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MEMBERSHIP TRAINING(MT) is a retreat or small trip organized by a company, school, club or group where the members of the group break the ice and connect with each other. For students looking to make the most of their university experience, it is a rite of passage and a chance to make new friends. However, not everyone considers it a necessary milestone for a fulfilling university life. To give some insight into what MTs mean to university students, The Yonsei Annals asked Yonsei University students about their most memorable MT experiences. Jeong Ji-hye (Sr., Dept. of Russian Language & Lit.)
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Oho Yun-seo
2020.05.01 18:08
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EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION is increasingly available online, providing much-needed information to prospective employees about the company they are seeking to work for. However, without self-awareness and prior job experience, new entrants to the job market may find themselves at a loss in deciding what kind of organization, boss, goals would be suitable for them. The Yonsei Annals has interviewed students with some internship or job experience to learn about their insights on what kind of jobs they wish to work for, or what kind of jobs they will avoid at all costs. Ilaria Fornari (Sr., UIC, Compa
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Ko Young-gyun
2020.04.05 02:34
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WHETHER IT is knocking on wood three times to ward off bad luck or not eating seaweed soup the day before you take the su-neung*, almost everyone believes in a superstition, passed down within their family or learned from their experiences. Although there is no clear evidence to prove the validity of their various beliefs, many end up abiding by their superstitions for different reasons and refrain from taking certain actions. The Yonsei Annals has asked students currently at Yonsei University to share some of their superstitions. Antony Guzman (Soph., Dept. of Computer Science, Dartmouth Coll
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Cub Reporters
2019.12.02 15:53
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WHEN THINGS do not go as planned, we often feel let down as if we have failed to accomplish something. Sometimes, though, we can gain valuable lessons from experiences we once thought we would never have by making spur-of-the-moment decisions. Spontaneity can bring out excitement, nervousness, joy, regret, fear, and confidence, to name a few. Its beauty is that nobody knows the outcome, so you can follow whatever path your heart desires to take, without having to worry about ruining your perfect “plan.” The Yonsei Annals explores the adventurous side of Yonseians. Kim Gyo-bin (Jr., Dept. of Bu
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Cha Min-kyung
2019.11.02 18:59
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ON THE last day of October, the veil between the world of the living and the world of the dead is at its thinnest. What this means is that we are in closer contact with spirits of the dead, literally making Halloween the spookiest time of the year. October is undoubtedly all about the chills and dark mysteries. So, let’s get into the Halloween spirit—dim the lights and read these creepy real-life stories Yonseians have experienced themselves or have heard of. Whether about ghosts, the supernatural, or just the unknown, these stories may keep you up late at night, making you wonder what l
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Kwon Kyu-hee
2019.10.06 21:17
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HAVE YOU ever asked yourself, “what makes me unique?” When struck with this rather simple question, many of us need a bit of time to think. And this might be natural; it is a question that demands no simple answer. At a glance, we would often give general answers to this question, as we tend not to think about its profound nature. Although certain traits may be seen as basic and common among students, the different ways they are perceived by individuals can be reasons for their uniqueness. To celebrate the uniqueness that lies in generality, The Yonsei Annals delved into the hearts of Yonseian
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Yang Soung-hyun
2019.09.04 01:13
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“IF ONLY,” is the beginning of a million thoughts that race through our minds everyday. Everyone has one or more “maybes” in their lives that leave them wondering how things would have or could have gone differently if they had known better. If there were a redo button that took people back to any moment in the past, many would take the chance. University students and professors are no exception. Since everyone has a unique college experience, everyone has different advice to give. From nervous freshmen, lazy sophomores, hopeless juniors, to stressed out seniors, The Yonsei Annals asked Yonsei
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Cub Reporters
2019.06.04 13:16
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GERMAN PHILOSOPHER Friedrich Nietzsche once said, “In family life, love is the oil that eases friction, the cement that binds us closer together, and the music that brings us harmony.” As we grow older, families are what shape us and teach us the value of love. Along the way, we start to cherish our memories with them. Though we may also quarrel with our family, these memories too are precious when remembered later on. May, also called “the month of the family” in Korea, is the perfect time to explore Yonseians’ most heart-warming and cherished family moments. Kang Min-kyung (Soph., UIC, Compa
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Cho Seung-wan
2019.05.07 13:00
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SPRING IS the season of love. In Korea, the month of March marks not only the beginning of a brand-new semester but also a collective hunt of those looking for their very own special someone. The college dating culture is a huge deal—the weekend plan of an average student consists of going to a meeting* or a cherry blossom date (or both), either for fun, or in hopes of starting something new. For freshmen, these events are a rite of passage. Whether you are actively looking, or waiting for fate to lead the way, you may have fantasized about your ideal type at some point. Be it the sharp
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Kim Kyu-ri
2019.04.03 18:26
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TAP. TAP. Tap. The constant click of your classmate’s pen from across the quiet room assaults your ears. Annoyance vibrates through your body. Or perhaps, when someone picks food off your plate without asking, you can feel your eyes roll at the back of your head. What about when you are trapped behind a person who is walking slowly without any urgency or direction? We all have our moments─ones that trigger our level of disgust and irritation to the point where we feel an impulse to break free from it. This phenomenon is known as a “pet peeve”─an action or behavior that is particularly irksome
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Yang Soung-hyun
2019.03.06 10:40
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WINTER IS a season of relaxation and high morale. As the semester draws to an end, students prepare for their finals, professors bring their lectures to a close, and Christmas carols begin to fill the streets. However, as much as winter is a season of caring for others and recreation of self, it is also a time of fearing the cold winds that gust through open windows. With this year’s winter estimated to be even colder than that of last year, Yonseians are exploring various life hacks in preparation for the severe cold. Those who stay at the Yonsei International Campus (YIC) in Songdo, Incheon,
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Cub Reporters
2018.12.02 18:48
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IN SOUTH Korea, November is a month of remembrance. On November 3 and 17, millions of Koreans commemorate the Student Independence Movement Day and Patriotic Martyr’s Day, respectively. On these days, people pay homage to the likes of Yu Gwan-sun, a martyr who died in 1920 while fighting against the Japanese occupation, and Jang Jae-sung, a high school student who led the first student protests in Gwangju. Like these great figures, there are many whose lives and actions have greatly influenced future generations. Thus, *The Yonsei Annals* decided to discover and honor these legacies by asking
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Kim Min-seo
2018.11.03 17:21
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“AND ALL at once, summer collapsed into fall...” For some reason, so did we. This quote by Oscar Wilde poetically describes the transition from summer to autumn, the sweltering hot air turning chilly. Before we knew it, we had grown used to the heat, enjoying our summers, savoring the glow of the sun caressing our skin, and feeling free from all kinds of burdens. But now, with the changing winds and the darkening atmosphere, we can’t help but feel a little depressed at the fact that the warmth will no longer be with us. Wilde used the word “collapse” in his quote, and rightfully so. Somehow, i
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Kim So-yeon
2018.10.03 00:15
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IMAGINE HAVING naeng-myun* for lunch in Pyongyang or waiting at Seoul Station for a bullet train to Mt. Baekdu**. It seemed unimaginable last year when North Korea’s prolific testing of nuclear missiles drove the North-South Korean relationship in a seemingly endless downward spiral. On April 27, 2018, however, this deep-rooted tension took an unexpected turn as the leaders of the two Koreas met at Pan-mun-jeom for the 2018 inter-Korean Summit. The historic moment elicited a diverse spectrum of reactions from across the South Korean society: while a compelling wave of optimism is circulating t
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Cub Reporters
2018.06.04 12:25
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A TRANSLITERATION of the word meeting (미팅), is one of the most prominent elements of university culture in South Korea. An equal mixture of male and female students plan a night out, and though meetings may sound like group dating, that’s not exactly what they are. Not altogether a date, nor simply a casual get-together between friends and acquaintances, meeting is simply what one makes of it—meeting to make new friends, or more commonly, meeting to form romantic relationships. Many students deem meetings to be a safe alternative to blind dating, as dating in a group, usually in a compan
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Han Hee-ho
2018.04.09 16:44
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BEING QUEER in South Korea, a country where the recently elected president, Moon Jae-in, openly stated that he opposed homosexuality, can be difficult. Although younger Koreans have been increasingly tolerant of LGBT+, many in the older generation still oppose the community. In this evolving era, finding supportive communities and safe places is crucial for sexual minorities. In this column of the *The Yonsei Annals*, we hope to amplify the voice of this marginalized community on campus by allowing them to share their opinions on issues affecting LGBT+ members both on campus and around South K
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April Gau Samuel Watson Kim Ky
2017.11.12 23:01
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CHUSEOK, OR Han-ka-wi, known as the Korean Thanksgiving Day, is one of the biggest national holidays of the year in Korea. During this three-day-holiday, family members traditionally gathered around to celebrate the year’s bountiful harvest. Even though many people no longer farm, this tradition of celebrating Chuseok is still practiced today. This year is quite special because Chuseok holiday is especially long, around ten days, due to two weekends and national temporary holidays. Let us see how our fellow students are spending their time during this extremely long break. Q. What are your pla
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Lee Kyo-jin
2017.10.16 22:40
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HOW MUCH are you willing to endure for money? Would you be able to tolerate a radical boss? An inexperienced manager who is doing everything wrong? What about an environment that expects so much yet informs you of nothing in advance? Nothing comes for free; however, it is also our natural desire to seek for an easy way out. This goes for the same way with Yonsei students and their search for part time jobs. We asked Yonseians about their best and worst part-time job experiences. Kim Ka-yeon (Jr, Dept. of Education) Since the start of the semester, I have been working as an in-school librarian
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Cub Reporters
2017.08.25 22:14
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WHAT’S YOUR idea of a “dream campus”? Despite the variety of buildings and facilities already in place on the two campuses of Yonsei University, students still face difficulties and inconveniences due to the lack of facilities meeting their needs. In this month’s Voice on Campus, The Yonsei Annals asked several Yonsei students about the facilities or buildings they would like to see built on the Sinchon and Songdo campuses in hope of identifying ideas that would make life on campus more pleasant and efficient. Sinchon CampusYoon Da-hye (Soph., Korean Culture and Commerce) I wish there were mor
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Cub Reporters-to-be
2016.12.13 00:53
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IT’S ALREADY November, the last month of autumn, which means 2016 is now coming to an end. Freshmen are preparing to leave Songdo, sophomores are now adjusting to life in Sinchon, juniors are preparing for their last year in Yonsei and many seniors are busy looking for jobs. Also, graduate students are starting their studies in their graduate schools. Looking back at life in Yonsei, students have had various experiences and relationships. Among those, which do they remember as the happiest memories at Yonsei?What memories would give Yonseians energy whenever they feel weary and burdened? To fi
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Jo Eun-ho
2016.11.03 18:59