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COMPARED TO the past, when college students were mainly concerned with getting straight As and perfect test scores, the current generation finds it necessary to augment their resumes in other ways. Companies now search for candidates who possess appropriate skills and prior experience in their prospective career fields. However, the tertiary education system in South Korea is yet to fully adapt to these changing expectations, and thus fails to equip its students with hands-on opportunities outside of school. Yonsei University, with its newly-founded institute, the Institute of Higher Education
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Yang Ji-weon
2018.10.02 23:40
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ON APRIL 13, 2018, a poster was put up in front of Yonsei’s central library that demanded for the university to appropriately respond to all forms of sexual harassment on campus. The poster had been written by the Yonsei Female Professors’ Council. With its members striving for a full representation of female’s voices on campus, the Yonsei Female Professors’ Council made numerous advancements for the women of Yonsei during its ten years as an unofficial organization. However, continued gender inequality prompted the group to become an official organization. Responding to this need, on May 17,
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Kim Min-seo
2018.09.02 11:43
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“WE STRONGLY demand the following: One, a public apology and legal restitution to the victims of the Japanese military sexual slavery by the Japanese government; Two, an immediate dismissal of the ‘Reconciliation and Remedy Foundation,’ an erroneous product of the ‘comfort women’ agreement between the South Korean and Japanese governments in 2015, which has completely muted the demands of the victims.” On March 21, a demonstration was held at the Student Union Building by Yonsei Nabi to voice the continual injustice experienced by sexual slavery victims for the Japanese imperial army, also kno
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Kim Min-seo, Song Min-sun
2018.05.07 22:01
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DISCREETLY TUCKED away in a corridor on the third floor of the Student Union Building is a wooden door that mysteriously beckons your attention. In contrast to the modern, metal doors on the same floor, it flaunts a uniquely vintage style with its low, timber doorframe. The entrance renders a dreamy impression, as if it leads to another realm. As dramatic as this may sound, this door does, in fact, lead you to a different world—a mellifluous one filled with classical music. Officially called the Classical Music Listening Room, this snug space in Room 314 of the Student Union Building is
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Kwon Young-sau
2018.05.07 21:47
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THE BOX-OFFICE success of the movie 1987: When the Day Comes has naturally led to an increased interest in Lee Han-yeol, the June Democracy Movement, and Yonsei University. Shortly following this cinematographic triumph, Yonsei University publicly confirmed on Jan. 22, 2018 that it would be establishing an official commemorative organization for Lee Han-yeol, named the Lee Han-yeol Korea Democracy Foundation. The unexpected yet welcome resurgence of Lee Han-yeol Released on Dec. 27, 2017, 1987 is a movie that vividly depicts the events that acted as catalysts to the 1987 June Democracy Movemen
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Kwon Young-sau
2018.03.15 18:51
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ON OCT. 15, the school finished reconstructing the Daewoo Annex Hall, which began in July, in order to make it into a new nest of the Underwood International College (UIC). The faculty members are expected to move into the new building at the end of the year. By the beginning of next semester in March 2018, entire UIC classes and student entities will have moved into the building.With the relocation, UIC has finally secured an independent building for the first time, ever since it gained its status as a college in 2007. Until this semester, the lecture rooms and professors’ offices were scatte
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Kim Min-seo, Han Hee-ho
2017.11.12 21:59
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ACCORDING TO a study by the Korea Higher Education Research Institute (KHEI), there are approximately 26,000 university students in Seoul who come from outside the capital. However, the average acceptance rate for the dormitories in these universities is only 13.5%. Because of this, many students have no choice but to find off-campus housing. Unfortunately, these housing options can often be inadequate, as about 138,000 students, both from and outside of Seoul, live in areas that fail to reach a minimum living standard. What is Jip-bo-sem?“Most of the housing policies are provided for newly ma
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Kim Min-seo
2017.10.16 02:11
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DIRTY, DARK, and deserted. These were the words that used to describe the underground pathway located in front of Yonsei University. The underground pathway was only used by pedestrians to get to the other side of the street, and it did not serve any other purpose. However, Yonsei University’s Enterprise Support Foundation in collaboration with the 53rd General Student Council, Collabo, renovated the run-down underground passageway to create a more meaningful space for Yonseians and the local community. The abandoned history to the new birth The underpass was first constructed in 1978 for peop
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Jeong Hong-bin
2016.10.06 00:30
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ON LAST Dec. 5, Collabo was elected as the 53rd Students’ Union of Yonsei. As its name implies, Collabo promised to truly collaborate with students by providing effective services that can directly improve life on campus. These services cover not only education but also other daily issues concerning part-time jobs, meals, and so forth that influence the quality of college life. Among these daily issues, residence issues are probably the biggest real-life problem for many students seeking to reside near the school. To alleviate their concerns, Collabo has come up with three types of residential
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Jeong Da-eun
2016.03.04 16:24
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AS PART of the Third Founding project, Yonsei University has not only finished reconstructing Baekyang-ro but also established a smart campus network. One of the most notable changes brought on by this network include new digital services such as Y-TOP, Y-Safe and the upgraded YSCEC. These services are designed to help Yonseians have more convenient and efficient school lives. Yonsei in your hand: Y-TOP Yonsei TOP or Y-TOP is the acronym of Yonsei Total Open Platform. It is the first official phone application of Yonsei University, which was initiated from the start of this semester. Via Y-TOP
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Hong You-kyoung
2015.12.07 12:33
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MANY STUDENTS probably already have their own plans of studying and expectations to spend the rest of the year fruitfully. Some might want to concentrate more in studying, some might want to challenge themselves, and others might wonder about ways to link their major to possible careers. Yonsei has many programs that connect your current courses of studies with your fields of interests. Combined degree programs Yonseians interested in entering graduate school should keep in mind the two types of combined degree programs offered by the university: the Bachelor’s-Master’s program and the combine
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Kim Hyo-jin
2015.09.08 01:55
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UPON ENTERING college, most students face an increasing need for personal laptops for various purposes - working on assignments, regularly checking school websites, and even taking notes during class. Owning a laptop also necessitates the owner to purchase a list of software in order to properly utilize his or her new gadget. However, neither are high performance laptops nor the most basic software even close to affordable for these young adults; though they constitute a big part of the primary expenses inevitable for a college freshman. Considering these burdens, Yonsei is equipped with servi
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Cho Yun-myung
2015.05.07 13:27
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SYNERGY, THE newly elected Students’ Union of Yonsei has been enthusiastically working on various projects right after the election. It is struggling to solve students’ problems, such as the high housing fee at Woo Jeong-Won, protecting the employment rights and conditions of maintenance workers, and so on. One major project they are focused upon is the “bus issue.” Synergy has publicly made a promise that it would solve four issues regarding the buses: increasing the number of shuttle buses that connect Songdo and Sinchon, restoring the shuttle buses that run from Sinchon Station and Gyeongbo
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Kwak Young-yoon
2015.03.02 15:20
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ONE STAR. Two star. Upon counting the countless stars in the sky, many of us have probably wondered what lies beyond the tiny specks of light we see. Some sort of galaxy or stars? Although they may be billions of light years away, the road to astronomy is not as far as one would expect. Right here in Yonsei University, there are services and activities that help Yonseians get more familiar with the universe. Astronomy open for everyone: Yonsei Amateur Astronomical AssociationEstablished in 1985, the Yonsei Amateur Astronomical Association (YAAA) is a students’ club dedicated to studying and sh
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문숙현
2014.11.07 15:12
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THE RATE of international students at Yonsei University is increasing dramatically. They are students who are either here as full time students or as exchange students. They stand out because of their appearance or language, so they are easy to notice on campus and in class. However, due to language barriers and lack of opportunities, it is not easy for some Yonseians to befriend foreign students. Fortunately, Yonsei University provides various methods for students to meet each other. Let’s take a look at the numerous programs at Yonsei that can help build new relationships with the foreign st
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우성민
2014.10.31 17:42
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AFTER 12 years of endless competition to gain university admission, Yonsei students are finally given a reward called “leisure.” Though for some, even this “leisure” is something far from reality. These people decide to take one of several state examinations for various career tracks in the public and private sectors- and all of the exams are called Go-si in Korean. At times, students bear the pressure of the looming Go-si under quite poor conditions. They are crammed into small rooms closely spaced with each other and listen to lectures delivered to hundreds of people. To alleviate such burde
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Jeon Seung-joo
2014.09.05 12:18
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“STANDBY: LIGHTS, sound, action!” As the curtain draws, a new world comes alive on stage. This is drama. In ancient history, drama had been the ultimate source for entertainment. Yet drama stepped down from its first place, due to technology that is becoming more advanced day by day. There are fewer people who actually visit theaters, not movie theaters, to watch real life people put on a drama; drama has become quite unfamiliar to most people. Luckily, however, Yonsei University has offered three chances to become friends with drama. Take the advantage of the last spring month May, and find o
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Kim Ja-eun
2014.05.02 21:09
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BEING A college student these days is definitely not for the faint of heart and mind. Nowadays, students must struggle with not only studies but also with the issues of housing, finance, career choices and more. With such numerous worries and burdens that tag along with the status of a college student, academics run the risk of losing top priority compared to the past. However, Solution, the 51st Students’ Union of Yonsei University is seeking to become the real “solution” for some of Yonseians’ numerous worries. Among the many solutions, this month’s Campus Insider column would like to inform
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Kim Ja-eun
2014.03.03 20:59
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HAVE YOU ever thought about starting your own company? At first sight, establishing your own company may seem extremely difficult. Such action not only requires a lot of creativity, but, the founder also needs to develop marketing strategies, find financial assistance and deal with other technical matters. As so many different skills are required, it is difficult for students to start up a company by themselves. Fortunately, Yonseians are lucky enough to have a reliable institution that can provide guidance and assistance in realizing the dream of starting a venture company.About YES YES Found
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Jee You-seon
2013.11.18 01:15
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THE 50TH Students’ Union, Focus On Story, is always busy preparing better services for Yonseians. This semester, several digitalized benefits for Yonseians are ready to be taken on. As a new tool for planning course schedules, Y-planner will give much convenience to students. Yonsei Portfolio, the certification system of extracurricular activities inside campus seems very useful for making new possibilities of employment, while On App became much smarter for Yonseians’ convenient campus life.Y-plannerMany students would feel stressed regarding their course schedules because the course registra
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Ha He-bin
2013.09.01 19:34