I “enjoy” long-distance running, but I find it difficult to motivate myself into putting in the required miles, as just running for miles is boring even for someone motivated. A comparison can be made between myself and language learners in Korea. That is to say that students are often focused upon the hard grind of test-taking with communication taking a back seat. Test taking is important, especially for future job seekers, but this does not mean that communication should be ignored. For those seeking to improve their communication skills, there are numerous opportunities on campus – l
These days, the desire for a healthy life and interest in exercise has increased. However, there are many people who don’t know what the proper exercise is for them. Also, many people don’t know what kind of exercise can make up for their physical weakness. A health and fitness specialist can solve these problems. Health and fitness specialists introduce methods of exercise treatment for their clients’ health and check whether they do the exercise properly or not. They examine their clients’ medical records and talk with their clients about their physical condition. Through this process, they
Since 2011, KMU has had various supporting activities for small libraries in Daegu and Gyeongsangbuk-do. Volunteers, librarians, and professors help with reading education programs, arranging books and documents, organizing reference rooms, cleaning outside the libraries, and doing interior decorating in many libraries. This year, volunteer teams provide various services at 14 school libraries and 6 small libraries. In particular, libraries request practical help like arranging books and documents and organizing reference rooms.KMU will expand the area it supports and increase the number of su
The Korean Language and Cultural Center has provided Korean language classes to government-invited, foreign scholarship students since 2008. It also has operated the Buddy Program. Some KMU students help foreign scholarship students adjust to school life and Korean culture, and both foreign scholarship students and KMU students gain valuable inter-cultural understanding through various cultural experiences. Students who are interested in partnering with a foreign student and are able to communicate in English can apply to the Buddy Program by submitting an application letter and TOEIC score to
An international middle school is a school for raising talented students in the age of globalization. Because of bribes at Younghoon International Middle School, there is a controversy over international middle schools. Pro A few months ago, a son of a Samsung Electronics executive applied for the social consideration system in Younghoon International Middle School and was admitted. The social consideration system is for students who have difficulty in entering the school because of expensive school fees. Some officials in the school changed his grades and took bribes. Because of these illegal
For the last several years, electric power has been insufficient in summer and winter. People have worried about a shortage of electricity and have tried to reduce electricity use in the home, stores, and companies. However, when a power shortage gets worse, the majority of people experience damage, while a few major companies which produce electricity make profits. We need to think about this situation more seriously. One of the main causes of electric power shortage is usage of electricity in a few major companies. The percentage of electricity used in the home is 14% of the total electricit
A substitute public holiday system is a system in which if a holiday overlaps with a weekend, the government designates the following Monday a holiday to ensure the number of public holidays. Implementing a substitute pubic holiday system is a controversial issue. Pro A substitute public holiday system was an election pledge of both the ruling party and the opposition party in the last presidential election. President Park Geun-hye included it as a major government project. Nowadays, people argue about the system. From my point of view, a substitute public holiday system should be legalized.
Many university students try hard to fill up their resume with good specs for getting a job. For example, there are a high TOEIC score and certificates, going abroad, and doing volunteer work. For students who want to spend their time and energy obtaining specs, I recommend a real experience, not things which are written in books. You can do volunteer work, upgrade conversation skills, experience other cultures, and do cultural exchange. It is work camp! The Gazette will introduce work camp and IWO.1. IWO - International Workcamp OrganizationInternational Workcamp Organization was established
My Opinion on International Love Korea, our nation, is becoming a multi-cultural society. Foreigners from various countries marry Koreans, and the number of their kids is increasing. We can easily meet many foreigners while walking on the street. As the world is dominated by globalization, I think people don’t have to marry people of the same nationality. The reason is that they have the right to select their partners regardless of nationality. Marriage could happen if a couple understands each other and wants to be together for their entire lives. In conclusion, the most important thing is no
No. 158Written by Prof. David Lyons / Drawn by KMG Reporter Lee Na-eun
Full bloom cherry blossom trees near Youngam Hall A row Korean forsythias next to Smith Hall Purple flowers on a stone wall Korean forsythia and cherry blossoms at Hanhak village
No.157Written by Prof. Shannon Berry / Drawn by KMG Reporter Lee Na-eun
A for-profit hospital is an investor-owned hospital, and the investor wants to earn revenue from the hospital. Recently, the government tried to establish for-profit hospitals in Songdo. However, many people are opposed to building it, while other people agree. pro Recently, medical technology and machines have improved and the number of hospitals has been increasing. Existing hospitals are mostly non-profit hospitals. That is to say, revenue should be invested back into the hospital. Current hospitals have to treat patients who are not helpful for earning money. However, this situation has ma
The foot is a more important organ than people may think. The feet hold most of the body’s weight even though these occupy a small part of the body. Feet are supposed to be protected by shoes, but sometimes shoes have a bad impact on the feet. One common example is wearing tight, high-heeled shoes or flat shoes. Through this, feet are damaged and hurt. A pedorthist cures and prevents foot damage. Role A pedorthist recommends and makes fitted shoes, liners, and devices to relieve pain and improve problems for patients who suffer from congenital deformity, walking defects caused by accidents and
On January 21th, an honorary doctorate conferment ceremony was held in Adams Chapel. Ukifune Kunihiko, the GK academy president, got an honorary doctorate of education, and Moshe Sharon, the chief of Daegu-Tech, got an honorary doctorate of business administration. About 1,000 distinguished guests, including the Israeli ambassador Tuvia Israeli who gave the congratulatory message, participated in this ceremony. The event included the achievement introduction, honorary doctorate certificate presentation and speech by Synn Il-hi, valedictory speech, congratulatory speech, and pipe organ performa
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