Lafayette College Offers First Program to North Korea

While I still deeply foster my Lehigh pride, I guess I should applaud Lafayette for their study abroad accomplishment: They are offering the first for-credit American study abroad experience to North Korea.

This summer a group of Lafayette students, accompanied by two assistant professors, will travel to North Korea, South Korea and China, where they will spend five days each. The purpose of the trip is to “gain an understanding of the history and politics within East Asia since 1945 and examine how the countries’ contemporary politics, economies, and cultures fit into an increasingly interconnected world,” according to a Lafayette news release.

“Due to the political climate in North Korea, a number of precautions have been put in place to secure a safe learning environment for the students. All students must have their visas and proper documentation in order to participate. At any time the North Korea portion of the course can be cancelled and the Chinese and South Korean portions extended.”

While the country may not be completely stable, this is a great opportunity to broaden students’ opportunities and personal views. This is quite a unique experience for these Lehigh Valley students to partake in.

On an unrelated note, just because it’s Lafayette.