Assemblyman J. Gary Pretlow.
“On behalf of Sentinel, I am particularly excited about the prospect of a pipeline for students from Mount Vernon to benefit from the partnership between Baruch College and Chonnam National University. In this interconnected economy, it is vital that our young people be given every opportunity to learn at leading academic institutions such as Baruch and Chonnam University,” said Horton.
“Participating in an exchange program will allow Mount Vernon students to enhance foreign language, intercultural skills and establish friendships with local students. The program also enables students to learn different perspectives from different cultures.”
As the signing ceremony was about to commence, there was much excitement in the room since it was viewed by the many in attendance as history in the making.
Student exchange programs are very common, but as Dr. David Christy and Dr. Jeong signed the MOU, they were signing an agreement that involved not only students to participate in the exchange program, but also teachers. In addition, the agreement entails a full expense free scholarship, which includes round-trip airfare, living allowance and free medical insurance.
At the conclusion of the signing, which included Horton signing an agreement as well, a deafening and thunderous applause took place.
After the ceremony, the Korean delegation was taken on a tour of the Baruch College campus.
Parents interested in learning more about the program can contact:
Sentinel Technology Services International, Inc.
Mount Vernon, NY 10550
Phone: (914) 699-2210
(l to r) Dr. David Christy and Dr. Byungseok Jeong signing the historic agreement
Specially personalized Cross pens provided by Sentinel being displayed prior to the signing
The signing ceremony in progress
Dr. Byungseok Jeong speaking during the ceremony
Sentinel personnel, Assemblyman J. Gary Pretlow and members of the Korean delegation during the tour of the Baruch College campus