Inha University Resumes Online College Student Mentoring... 82 Elementary, Middle, and High School Students Participate

An Inha University student is participating in mentoring activities using an online video conferencing program.
[Photo by Inha University]

[Asia Economy Reporter Park Hyesook] Inha University announced on the 29th that it will restart the university student mentoring program, which was temporarily suspended due to the novel coronavirus infection (COVID-19) crisis, using an online-based program.

A total of 82 students from eight elementary, middle, and high schools in the Incheon area are participating, with 41 Inha University students serving as mentors. The activity period is from this month to next month.

The online mentoring utilizes the video conferencing program 'ZOOM' and YouTube. It provides non-face-to-face academic guidance, reading guidance, and career exploration. University students who serve as mentors can receive recognition as volunteer work.

This program pairs university students as mentors with one or two elementary, middle, or high school students in Incheon, meeting two to four times a month to share concerns not only about studies but also about school life and career paths. It mainly targets low-income youth who face difficulties in education or care.

Kim Woonghee, Director of Student Support at Inha University, said, "We prepared online mentoring because many elementary, middle, and high school students are experiencing learning gaps due to COVID-19."

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