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20th DSU International Tech Corps Volunteers in Indonesian Countryside
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2015-07-06 16:16
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국제기술봉사단.jpg (125.16 KB)The 20th DSU International Tech Corps departed for six countryside towns around Surabaya, Indonesia, on June 24th. The Corps is led by a Captain, Professor Bae Su-han; a Vice-Captain, Professor Lee Hyun-jung; an Assistant Administrator, Baek Woon-yong, and includes 28 DSU students.
The International Tech Corps was formed to share DSU’s specialized technologies and help developing countries. It follows the Biblical verse, “Freely you have received; freely give.” With this in mind, they stoically performed their duties, even despite emergency situations such as MERS.
The Corps volunteered in the countryside towns with students from other countries. The total volunteer Corps consisted of 138 students from 14 universities in 7 countries. The Corps implemented various projects for the improvement of facilities and technologies, as well as projects for education, welfare and culture.
The DSU International Tech Corps also receives support from Dongseo alumni. The head of the Alumni Administration, Lee Jae-hwan, donated 30 sets of solar street lights for installation. Also, the 2nd Korean Day event will be held with funding provided by the Corps Alumni Association. Some DSU alumni have experience in the Corps and are now helping the next generation of students in the Corps.
President Jekuk Chang participated in a farewell ceremony on June 24th, which was held at the U-IT Building. He encouraged students to have a safe and pleasant journey and presented the students with some money for their trip. The President of the International Tech Corps, Lee Gi-young, also participated. He said, “I visited Indonesia 19 years ago, and you are bringing back memories for me. I ask that you volunteer sincerely and come back safely.”
President Jekuk Chang said in his speech, “The DSU International Tech Corps has a long history. There have already been 20 teams. About 600 students from DSU have experienced the Corps, and they are now successful and passionate in their lives. I want to request three things from you. First, I hope you will try to understand Asian culture well. To lead in the Asian era, we need to have strong understandings of Asian languages and ways of the life. I also encourage you to construct a network of foreign friends. By the year 2050, it is estimated that 50% of world GDP will be accounted for by Asia. Second, I hope you will take time for self-reflection, rather than focus only on your volunteer services. Finally, I hope you will learn about gratitude. You may realize how happy you are in Indonesia.”
Two students also spoke of their intentions for their time in Indonesia.
Bae Sang-min (Junior, Dept. of Health Administration) said, “I have volunteered a lot domestically, but this is my first time to volunteer in another country. I feel a sense of heavy responsibility. I prepared hard and I will do my best in Indonesia.”
Baek Ji-sun (Sophomore, Dept. of Events and Conventions) said, “I prepared hard for global volunteering these past six months. Of course, there will be many difficulties, but we are going to practice love and the spirit of volunteering as representatives of DSU.”
The International Tech Corps was formed to share DSU’s specialized technologies and help developing countries. It follows the Biblical verse, “Freely you have received; freely give.” With this in mind, they stoically performed their duties, even despite emergency situations such as MERS.
The Corps volunteered in the countryside towns with students from other countries. The total volunteer Corps consisted of 138 students from 14 universities in 7 countries. The Corps implemented various projects for the improvement of facilities and technologies, as well as projects for education, welfare and culture.
The DSU International Tech Corps also receives support from Dongseo alumni. The head of the Alumni Administration, Lee Jae-hwan, donated 30 sets of solar street lights for installation. Also, the 2nd Korean Day event will be held with funding provided by the Corps Alumni Association. Some DSU alumni have experience in the Corps and are now helping the next generation of students in the Corps.
President Jekuk Chang participated in a farewell ceremony on June 24th, which was held at the U-IT Building. He encouraged students to have a safe and pleasant journey and presented the students with some money for their trip. The President of the International Tech Corps, Lee Gi-young, also participated. He said, “I visited Indonesia 19 years ago, and you are bringing back memories for me. I ask that you volunteer sincerely and come back safely.”
President Jekuk Chang said in his speech, “The DSU International Tech Corps has a long history. There have already been 20 teams. About 600 students from DSU have experienced the Corps, and they are now successful and passionate in their lives. I want to request three things from you. First, I hope you will try to understand Asian culture well. To lead in the Asian era, we need to have strong understandings of Asian languages and ways of the life. I also encourage you to construct a network of foreign friends. By the year 2050, it is estimated that 50% of world GDP will be accounted for by Asia. Second, I hope you will take time for self-reflection, rather than focus only on your volunteer services. Finally, I hope you will learn about gratitude. You may realize how happy you are in Indonesia.”
Two students also spoke of their intentions for their time in Indonesia.
Bae Sang-min (Junior, Dept. of Health Administration) said, “I have volunteered a lot domestically, but this is my first time to volunteer in another country. I feel a sense of heavy responsibility. I prepared hard and I will do my best in Indonesia.”
Baek Ji-sun (Sophomore, Dept. of Events and Conventions) said, “I prepared hard for global volunteering these past six months. Of course, there will be many difficulties, but we are going to practice love and the spirit of volunteering as representatives of DSU.”