HOKMA College of General Education Holds Welcome Ceremony for Incoming Students of Global Scholars Program
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HOKMA College of General Education Holds Welcome Ceremony for Incoming Students of Global Scholars Program
The HOKMA College of General Education (Dean Haiyoung Lee) held a welcome ceremony for incoming students of the Global Scholars Program at the Lee San-bong Hall of the ECC building, on September 17, 2025. This event was organized to help the 254 international freshmen from over 20 countries adapt to campus life and foster exchanges. Starting from this semester, the international students in all departments, other than the Division of International Studies and the College of Nursing, will be placed under the Global Scholars Program of the HOKMA College of General Education for one year. During this period, the students will take classes in basic liberal arts and the Korean language to ensure a smooth transition into their majors, andthe welcome ceremony took place as an inaugural part of this curriculum.
The ceremony began with a welcoming address from Dr. Haiyoung Lee, Dean of the HOKMA College. Dr. Lee delivered encouraging remarks by saying, “I would like to extend my warmest applause to all of you who took the courage to take the first steps in a new country, language, and university.” She also added, “Ewha Womans University had nurtured the dreams of countless young women over the past 139 years, and I believe that you will become the new names of Ewha for the future.” She continued to emphasize that learning and growing alongside professors and peers, while respecting diversity and building friendships, will be an invaluable experience.
After the welcome speech, EWHAROSA, official student ambassadors under the Office of Admissions, gave an introduction to the university life, followed by celebratory performances by ACTION, an official university club for street dance at Ewha. In the second part of the event, students engaged in recreational activities and a team quiz competition, fostering interaction and camaraderie. Zhan Hang, a student from China who participated in the program, remarked, “I chose Ewha because I was drawn to the atmosphere of the world’s leading women’s university, with its strong community of women.” She added, “I am delighted to have had the opportunity to make new friends and enjoy the performances.”
Each year, the Ewha campus welcomes more than 500 international undergraduates from over 20 countries and offers diverse opportunities for global exchange. Looking ahead, Ewha plans to further expand international student enrollment and enhance support across both academic and campus life. Through these efforts, Ewha aims to cultivate an inclusive, globally minded learning environment while elevating its reputation as a leading global institution.