As of 2017, Chonnam National University (CNU) has built a global network of about 300 universities in 40 countries all around the world. The numbers of incoming international students and CNU students who are interested in studying abroad are increasing. As the world is becoming globalized, it is ne
International students share their opinions on the anti-graft law in South Korea and the teacher-student relationship in their countries. - Ed. From our teachers in kindergartens to universities, we have a lot to thank them for and be grateful for their contribution to our lives. In light of the Tea
Nearly 1,000 international students study and enjoy their campus lives at Chonnam National University (CNU). CNU continues to devote efforts to operate programs for these students from around 300 universities in various countries. A Tribune reporter asked two foreign students about their opinions on
One of the most interesting phrases that I have heard in Korean is “chui-oeb-nan”, which refers to the unemployment crisis in Korea. The fact that society has a term to refer to this situation shows how serious and widespread this is in Korea. A lot of students take gap years to boost their resume b
Many international students study and enjoy their campus lives at Chonnam National University (CNU). CNU continues to devote efforts to operate programs for these students from around 300 universities in various countries. A Tribune reporter asked two foreign students about their opinions on CNU’s g
The days of ‘The notebook’ and ‘The Longest Ride’ might be over, but the spirit of the show remains in the southern part of America. Being the third biggest country on the entire planet, each part of the country has distinctive cultural characteristics. American colleges, in particular, which are we
International students share their opinions on the status of women and online sexual harassment in their countries. - Ed. In the past few months, there have been various reports about male students verbally harassing female fellow students on their chat groups on SNS such as KakaoTalk in Korea. Othe
I participated in an outgoing exchange program to the University of Northern British Columbia (UNBC) in Canada last semester. I suffered from an ear infection just before leaving Korea. I brought medicine that my doctor prescribed in case of relapse. Unfortunately, my ear had been acting up again in
Staying healthy is important, especially when you are studying abroad and cannot benefit from your previous medical care system. It is hard to see a doctor, buy proper medicine or go to the hospital overseas due to communication difficulties, different medical systems and financial problems. However
The Chonnam Tribune asked international students for their opinions about Korean national holidays such as Chuseok (Thanksgiving Day) and Seollal (Lunar New Year) and how to celebrate their national holidays here in Korea. Let’s listen to what they said. Alvina Joanna (Freshman, Faculty of Business
Uzbekistan is a country which is rich in traditions, national holidays and cultural heritage. There are a great many national holidays and each represents our mentality, spirit, attitudes towards peace, friendship, kindness and above all else, humanity. Therefore, I would like to introduce the most
The Brazilian Independence Day is probably the most important national holiday in Brazil, and it is celebrated every year on September 7th. The celebration usually happens in Brazil with parades and politicians’ speeches, but it is more a “non-working day” than a big party day – we celebrate m
The United Kingdom (UK) voted to leave the European Union (EU) in the June 23 referendum. Before the referendum many people thought of the UK leaving the EU was unlikely to occur but the result showed the opposite. The referendum result brought massive shocks to the world along with pound sterling s
About two decades ago, the boom of a new character, Pokémon, started from Japan and spread throughout the countries, all around the world. The main factor of the success of Pokémon is being analyzed as a psychological issue by many prominent studies. Pokémon GO encouraged childr
I attended the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT) University in Melbourne, Australia this spring as an exchange student. This experience has taught me so much in terms of my education, broadening my perspective and, of course, English. As an exchange student, I wanted to have as many exp
I studied at the University of Groningen (RUG), in the Netherlands as an exchange student for the past 10 months. For 10 months, I experienced a totally different world and new cultures by studying and living there and traveling around Europe, which broadened my perspective and social network. Those
Last month, many Korean citizens voted for the candidates who met their political needs in the 2016 General Election. Like this, in representative democracy, people choose candidates or parties who represent their will. Various countries around the world realize the ideal of democracy by doing so. H
Nowadays, many Korean students study abroad or travel overseas. I wanted to experience foreign cultures, and I studied at the University of Malaya (UM) which is located in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia for one year as an exchange student. It was a valuable time for me because I experienced and learned a lo