It is good that the anti-abortion law was ruled as unconstitutional last April in Korea. The law has been ineffective. It protects only the right to life of an unborn child, but it does not care about the welfare of women who have an unwanted fetus and the welfare for the child’s future life. Social
I heard that there were concerns about the recently released commercial films about the Sewol ferry tragedy, and ”Jo Pil-Ho: The Drawing Rage” has had a negative response from some audiences. However, I think making a movie dealing with a disaster like the Sewol does not really matter as long as the
If sleep were a credit card company, many of us would be in deep trouble. Medical evidence suggests that for optimum health and function, the average adult should get seven to nine hours of sleep daily. But nearly 70 percent of college students reported that they sleep less than eight hours a night.
Overall the Chonnam Tribune's 352nd issue had good stories about useful and interesting topics. The first article, Desk Column, gave me useful tips to cope with stress and I think they are necessary for university students who are tired of various assignments and exams. The Cover Story about vol
Frankly speaking, I did not have any interest in a school newspaper or magazine. Therefore, it was the first time that I had read the Chonnam Tribune. Unexpectedly, I could get information about student life on campus such as the General student Council election, volunteering, and foreign students'
It is an undeniable fact that the Tribune magazine has provided me with valuable sources of information that can assist readers in various occasions. Its articles were clear and useful with their strong points. Specifically, the article written by Baek Min-joo, based on today’s stumbling blocks, was
Students’ perception toward the General Student Council (GSC) caused a low turnout of voters in the election for the 2019 GSC. Even though the 2018 GSC members struggled to solve problems on campus, their activities and efforts did not reach many students. Therefore, students might have thought they
Both taxis and carpool services have their pros and cons. Carpooling is an easy way for people to make money using their own car and a great way to travel when a driver and a rider have the same destination. However, for a customer it would be easier to grab a taxi passing by than finding the right
The ‘Gwangju-type’ job project will be a great opportunity for youths who want to get a job right after graduation. It seems to draw a largely positive response from students. I have heard students saying they will be hired because the project will create more jobs. The jobs’ annual salary might be
Feeling lonely? You are not alone. Loneliness has become an epidemic in this modern society and it has also spread throughout the campus. A survey conducted in Canada in 2016 with more than 43,000 university students found that at least two out of three felt "very lonely" in the past year, and abo
The best advice I can give to any international student of Chonnam National University can be summarized with this well-known line: Boys and Girls, Be Ambitious! I remember that during my college years, I juggled academics, co-curricular activities, as well as extra work on the side. I was involved
On the first day of class, instructors provide an outline to their students about the course he/she will teach for a semester including the course objectives, schedule, textbook, etc. In addition, an instructor will announce “Office Hours” for the course. For Korean college students, the concept of
The election for the 2019 General Student Council (GSC) will take place on Tuesday, November 20, 2018. The Chonnam Tribune asked students for their hopes for the next GSC. – Ed. As a female senior student, I noticed a lot of effort from the General Female Student Council in my freshman year. T
The election for the 2019 General Student Council (GSC) will take place on Tuesday, November 20, 2018. The Chonnam Tribune asked students for their hopes for the next GSC. – Ed. I am now trying to get ready for my employment. I hope that the GSC host employment programs that can be helpful to
The election for the 2019 General Student Council (GSC) will take place on Tuesday, November 20, 2018. The Chonnam Tribune asked students for their hopes for the next GSC. – Ed. Lim Jun-sub (Junior, Dept. of Environmental and Energy Engineering)As a member of the student council in the College
The election for the 2019 General Student Council (GSC) will take place on Tuesday, November 20, 2018. The Chonnam Tribune asked students for their hopes for the next GSC. – Ed. Mujtaba Karyab (Junior, Faculty of Economics)I recently found out that I can vote in the GSC presidential election a
[2018 English Essay Contest_Grand Prize-winning Essay] Fake news has been a hot topic since news media were invented. The main differences between fake news and normal news or false reports are the specific unrevealed intention of the news, fabrication or abuse of a fact, and no accuracy of news. Fa
The Chonnam Tribune asked domestic and foreign students about sanctions on North Korea, the possibility of unification of the Korean Peninsula and the Chinese government’s response to the current situation and North and South relations and so on. – Ed. The bright future of North and South Kore
The Chonnam Tribune Assessment Committee discussed the previous issue of the magazine on April 9. Two committee members expressed their opinions and put forward some suggestions to Tribune editors on this page. - Ed. After reading the No. 350 issue, the most impressive article for me was the article
The Chonnam Tribune Assessment Committee discussed the previous issue of the magazine on April 9. Two committee members expressed their opinions and put forward some suggestions to Tribune editors on this page. - Ed. I am honored to have a chance to participate in this activity again this semester a