Grace Lee, the George Mason Korea Campus Coordinator at Fairfax, takes an important role in helping students with study abroad within the George Mason University (GMU) community. She works closely with University Life, especially with the Assistant Dean of University Life, Dr. Lori Scher. A part of her job is to assist students with questions about transitioning to the GMU Fairfax campus and the GMU Korea campus, getting campus resources, and understanding other non-academic inquiries. Her goal is to let students in GMU Fairfax and GMU Korea see themselves as one in the GMU community and help students to have a smooth transition from one campus to the other for the full GMU experience. Regarding her important role as liaison of both campuses, The Voice took a deeper look into her position and service.
Prior to becoming the GMU Korea Campus Coordinator, Grace said she has always been interested in international education with a focus on working with Korean students. With her past experience in Seoul National University and other universities in South Korea, she has helped prepare students to study abroad in the U.S. or other English-speaking countries.
“It’s students who make my position so enjoyable”, Grace said. Students would share their experiences abroad with her, whether it is meeting great professors, getting involved in organizations, or traveling around the country. “In particular, I love to hear students having a great experience at Fairfax or Mason Korea, and I’ve met many students who have had transformative experiences from their time in GMU Fairfax or GMU Korea!”
Talking about study abroad, questions such as “What are some important processes that students need to go through before studying abroad” is often asked by students. Grace stated, “The process could not be simpler!” The process begins with completing a simple application form. Then, students will need to set up an appointment with Grace to walk through further steps of the study abroad application. “Our goal is to make studying at GMU Korea and GMU Fairfax as rewarding as possible.”
Despite her long experience working with students who are interested in studying abroad, she has not gotten the chance to work in the GMU Korea campus. Nonetheless, she has always worked closely with many of the staff at GMU Korea and has regular skype meetings. She gladly shared that working and connecting closely with GMU Korea staff feels like she has been in the GMU Korea campus. She exclaimed, “I hope to meet them in person one day soon!”
Grace’s office is located in Merten Hall 3100 in the GMU Fairfax campus, and she is willing to meet with students by appointments. She is also available by phone at 703-993-5961 or by email at glee36@gmu.edu.
Ya-En Sie | Reporter
ysie@masonlive.gmu.edu
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