The backgrounds and past traumatic experiences of Drim and Woorideol students make it hard for them to assimilate into local culture and lead productive, enriching lives. In South Korea, English and technological skills are essential to an individual’s success and acceptance, and this Mercer On Mission program aims to help students gain those competencies as well as confidence.
Mercer students and faculty teach and get to know the Korean students while living on site with them for three weeks. They lead English language lessons and expose students to technology during LEGO Robotics activities and 3D designing, scanning, modeling and printing work.
Separately, the Mercer group will assist the Korean Army in its ongoing excavation project to find the remains of soldiers who fought during the Korean War.
In addition, participants will visit the city of Seoul, historic sites of the Silla and Chosun dynasties, UNESCO World Heritage sites, and Korean War memorials.
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