Day: November 9, 2021

2021-2022 Korea-America Academic Essay Competition and Conference

Stephanie Jackson

The Korea-America Association works to promote friendship and understanding between the Republic of Korea and the United States. In order to enhance relations and encourage cooperation, they are hosting the annual Korea-America Academic Essay Competition and Conference. All undergraduates from the United States and Korea are eligible to enter and may work in co-author teams of up to 4 members. The essay can be in English or Korean and must adhere to one of the following themes: Korea-U.S. diplomacy Korea-U.S. security Korea-U.S. economy The deadline to submit is January 30,…

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2021 Amani Institute Income 4 Interns Contest

Stephanie Jackson

Unpaid internships exacerbate socioeconomic and racial inequalities as minority families may be disproportionately unable to subsidize their child’s college expenses in order for them to participate. With internships being a gatekeeper to jobs in many industries, this contributes to deepening the wealth gap and actively obstructs equal opportunity. Moreover, this limits future diversity amongst those in management and leadership tracks. To help combat this issue, the Amani Institutes’s Income 4 Interns contest awards $5,000 in support to unpaid interns in the social sector to help create pathways for students to…

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