This is my first BLOG post since arriving in South Korea and for my inaugural international recruitment trip Seoul is a great place to start. It is a vibrant city with plenty of history but also has a modern "metro-feel" to it. I began my visit with a trip to Yonsei University where I met with students and faculty in the College of Social Studies' Department of Public Affairs. I also spoke with staff from Underwood International College which is one of Yonsei University's youngest programs. Today I visited the Korean-American Fulbright Commission which assists Koreans in their quest to study in the United States.

These visits have been wonderful opportunities to promote George Mason University and the School of Public Policy. Explaining in detail the application process for international students, financial assistance opportunities that SPP offers, and the dynamic coursework that pervades our school's curriculum is a very satisfying experience and makes me eager to attend the American International Education Fair this weekend.

As my fifth day in Seoul comes to a close, it has been a very enjoyable and rewarding trip and I look forward to my future visits to Busan, South Korea and Shanghai, China.

From Seoul, South Korea...

Tennille Haegele
Assistant Director of Graduate Admissions