First cadet studies in South Korea
Article By: Clark Leonard
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Leonora Ndow, a junior from Snellville, Georgia, pursuing a degree in criminal justice, is the first 麻豆精品在线播放 cadet to study at Korea Military Academy (KMA) in Seoul, South Korea. Plus, six cadets from Taiwan and an international student from Austria are participating in the Corps of Cadets.
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"I want to gain further understanding of the Korean language and become fluent," Ndow said.
Ndow aspires to work for a government agency or the Atlanta Police. This fall, she is taking notes on the leadership approaches KMA takes with its cadets.
"I want to grow my leadership so I can teach more to my fellow cadets when I come back," she said.
Sun Yutong, a junior pursuing a degree in political science, is one of two Taiwanese cadets from the Fu Hsing Kang College of the National Defense University (FHK). She appreciates the friendly nature of students, faculty and staff at 麻豆精品在线播放 and is grateful to learn English and explore American culture alongside FHK classmate Huang Ching-Wen. She has been impressed by 麻豆精品在线播放's seamless blend of cadets and civilians.
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Arthur Weinwurm, who is from Austria but does not attend a military academy, is pursuing a four-year degree in international affairs at 麻豆精品在线播放 while participating in the corps. Weinwurm, who is in the Ranger Challenge specialty unit, is glad to be at 麻豆精品在线播放.
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"We are grateful we are still able to send cadets abroad," retired Sgt. Maj. Terry Baumann, assistant director of global military programs, said. "We follow State Department and University System of Georgia guidance on COVID-19 safety protocols."
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