The campus is full of refreshing smells of flowers and excited freshmen. The Chonnam Tribune interviewed four freshmen about their expectations of campus life on the day of the entrance ceremony. – Ed. I want to join clubs, Shin Ji-su (Dept. of Electrical Engineering) Unlike high school, since
There are places in and outside campus where international and Korean students can meet and spend time together. Why don’t you visit these places with your new friends? If you don’t have any new friends, don’t worry. You can make some new ones there! Vital Place for International Students: G&R Hub L
New students who are getting a taste of university life will know that there are many students of different nationalities at Chonnam National University (CNU). As the university becomes a global campus, its domestic students can have more opportunities to interact with international students on camp
The Chonnam Tribune introduces four MOOC lectures to you about certain subjects that everyone can be interested in. Why don’t we jump into the K-MOOC World? The “Science of Persuasion” offered by Sungshin Women’s University tries to help learners understand persuasion situations scientifically. Nowa
Haven’t you ever thought that your education is limited to your major so you are not getting enough opportunities to expand your knowledge in other fields? Bringing energy to your same everyday life by learning new things will fulfill your intellectual desire and make your life delightful. The evolu
Near the Yongbong campus of Chonnam National University (CNU), there are a number of cafés or coffee shops however places that students can enjoy cultural life other than just eating and drinking are seldom found. Due to the lack of cultural places, the campus streets are regarded as a space for con
Student culture, basically, encompasses everything students do during their student lives. It influences students’ lives in diverse ways. Student life is supposed to be vibrant, active, social and more connected than ever. These all are the key points of student culture activities. To be engaged out
‘Butterfly Effect’ means that small things can bring large effects. Likewise, when small groups actually “move”, they may have a huge influence on the whole world. The Chonnam Tribune also gives suggestions that will help you perform more eco-friendly small actions in your daily lives. Below are som
The dawn of Korea’s environmental troubles has awakened a rising concern over the nation’s fearful pollution. As a response, numerous universities in Korea have been zealously involved in the green campus movement. The aim is to reduce greenhouse gas emissions on campus and encourage more participat
People usually think politics is difficult and unrelated to their daily lives. However, politics affects every aspect of our lives. It is the reason we should care about politics and get involved in political activities. The first step towards a true democratic society is for people to participate i
The turnout among young voters in the 2016 general election had remarkably increased in comparison to the previous elections of South Korea. The voter participation of the twenties age group reached 52.7%, while that of 2008 was 28.1% and that of 2012 was 41.5%. This change in the young people is re
The Chonnam Tribune recommends two cultural spots, Beethoven Music Café and Ullim-dong Art Museum Street. Beethoven Music Cafe Since 1982Beethoven Music Café is a great place to enjoy classic and opera music with tea. For 30 years, it has been holding on to its authentic style and exud
New rising hotspots in Gwangju attract local residents and tourists from other regions. These are smaller than Chungjang-ro and streets around old City Hall, which are still popular gathering places for young people in the city, but have their own unique features. If you are sensitive to a trend, yo
Today’s bookstores have become cultural venues for local residents, not just a place to buy a book a nymore. It is not a thing of the past to make a trip to bookstores. A number of people used to visit bookstores around their neighborhood of residence to buy books but nowadays people prefer buying b
Tsutaya Books is known as a lifestyle bookstore in Japan. In spite of the slowdown in the publishing industry, Muneaki Masuda opened a bookstore named ’Tsutaya Books’ in Japan. It is not just a bookstore but a complex store that sells what customers want. It is called a ‘Culture Convenience Club’ or
There is a Korean saying: “No tree will not fall if you try to take it down ten times” meaning if you ask someone out for a date ten times, chances are they will eventually say yes. Such symbolic expression exhibits the consistent determination and the tremendous interest in romantic courtship of pe
Take a look around, and you will find yourself and your friends complaining about relationships, regardless of their dating status. People in relationships are engaged in an intense psychological skill, known as ‘push and pull.’ Meanwhile, single people are eager to find their destiny. The IT indust
It is important that students experience many things to carve out a better future. Many students do not have opportunities to do various activities. The main reason for this is that students do not get enough information about institutions which offer those kinds of chances. How can students take pa
Getting a job is tough for youths in Korea these days. The youth unemployment rate is about 9%, higher than ever, and university students prepare for years to enter companies or to be public servants. The word ‘chwi-jun-saeng’, which means a student who is preparing for employment, became a natural
The Chonnam Tribune asked Park Hae-gwang(Professor, Dept. of Sociology) for his opinion about current trends and the young generation. Q1. What kind of effects would snack culture have in our society?: Snack culture is not inherently serious and depthful. It is mainly of witty, sensational and trans