Manchester University announced today it has partnered with global esports and gaming organization Gen.G to participate in the Gen.G Practicum Abroad program, which offers students the opportunity to take part in an intensive, three-week program to study in the heart of the esports industry in Seoul, South Korea.
“We are incredibly excited to partner with such an amazing esports organization like Gen.G to provide our students here at Manchester with an amazing opportunity to travel to Seoul and learn the esports industry from the best in the business,” says Garrett Schieferstein, Director of Esports at Manchester University. “This travel abroad experience is a once in a lifetime opportunity to learn more about esports on a global scale and experience South Korean esports/culture. Traveling abroad was the best decision I made when I was an MU student. I’m proud to pass on those opportunities to our current and future students.”
“This is our most ambitious program since the launch of our Gen.G Practicum Abroad program, bringing together some of the best universities in the country to expand their educational programs on campus,” said Arnold Hur, CEO of Gen.G. “The students will be fully immersed in Korea with hands-on experiences to give them a 360-degree view of the esports industry.”
Gen.G professionals will lead the Gen.G Practicum Abroad program, which includes custom esports programming, mentorship by industry professionals, special lectures, industry “lunch-and-learns,” and professional networking, all while immersing students in Korean culture and its history in esports. Students will also visit competitive organizations and gaming publisher studios.
“I think that this partnership with Gen.G is an amazing opportunity for students like me to get hands on experience in the esports industry before we even graduate,” says Junior Valorant captain Benjamin Schlarb. “It being with such an incredible organization like Gen.G is something you can’t pass up. For anyone who’s in the same boat as me and wants to have a job in esports, this might just be the best we are going to get and for that I am thankful.”
The Gen.G Foundation has awarded scholarships to more than 40 students across the United States. Gen.G also operates the Gen.G Global Academy, the world’s first fully integrated academic esports program in Korea.
About Manchester University
Manchester University, in North Manchester and Fort Wayne, Ind., delivers innovative academic and rich, hands-on education to enhance student knowledge and personal growth and develop well-rounded leaders. MU offers more than 70 areas of undergraduate, graduate and professional studies; 20 NCAA DIII athletic teams; and an esports team of more than 100 members. Learn more at www.manchester.edu/about-manchester.
About Gen.G
United under #TigerNation, Gen.G’s core mission is to help fans and athletes use the power of gaming and esports to get ahead in and beyond the competition. With an emphasis on education, DEI initiatives, and innovative partnerships, Gen.G is a commercial and thought leader, building a global, inclusive and cross-cultural future for gaming, while competing professionally across League of Legends Champions Korea (LCK), VALORANT, Rocket League, and PUBG. Gen.G also operates the Gen.G Global Academy, the world’s first fully-integrated academic esports program in Korea. Gen.G’s teams, content creators and corporate staff work out of their offices in Los Angeles, Seoul and Shanghai. For more information, visit GenG.gg or follow on Twitter @GenG.
