After publishing this, issue 310 of the Chonnam Tribune with my junior reporters, I am just a few weeks away from leaving the Chonnam Tribune. If anyone asked me to choose one word to describe the Chonnam Tribune, I would say ”bittersweet”. If I look back my last terms as student reporter, even thou
Why Not Study English in the Philippines? By Park Hyo-gyeong, Head Student Editor Many students each year have left for English-speaking countries such as the U.S., Australia, Britain, and the Philippines to study English. The Philippines in particular appeal because of the more afford
As the new school year begins, the cold has decreased in severity and our campus has been filled with warm temperatures and budding flowers. Students’ hearts have started beating with expectations of a new semester. Freshmen in particular seem to be fresh and full of energy. No wonder they seemed th
People say that while we live our lives, knowing ourselves is as difficult as it is important. Why do you think it is important? A few days ago, a young singer on a TV show I was watching made me realize the importance. The young singer called “IU” said that “I knew myself perfectly. Although I was
Every last day of the year, I do not sleep until I hear the sound of the Watch-Night bell on TV. Whenever I hear the bell’s sound, I feel my heart fluttering with new hope. The day before yesterday, the bell resounded and a new year started once again. At that time, most people might look back on th
A: Does the daughter even want the surgery?B: No, because she is taking the lead from her mom.C: No, Amelia. She heard you.She heard both of us, and she made a decision.B: You *stacked the deck.C: *Stacked the deck? I gave them my professional opinion. -From Private Practice Seaso
The 2010 Global Forum for People with a Global Mind was held under the theme ”Solutions to the Working of Orientalism and Understanding Multicultural Society” in the Multimedia Room at the College of Business Administration of Chonnam National University (CNU) on December 3rd. The forum, hosted by H
On November 6th, the 2010 English Essay Contest (EEC) was successfully held over a period of four hours. The Chonnam Tribune had the chance to meet the students who received the Grand Prize in the university and high school divisions.
By Park Hyo-gyeong, Student Editor A: Where do you go for dinner?B: Chez Michael’s.A: That’s going to set you back.*B: Elizabeth has been married to me for 35 years.She deserves a nice meal.A: Have a good evening, Orson. * Set somebody back (Something): This expression is usually u
Three Special Places at CNU How well do you know our campus? Sure, you may know many of the buildings, the libraries, and other facilities, but have you ever heard of Eung keum Dongsan, Teletubbies’ Dongsan or the Beethoven Path? These are three places known only to CNUians. The Eungkeum Dongsan is
“CNU Is a Nice Place for Achieving My Goal”-Prof. John Gerard Fisher- By Park Hyo-gyeong, Student Editor At the beginning of this semester, Chonnam Tribune reported several new foreign professors who were appointed this year, 2010. Prof. John Gerard Fisher, whom I met, is one of them.
By Park Hyo-gyeong, Student Editor A: Basically, you're talking $7,000 for a designer potato sack. B: I can't believe people actually buy this stuff. A: And usually just once before they'll chuck it to make room for the next season. But that's fashion, and I've got to say, I love i
Celebration Messages from Readerson the 42nd Anniversary of the Publication of Chonnam Tribune It has been 42 years since Chonnam Tribune published its first issue on July 15th, 1968. For 42 years, Chonnam Tribune has been trying to provide distinctive content that is different from other off campus
How Do Reporters Spend Two Weeks? By Park Hyo-gyeong, Student Editor Chonnam Tribune always has tried to provide up-to-date news and useful information and to generate opinions about campus issues at CNU for 42 years since 1968. In this issue in commemoration of the 42nd anniversary of the foundatio
Happy Memories in Seomjingang Train Theme Park By Park Hyo-gyeong, Tribune Reporter Have you ever visited the train station where a train does not stop anymore? Most of the old train stations have disappeared or have been left as cultural assets.The old Gokseong Station which this reporter visited i
The First CNU Flea Market By Park Hyo-gyeong, Tribune Reporter A flea market, an outdoor market which sells used goods for little money, was held in front of Library Ⅰ at Chonnam National University (CNU) on May 20th. It was the first time that a flea market was held by university students around th
By Park Hyo-gyeong, Tribune Reporter The Gong-Bu-Il-Chon program Get paid to study. The Gong-Bu-Il-Chon’ program offers money to students that form study groups with their friends. The Education Development Research Institute (EDRI) designed this program to develop student’s le
“I Was Impressed with KInd CNUians!” By Park Hyo-gyeong, Tribune Reporter If you had come to Chonnam National University (CNU) during last winter vacation, you could have seen the group of Japanese students participating in International Winter School (IWS) around campus. IWS was organized for Japan
Welcoming New Year Event for Foreign Students By Park Hyo-gyeong, Tribune Reporter There was a Lunar New Year’s Day event for international students in the dormitory of Chonnam National University (CNU) on February 11th. This event was held by the Office of International Affairs and the Language Edu