Have you ever felt bored with a monotonous, hectic life and felt an urge to take actions that make your life livelier? If you like helping people, contributing to society and making the world a better place to live, you have probably thought about volunteering at least once. Volunteering has become
As the number of foreigners residing in Korea has been increasing, it is not difficult to find international people around us all over the country. Gwangju is no exception. The Resident Registration Population Statistics 2017 released by the Gwangju City Hall shows that 21,279 foreigners have been r
For the past few years, traditional perspectives towards gender have changed around the world. It is important to avoid discrimination for people who do not see themselves in stereotypical male or female categories, and to fulfill human rights so that everyone should be treated equally regardless of
Feminism as a Hot Issue Recently, interest in feminism is hot in Korean society. In 2016, there was a murder case in Gangnam Station, a person was killed just because she was a woman. In 2018, female prosecutors were accused of sexual abuse in the prosecutors' office, and there was the ‘Me Too movem
We can see cross-gender casting on stage for a musical or a play these days in Korea. Jesus Christ Superstar, a musical play presented in 2015, had a female actor playing King Herod. Now that three years have passed, gender-free casting has become a trend to audiences. It is even natural that the au
This year is the 50th anniversary of the foundation of the Chonnam Tribune, first published on July 15, 1968 as the third English campus newspaper published in Korean universities. This article takes time to think about the current role of English university media. – Ed. In 2018, the Chonnam T
Many students are walking in the streets on campus holding tumblers in their hands. Inside their tumblers, there is fair trade coffee. Turning around, we can see other students who have badges or phone cases with letterings like “Empathy for Life.” Like the interesting scenery depicted above, nowada
Nowadays, consumption trends have changed. Buying goods based on social value directly connected with supporting those in needs as well as raising awareness of social issues is becoming a new trend. Some non-profit foundations or fundraisers also use meaningful designs or installations to draw poten
As CNU becomes more globalized, many international students from different parts of the world want to enroll at the university. Just as the number of international students is increasing significantly year by year, CNU is doing its best to make sure that they are getting a well-qualified education a
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
The CNU Press and Broadcasting Center has a plan to cover the story of overseas alumni in order to give them a sense of belonging and pride in their university, and to inspire CNU students to dream big beyond the country and to realize their dreams. During the winter vacation, a special coverage tea
The Interdisciplinary Major is an undergraduate degree program that combines or integrates two or more degree courses that may be established and managed upon satisfying the graduation requirements of credits for a first major or for a second major. Chonnam National University is now starting four d
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
If you need to acquire job information and to get proper career guidance and counselling, don’t hesitate to visit the Institute for Adaptable Interdisciplinary Education (IAIE). It has several centers to provide diverse programs to help students to design their future career plans and to enhance the
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
You may have heard it said that we are standing in the midst of the Fourth Industrial Revolution. The term, ‘Industrial Revolution’, began to be widely used after Arnold Toynbee, a British economic historian, mentioned it in the late nineteenth century. Each order, such as the first, the second, the
Q. What does CNU’s new slogan ‘Pride & Hope’ exactly mean?A: Since CNU first opened its doors in 1952, the university devoted itself to the development of our nation and its democracy. Every time our country was going through difficult times, we endeavored to protect liberty, peace, democracy and hu
The Chonnam Tribune interviewed Moon Ki-seok, the dean of the OIA, and asked about their difficulties and their hopes.Q. What are the biggest difficulties when the OIA offers their various programs to students?A. The biggest difficulty is that they struggle to communicate with the domestic students