Northern Marianas College Vice President for Administration and Advancement Frankie Eliptico speaks with Daegu University President Dr. Soon Jin Park and Daegu University Dean of Students Won Gu Jang.
NORTHERN Marianas College and Daegu University in South Korea are exploring partnership opportunities.
NMC’s vice president for administration and advancement, Frankie Eliptico, recently met with Daegu University President Dr. Soon Jin Park and Daegu University Dean of Students Won Gu Jang to discuss a possible partnership between the two institutions, including student exchange programs and other activities.
Daegu is a private university in Gyeongsan City, North Gyeongsang province, South Korea.
Before the Covid-19 pandemic, Daegu students used to visit the CNMI. Recently, they resumed their visits with approximately 20 students.
During the meeting, Eliptico emphasized that NMC is open to partnerships that can help enrich students’ experiences and exposure to other cultures.
“Given the close proximity of our institutions, it makes sense to build and strengthen partnerships and collaborative opportunities with Daegu University and other institutions in the region,” Eliptico said.
The Daegu University officials also met with an NMC student and a graduate who are both from South Korea. They shared their educational experiences at NMC.
The officials likewise met with Gov. Arnold I. Palacios, who expressed support for a partnership between NMC and Daegu University.
