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The Light Fellowship Student Advisory Committee (SAC) was founded in 2007 by a group of Light Fellows returning to campus after their time abroad, eager to share their experiences with peers, encourage other students to seek the same opportunity, and give back to the Light Fellowship Program.  

Reach out to one of the SAC members below if you are interested in speaking to a former Fellow about applying to the Light Fellowship, choosing a program, spending a term or year abroad, or have general questions about the Light Fellowship experience and studying abroad in East Asia!

Tip: Contact the Light Fellowship office:

  • If you are interested in speaking to a recent Fellow with similar academic or career interests or who did a particular program or term abroad not represented below.
  • If you have questions or concerns about how your race, ethnicity, nationality, gender, sexual orientation, language, disability, religion, or other identity considerations may impact your experience abroad and are unsure which SAC member to speak to.

We would be happy to share resources and put you in touch with former Fellows who are willing to share their experience and insights into these important considerations.

SAC Members


Charlson Kim

BA
Statistics and Data Science
2025

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Korean Language Representative
2023-2024

Hello! My name is Charlson, and I attended the Korean Language Education Center at Sogang University the academic year following my sophomore year. The Richard U. Light fellowship provided me the opportunity to reconnect with my culture and extended family leaving me with a truly unforgettable journey. Along with my studies, I had the freedom to explore the surrounding regions of Korea as well as connect with a truly international community in Seoul. Please feel free to contact me about any questions you have regarding life in Korea or just the overall Light experience.


Emily Borr

BA
Molecular
Molecular Cellular and Developmental Biology
2025

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Korean Language Representative
2023-2024

Hello! My name is Emily, I am a junior in Pierson studying MCDB, and I studied Korean at Sogang University during the summer of 2023. I loved my experience, made so many friends, and had such a great time living and studying in Seoul. I would love to chat if you have any questions!