THE APPLICATION IS OPEN FROM MARCH 1, 2016 AND WILL CLOSE JUNE 3, 2016. THANK YOU FOR YOUR INTEREST. The application is open to current G.O.A.’L members. (If your membership is not current on the date of your application, it will not be considered).
At Global Overseas Adoptees’ Link we are pleased to announce the 2016 First Trip Home.
Our application period will be March 1, 2016 to June 3, 2016.
The application is open to current G.O.A.’L members. (If your membership is not current on the date of your application, it will not be considered)
Since 2008 Global Overseas Adoptees’ Link (G.O.A.’L) have arranged First Trip Home with the aim to reconnect Korean adoptees with their origins and provide a unique experience for the participants. First Trip Home is intended for adoptees that have never previously returned to Korea, and would like to do so in order to reconnect with Korea. Rather than a typical sightseeing tour of Korea, our First Trip Home is focused on helping adoptees reconnect with their origins in a meaningful way.
This year’s program will take place from Tuesday, August 30, 2016 to Friday, September 9, 2016
Application Procedure
1) Ensure your profile is up-to-date and membership is current, CLICK HERE –>
2) Once your profile and membership is current, CLICK ON THE APPLY NOW BUTTON IN THE TOP RIGHT.
Please note: An email address is required to confirm your registration and application. In addition to your application, please ensure you provide a valid contact number since we will call you to discuss your application.
The application is open to current G.O.A.’L members. (If your membership is not current on the date of your application, it will not be considered)
Tentative Itinerary
From: Tuesday, August 30th, 2016
To: Friday, September 9th, 2016
(The finalized itinerary will be released after participant selection.)
Day 1-3: Check-in, Registration, Orientation, Opening Ceremony, Agency Visit
Day 4-7: Membership Training, Individual schedules, Cultural Activities
Day 8-11: Exploring Korea, Cultural Activities and Closing Ceremony
Participants will have the opportunity to visit their adoption agency and other relevant places to their specific origins. You may have the possibility of appearing in different Korean media to share your story with the Korean public (most likely through the nationwide tv stations KBS or YTN).
Depending on demand and availability G.O.A.’L might be able to assist in more casual sightseeing of Seoul after the official program has concluded.
Expenses
Participants will receive:
Lodging
Partial meal coverage
All lodging during the duration of the tour is covered by G.O.A.’L. Group meals during the scheduled program are covered as well, but during your free time you are responsible for your own meals.
You are responsible for paying for your own accommodation before the tour starts and after the tour ends.
Application Deadline
FRIDAY, JUNE 3, 2016: 23:59 KST
Paris/Copenhagen/Geneva/Stockholm/Rome: JUNE 3, 2016, 4:59 PM
Los Angeles: JUNE 3, 2016, 7:59 AM
New York: JUNE 3, 2016, 10:59 AM
Selected participants will be notified by email on Friday, June 24th, 2016.
More Information
If you have further questions please feel free to contact us at: korea2016@goal.or.kr
