Yejun Na
President of KSEA Angelo State University YG
Angelo State University (ASU) welcomed approximately 30 students to the Fall 2024 Coffee Chat event, organized by the KSEA (Korean-American Scientists and Engineers Association) Austin TX Chapter’s YG Group on September 3rd, 2024. The event, held in Room 238 of the Vincent Building, aimed to introduce students to the KSEA community and its benefits in a relaxed, informal setting. Dr. Soyoon Kum, advisor of the group, and Joonho Sung, Vice President of the KSEA Austin TX Chapter, led the session, answering student questions and fostering engagement among participants.
Hosted every semester, the Coffee Chat event seeks to expand KSEA’s reach by connecting with new and exchange students at ASU. This semester’s event provided Starbucks beverages to attendees, creating a welcoming atmosphere for students exploring KSEA membership. The event served as an excellent opportunity for students to learn about KSEA’s networking, scholarship, and professional development offerings.
Dr. Kum opened the event with a detailed overview of KSEA, highlighting its purpose, membership benefits, and the wide range of opportunities available to undergraduate students. She emphasized KSEA’s role in providing access to networking, research presentations, entrepreneurship seminars, and volunteer experiences, which resonated with many students.Following the introductory presentation, attendees were divided into two groups. Unlike the previous semester’s format, where the event was held in separate time slots, this semester, both groups started together and then split for focused discussions. Dr. Kum led a group focusing on graduate school opportunities, while Mr. Sung facilitated a session on employment-related topics. Students appreciated the chance to engage directly with experts and described the Q&A sessions as highly informative and insightful.
The Coffee Chat provided a meaningful networking platform for both current and prospective KSEA members, allowing students to form personal connections within the KSEA ASU YG group. The event underscored the group’s collaborative spirit, strengthening the sense of community among members. With the success of the event, the ASU YG group looks forward to continuing its mission of fostering strong relationships within the Korean STEM community at ASU, offering valuable resources and mentorship to its members. The event closed on a hopeful note, encouraging participants to leverage this experience to grow as leaders and contribute to the vibrant KSEA community.
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