Employment Is No Longer a ‘Narrow Path’ By Son Hyun-jee, Student Editor “While looking for employment information, I have come in and out of dozens of online job-search sites day after day. Studying at private institutes to prepare for TOEIC Speaking is basic, not to mention takin
New Start: The 45th CNU G(F)SC By Hwang In-sik, Student Editor The Elections for the 2013 General Student Council (GSC) and General Female Student Council (GFSC) at Chonnam National University (CNU) were held from November 13th to 15th. The detailed regulations for the 2013 GSC an
The Korean Wave and Hangeul: Hallyu Can Spread the Korean Language around the World By Son Hyun-jee, Tribune Reporter Korean pop singer Psy's ‘Gangnam Style’ became the most ‘liked’ video on YouTube, breaking the Guinness World Record on September 22nd. Of course, it could have been a hot potato be
Healing Focusing on Self-Reflection ByHwang In-sik, Tribune Reporter Today’s students are more stressed than ever before, and want relaxing, healing and comforting. Many of these students are trying to achieve good emotional and mental health through various ways of resolving stre
Founded in 1952, Chonnam National University (CNU) has reached its 60th anniversary on June 9th. CNU is celebrating it by organizing diverse programs and commemorative events to introduce the history and activities of the university for 60 years. You can see the events and facilities to commemorate
Spring is coming with full blooming flowers, pushing out new shoots and reviving all things. Students also welcome the spring. They can enjoy looking at flowers and going on dates. When I was searching for a place to go out, I came across the 5.18 Road which commemorates the spirit of the Gwangju De
Podcasting has recently gained morepopularity than other media in Korea. The number of podcast users has been growing steadily for several years. The biggest example of this podcasting phenomenon is Naneun Ggomsuda (Naggomsu), which is popular because of its outspoken criticism of the government. Ac
Recently a shocking incident occurred. A middle-school girl killed herself because she could not endure being bullied anymore. This news has made us aware that bullying in schools is just as serious as in the army. Bullying also occurs with a very high frequency in the workplace. Many forms of bully
This year is the 60th anniversary of Chonnam National University (CNU). CNU has organized a Preparatory Committee for the 60th Anniversary Projects and its members identified specific projects in a variety of fields last year. The core idea of the events is ‘Human Creative’ for the future. It means
1924 ShinNORI Generation Creates Purposeful and Intentional Relationshipsfor Themselves By Lee Ji-song, Tribune Reporter According to a research result by Cheil Worldwide Inc., 58.7 percent of university students aged 19 to 24, also known as the ‘ShinNORI generation’, think that i
Scholarships? Part-time Jobs? That Is the Question. By Jung Hyun-young, Tribune Reporter Korean university tuition fees are ranked the second most expensive following the U.S. Many students need to take part-time jobs for financial reasons such as coming up with tuition fees. A re
I Enjoyed My Last Festival without Regret By Yu Yajing, Guest Reporter The gorgeous stage, the roar growing louder, the variety of snacks, the dressed up girls and the multitude of entertainment programs. What is up on our campus? It is neither Christmas nor The New Year. It is ju
Etch the Beauty of Sharing in Africa By Lee Yu-rim, Guest Reporter Chonnam National University (CNU) operated the First Summer Short-term International volunteer activities to improve students’ global citizenship consciousness and give to them a self-development opportunity. The O
CNU Town Is Becoming a Space for Communication and Sharing Culture By Kang Min-hee, Student Editor Chonnam National University has almost 60 years of campus history and more than 17,000 students are coming and going around it. There are many buildings and spaces for shops and othe
Enjoy Your Campus Life with Smartphones What comes to mind when you hear the word “smartphone”? You might think of more advanced functions, different from regular phones, such as internet browsing, email capabilities and the ability to read document formats. As mobile technology h
Delicious Coffee-recommended by barista By Choi Hye-seon, Student Editor Nowadays, many people like to drink coffee. Want to know how to make a great cup? A Tribune reporter interviewed a barista, an expert in coffee, and got some information about hand-drip coffee, a great method for making a delic
Coffee, Your Identity-Coffee Culture, A Reflection of Who We Are By Choi Hye-sun, Student Editor Um So-min, Tribune Reporter Lim Seon-hye, Tribune Reporter Coffee is everywhere. A man carrying a take-out coffee cup is walking down the street. Two or three cafés are located in the same distric
CNU to Create Eco-Campus: Small Steps, Big Impacts By Oh Uhl, Student Editor Ryu Seung-hyi, Guest Reporter Lim Seon-hye, Tribune Reporter Many universities currently have made an effort to create the ‘Green’ or ‘Eco’ campus conserving the environment and pursuing the coexistence between humanity and
What Is the Right Activity for You? By Heo Si-joon, Tribune Reporter It is necessary for university students to strengthen their sense of civic obligation through volunteer work for the good of their community. Volunteer activities provide an opportunity to have valuable experience in diverse fields
VOLUNTEERING FOR WHAT? By Lee Min-young, Student Editor Many students think that volunteer activities are worthy of doing during their school years. They have valuable experiences of volunteer activities at least once during middle or high school. As a matter of fact, it provides opportunities for s