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http://dx.doi.org/10.15207/JKCS.2018.9.9.253

The Importance of an Internships abroad in the course of a University Education Programs  

Koh, Bo-Ra (Division of General Education, Konyang University)
Seo, Hee-Jung (Division of Sports Science, National University of Science and Technology University)
Chin, Seung-Tea (Division of International Sports, Dankook University)
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Journal of the Korea Convergence Society / v.9, no.9, 2018 , pp. 253-262 More about this Journal
Abstract
The purpose of this research is to present an opinion on the development of a systematic program for the training of talented students at domestic universities for overseas employment, effective usage of overseas field practice and internship, and the importance of the programs that can provide prepared future Taekwondo professional with the opportunities to be successfully employed by desired overseas institutes worldwide. The objects of research were 15 persons who experienced overseas internship. The results of the research obtained through in-depth interviews were; firstly, the merits and demerits of internship; secondly, the changes made after experiencing internship; and thirdly, what they want to say to their juniors who are preparing for internship.
Keywords
University education programs; Internship; Taekwondo; Interview;
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