The Chonnam Tribune interviewed three freshmen about their expectations of campus life in order to know what they would like to do during their time at Chonnam National University. –Ed.
▲ Choi Yoon-ho (Freshman, Dept. of Mechanical Engineering)
I have high expectations for my campus life because I always dreamed of university life before entering university. I think university is different from high school because students can participate in various extracurricular activities related to their hobbies. I am interested in travel, so I am planning to join a traveling club. It seems a bit difficult to interact with seniors, but I believe I can socialize with many people while enjoying club activities together. I can also concentrate on my studies. I will do my best to do both schoolwork and club activities.
▲ Park Se-won (Freshman, Dept. of Biological Chemistry)
I want to study abroad during university. I have a plan to apply for an exchange student program in the second or third year. To achieve my goal, I will join an English study club. I do not have specific plans for my future career after graduation yet, but I think I have to prepare for my future. Aside from studying, I want to live a relaxing and joyful life. I want to hang out with my friends and meet a boyfriend.
▲ Jeong Eun-jin (Freshman, Dept. of Family Environment and Welfare)
While spending my time at the university, I want to gain as many different experiences as possible in various fields. There are many things I want to do, but what I would like to do the most is volunteer overseas. I have been very interested in volunteering, especially long-term volunteering abroad, so I made up my mind to participate regularly in volunteer programs. By participating in several volunteer programs, I hope to have new and meaningful experiences. In addition, I am interested in newspapers, so I want to work for the campus media at CNU.
▲ Jang Ji-cheol (Freshman, Division of Business and Commerce)
The good thing about university is that students can select classes they want to take, which is different from high school. So, when I registered for classes this semester, I signed up for liberal arts courses which I am interested in, such as a media-related one. As for club activities, I want to do something active such as volunteering or exercising. English is important for my future because I want to work in international trade. I participated in an English camp for freshmen during the winter vacation. Through the program, I improved my conversation skills and gained confidence. In order to reach my future goals, I am going to take classes where I can learn foreign languages or cultures. If I have an opportunity, I want to go overseas during the vacations.
