Health Insurance Program for International Students
By Park Hyo-gyeng Tribune Reporter
An nternational student holding a healthe insurance card
As of this year, Chonnam National University will subsidize about 70 percent of international students’ health insurance fees and make the insurance system more convenient for them. Almost every international student who has entered the university this year is obliged to join the health insurance program. International students can receive benefits to treat nearly every disease and injury. The only exceptions are dental problems and pregnancy. They are also able to use the health insurance system more conveniently. In the past, international students had to pay hospital bills and then received their insurance refund after a week or two. But now they can get treatment without paying upfront, provided they bring their identity card and their insurance card to the hospital. Those looking for a hospital near campus can try: Ilgok Hospital, Im Myeong-su Internal Medicine, and Boram Obstetrician.
Library Guides for International Students
By Um So-min, Tribune Reporter
International students attending Library Guide program
Chonnam National University (CNU) Library held an information session for international students on the 29th of March. During the session which took place in the multimedia room on the fifth floor of Library Ⅰ, information on how to use the library system was given in both Korean and English. The session took about an hour, and was attended by students of various nationalities. Participants applied for the session via the library’s homepage or e-mailed beforehand. The library will provide this kind of information session again anytime if asked by a group of five or more international students. The date, time and contents of the session can be arranged to meet the applicants’ needs. Furthermore, an English tutorial for using the database is also available on the library’s homepage. Jang Jum-ja, an official of the library liaison team, said, “CNU Library is offering a multilateral guide for library use to international students. We will continue to try to help them use the library system fully and without any inconveniences.”
Yongbong Forum Invited Lee So-yeon
By Choi Hye-seon, Student Editor
Dr. Lee So-yeon, the first Korean astronaut, came to Chonnam National University (CNU) to speak at the Yongbong Forum on March 19th. CNUians and local residents took part in the event; some parents even brought their children. Dr Lee spoke to a full house in Yongbong Hall; many in the audience had to stand in order to attend her popular lecture. She talked about the process of becoming the first Korean astronaut and of her experiences in Russia. She said, “Things that you do not think necessary now could turn out to be useful in the future. As time goes by, you will realize that something that you thought trivial and useless was part of the process that helped to make your dream come true.” Lee So-yeon also emphasized, “Circumstances that you think are obstacles can bring you greater honor when you succeed. Do your best to achieve your dream and bring honor to your university, CNU.”
