Gimpo City-Yonsei University Career and Academic Mentoring Receives Enthusiastic Response as Students Say "It Helped Clarify My Future"

Customized Career and Academic Mentoring Graduation Ceremony Held by Gimpo City and Yonsei University
Yonsei University and Gimpo Students: "An Experience of Growth and Communication Beyond Simple Academic Support"
City to Expand and Continue the Program Based on Positive Outcomes

Gimpo City in Gyeonggi Province (Mayor Kim Byungsoo) held the graduation ceremony for its customized career and academic mentoring program, operated in partnership with Yonsei University, on the 15th amid enthusiastic support from students. The "Educational Development Special Zone Gimpo City - Yonsei University Career and Academic Mentoring," introduced for the first time this year, has received a positive response for fostering growth through communication, going beyond simple academic support.

Gimpo City held the completion ceremony for the "Educational Development Special Zone Gimpo City - Yonsei University Career and Academic Mentoring" on the 15th. Photo by Gimpo City

On the 15th, the city held the first graduation ceremony for the "Educational Development Special Zone Gimpo City - Yonsei University Career and Academic Mentoring" at Modam Library, joined by 94 high school mentees from the local area and 50 mentors from Yonsei University who participated together over the past two months.

Before the ceremony, mentors and mentees had a final review of their mentoring activities in a relaxed indoor and outdoor setting at Modam Library. During the subsequent ceremony, participants received graduation certificates and had the opportunity to share their reflections on the mentoring experience.

Participants unanimously agreed that the program provided an opportunity for further personal growth. A Yonsei University student who served as a mentor shared, "It was truly meaningful for me to watch and guide students as they took each step forward with the desire to change themselves."

Another Yonsei University student said, "Since my major and my mentee's desired career path were the same, I was able to share my experiences directly with my junior. Watching my mentee grow on their own, I want to sincerely thank them for following along so diligently."

Gimpo students responded warmly, expressing their gratitude to the Yonsei University mentors. "When the mentor of my desired department summarized and explained Yonsei University lecture content to me, it made me realize that this could truly become my future major," one student said.

Shin Seungho, Director of Education and Culture at Gimpo City, who attended the event, encouraged the participants by saying, "I hope this mentoring has become a journey of self-discovery and finding your own path, beyond just preparing for college entrance. I support all of you to keep moving forward, believing in your potential and not fearing challenges or failures in your learning journey."

Based on the positive outcomes of this program, Gimpo City plans to continue operating it in partnership with Yonsei University, expanding its scale and participation in the future.

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