Nowadays, there are many programs in which Keimyung students can learn English. Among them, the Gazette wants to introduce the Korean American Friendship Circle (KAFC). KAFC is different from other programs. Students can use English and experience American culture with Korean families, US families, and other students.1. What is KAFC?KAFC stands for Korean American Friendship Circle. It is a program for exchanging culture between Koreans and Americans. Sponsors from the US Army in Camp Walker and Korean families and 6 or 7 students from universities in Daegu and Gyeongsangbuk-do become one team
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
Many students want to study a foreign language, get certificates, and do international activities like international student exchange programs and working holidays to get experiences and achieve their goals, aiming to get a job. Among many international activities, I recommend WWOOF, which isn’t famous in Korea yet. WWOOF is a program that helps volunteers on organic farms or smallholdings to learn about organic growing and a healthier lifestyle, and provides volunteers with many opportunities to make a good relationship with people from around the world and to experience local culture. The Ga
Nowadays, Korea and Japan dispute the territorial sovereignty of Dokdo. Both Korea and Japan assert their territorial rights over the island. In August, the Korean president, Lee Myung-bak, visited Dokdo. He wanted to show that Dokdo belongs to Korea, but after that, Japan asserted that Dokdo belongs to Japan. In Japan, some extreme right organizations trampled and burnt Korean flags, and the Japanese Foreign Ministry put an advertisement saying “Takeshima is a Japanese island” in the Sankei newspaper. Dokdo is called Takeshima in Japan and they designate February 22 as Takeshima Day. They als
On April 7, the opening game of the 2012 Korean professional baseball league was held. The fact that all the seats were sold out at the opening game shows how much Korean fans love baseball. The Korean professional baseball league is 30 years old this year. Although the history is shorter than Major League Baseball in the U.S.A. or Japanese professional baseball, Korean fans’ affection for baseball is as big as other countries. There are lots of attractions like the cheering culture and events in the baseball park. This article gives information about the Korean professional baseball league. K
Many students agonize over choosing their jobs before graduating. Some students find their jobs in particular companies, and others think of establishing their own companies. Because of the high youth unemployment rate, some young people are interested in establishing a business. Establishing a business is attractive because businessmen can run their business without others’ interruption. Furthermore, they run their business, not other’s business, so they can feel much self-respect and pride in their business. When people establish their own business, they tend to feel that it is an immense th
Do you have an ideal job? Many students have not decided what to do in the future, and they agonize over it. Choosing a job is an important thing because it can change one’s whole life. One job can help you realize your dream, and another can give you a stressed life because you don’t want to do the job. The Gazette will introduce tips to find your job. ●Understanding YourselfThere are various standards for selecting a suitable job, but the most important thing is finding a job which is suited to your personality. Not a few people have stress due to an unsuitable job, and sometimes they even s
December! Winter is coming back again. Do you get stress because of gaining weight or catching a cold in winter? In winter, we tend to stay home because of cold weather, so we become less active than in other seasons. As a result, your weight can increase and if you do not move your body after eating high-calorie food, your condition will get worse. Even when the weather is warm and good, making time to do exercise is hard. However, it is very difficult to do exercise in cold weather. We should take several nutrients and exercise constantly to have a healthy body in winter. Which exercise is e