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Thursday, December 26, 2013

Interview with Professor Noh Yang-Kyu, Former Korean General

Clipboard03 We had an interview with professor Noh on May 10, 2013. Noh Yang-Kyu is at Woosong and in the process of writing about North Korea. He is a security expert, and he graduated from Korea Military Academy in 1977 and then served for 36 years. Now he is teaching security studies and leadership at Woosong.

Woosong Herald: What is changing in the relationship between North Korea and South Korea?

Professor Noh Yang-Kyu: “When administrations change, they offer different policies. At the time of President Kim De-Jung, he implemented policies that helped North Korea. But Lee Myung-Park’s policies were different and didn’t help North Korea. Now the policy has changed again. President Park Geun-Hye thinks that if North Korea abandons their nuclear project and the study of missile technology, we can help them to grow. We want to talk instead fighting a war. This is how the policy has changed.”

WH: What do you think about Park Geun-Hye’s policy towards North Korea?

Noh: “Before we talk about that, people who live in their own country would like to believe in their president’s philosophy. South Korea and North Korea have a very special relationship. They have hurt each other and that has not been remedied. When the Korean War broke out, South Korea was far weaker than North Korea. But recently this has changed. South Korea is ranked 7th largest military in the world. So we would have a great military power during a war and we should try to be more peaceful with North Korea. South Korea is not immune to nuclear war. So I think Park Geun-Hye’s policy is good.”

Clipboard04 WH: Can you tell me what do you think about nuclear missiles in North Korea? In this interviewer’s opinion, if North Korea has nuclear missiles and we are reunited, we will gain nuclear missile technology, and that would be a good thing.

Noh: “Well, that is very dangerous opinion because if nuclear missiles are given to us, many other countries will oppose us and we will be isolated in the world. So our economy will decline and life will get harder. And if we get nuclear missiles, we have to be aware of the consequences. Also, nearby countries like China and Japan will say that they also have the right to make nuclear missiles and maybe we have the next World War on our hands. So your opinion is very dangerous.”

WH: What do you think about the South Korea/US alliance?

Noh: “After the Korean War, America had South Korea’s wartime operational control. The alliance between the two militaries is strong for now, these days South Korea is stronger than in the past, so the alliance is stronger. If the alliance between South Korea and America is strong, Korea will remain safe and American investors will want to invest in Korea. That will make Korea continue to grow. So I think the alliance is important.”

WH: What do you think about North Korea’s hard-line policy?

Noh: “In history, many communist countries think the most important thing is to maintain their government. Also, North Korea wants to maintain the Kim government. But Kim Jeongeun, the leader of North Korea, is very young and has little or no experience, thus people don’t trust him. So he takes a hard-line policy, because he wants to maintain his government.”

Clipboard05 WH: So why don’t they choose another policy?

Noh: “North Korea is afraid of opening up its broadcasting system because if they let citizens use the broadcasting system, then maybe the citizens will start a revolution against the government. So they allow citizens to be nervous about war, so they can to block any attempts at a revolution.”

WH: What do you think about relationship between the two Koreas in the future?

Noh: “Recently China has changed their opinion about North Korea. In China, some banks refuse to work with North Korea. That means China will not help North Korea. North Korea relies heavily on China, with aid levels at about 90%. So they cannot continue to have a hard-line policy without China. In the future they will want to have a conversation with us.”

WH: How do we do to reunite Korea?

Noh: “Some young people don’t want to reunite because they are worried about the damage to South Korea if we become reunited. But North and South Korea are one country and one ethnic group, one race. So the government needs to try and change their people’s minds and explain what they are doing. They should hold an open forum to discuss uniting the two Koreas.”

WH: What do students think about North Korea’s attitude?

Noh: “At Woosong University, I want many students to share their thoughts about security. Of course, they are very busy, between jobs and studying, but I hope that they are interested in Korean’s security.”

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Staff writers Min Jihong and Cho Wonha.

The Process to Success: Psy

The Process of Success Psy Recently, as we all know, Psy has never been more popular or more attractive. Now it has opened a high wave of Korean sentiment around the world because of his songs and dances. So I think we need to know about the process to success for him.

A rookie singer stirred up the Korean pop music scene with very explicit lyrics, peculiar dance moves and his unconventional appearance in 2001. The rookie singer was Psy, also nicknamed the “Bizarre Singer” with “Bird,” the title song of his first album. Psy showed off his own style, fashion and confidence successfully breaking the stereotype among k-pop music lovers that male singers have to be good-looking and be able to dance well.

His in-your-face lyrics especially appealed to the younger generation of Korean music fans. But, just 5 months after his album was released, Psy’s album was not allowed to be sold to juveniles after complaints that it was a negative influence for the younger generation. Several months later, Psy was arrested by the police on charges of smoking marijuana. In January 2002, Psy was punished with a fine.

But he didn’t want to give up what he has loved and believed. His second album entitled “For Adults” was released in the same month but was also banned from being sold to those under the age of 18. In September of 2002, Psy released his 3rd album by launching his new music on an Internet music site. Being released just a few months after the World Cup games held in Seoul, the title song of Psy’s 3rd album, “Champion”, saw great success for its crowd-pumping vibe. And that gave him more confidence.

So he continued to hold his spot as an artist that fans loved for his unique ways. Certainly the inevitable came, and he went in to serve his mandatory military sentence from 2003 to 2005. However, evidence came to light that suggested Psy didn’t properly serve his full sentence. He was re-drafted to serve a second term in August of 2007. After being released the summer of 2009, Psy voiced how he had learned a lot through his experience. He said he also felt the weight of his responsibility to his wife and two daughters that were born two months before he started his second term.

After that Psy switched entertainment agencies in 2010 to YG Entertainment where CEO Yang Hyun-suk expressed his old time ties with the singer. However, he has been embracing the fact that he’s nowhere close to idol status. Although Psy's actions did not receive any significant international media coverage at that time, this changed after the media reported about it in early December 2012. On December 7, 2012, Psy issued an apology directed towards members of the U.S. military and to the American people for his "inflammatory and inappropriate" language, and expressed hope that the American public will accept his apology.

The man behind the hit, the 34-year-old South Korean artist known as Psy (short for psycho; he was born Park Jae-Sang), has been a star for years in Korea: “Gangnam Style,” named for an expensive neighborhood in Seoul, appears on his sixth album, YG Entertainment But even Psy was unprepared for the worldwide response to his latest single.

“I’ve only done this for 12 years, only for Korea, not for overseas at all,” he said by phone from Seoul. “I didn’t expect anything like this. So what can I say? Everything moves way too fast.”

It is apparent that chance always around us and if you stick to your purpose and persuasion and never says give up, then finally we can achieve our goals and even we were not prepared.


Staff writer Yan Yunyun.

How Can the Government Reduce the Number of Smokers?

no_smoking Did you hear about the increase in the price of cigarettes? A month ago, the Korean government decided to increase the price of cigarettes. The national assembly was concerned about the health of the nation’s people. In this country cigarette prices are very affordable compared to other countries. Korean smokers strongly protested the decision of the government. It is difficult for the two sides to come to an agreement.

The smokers say that “It is difficult to live without smoking, although they also know that cigarettes are harmful for their health. If we have no money, does that mean we have to stop smoking? We are also your nation’s people. Don’t we have a say in decision making?” The smokers don't understand the decision of the government. In my opinion, I agree both with the government and the smokers, but the increase in the price of cigarettes is not the best way to reduce the number of smokers.

Most nonsmokers hate the smell of cigarette smoke, so they avoid smokers and want people to stop smoking. But smokers can now smoke on the street, park and any other public spaces. How about making more areas especially for smokers? The government should build more smoking areas and make smokers smoke only in those areas. If they smoke in another place which is not a smoking area, they will have to pay a fine. Let's say you are in the park, the man next to you is smoking and you are about to go out of your mind. Then you call a police officer and that guy has to pay a fine. I think it is good for both smokers and nonsmokers, because everyone knows the rules then at least, and nonsmokers will not have to breathe in second-hand smoke.

Clipboard01 What do you think about my suggestion? Someone could say that my idea is impossible in reality and the government can make better proposals. The increase in the price of cigarettes is most certainly not the best option for everyone. I hope the government will make another suitable option for all of Korean people.


Staff writer Park Eun Bi.

Monday, December 9, 2013

Woosong’s Gyms for Woosongers’ Health

Exercise equipment. There are three gyms at Woosong University- the East campus, West campus and Solbridge.

However, Sol Sporex in Solbridge is considered the best gym at Woosong. Their motto is “We are doing together to care for our city's well-being life”. They provide many Daejeonites- and students an opportunity to a break from their busy lives and re-energize. Sol Sporex offers many facilities and fitness programs: a swimming pool, fitness center, sauna and group exercise- including yoga and aerobics. These programs are very popular among gym members. But if you don’t feel like exercising, the sauna, one of the more popular amenities at the gym, may work for you.

Swimming pool. Sol Sporex has many specialists on hand to assist members with all its different programs. And if you have never worked out in your life, no problem- everyone has to start somewhere. “When I was young, my body was very weak and thin. But I did exercise; my body changed, I got healthier and gained confidence,” said Seung Hun Ryu, a Sol Sporex trainer. “So I work to help those who have had the same worries as I did.”

Some might consider other fitness clubs around Daejeon, but Woosong students find comfort in working out close to home. “I think the swimming pool is very good because it’s always clean with natural sunlight,” said an anonymous Woosong Freshman. “They have all different kinds of exercise equipment but not enough for all muscle-parts. One suggestion: “I know that Sports and Fitness management department students intern here. I hope they can be more kind to people who come to Sol Sporex for the first time.”

pricesSol Sporex's service hours vary each day.

On weekdays and Saturday, open 6 A.M. - 10 P.M. On Sunday and national holidays, open 6 A.M. - 7 P.M. And they are closed every 2nd and 4th Monday each month. For more information visit www.solsporex.co.kr


Staff writers Park Hui Je and Han Ki Tae.

“Casting pearls before the swine?” An Editorial about the Relations between South and North Korea

Clipboard02 Due to the reorganization of South Korea by other powerful countries, and because of South Korea’s international situation, the provocation by North Korea has been more severe than ever.

The current situation started with the ‘Cheonan-Ham’ and ‘Yeonpyung-do’ in 2010, and has since become exasperated. The joint military exercises between South Korea and the U.S. is their excuse for launching a missile which North Korea claimed is a “satellite”. They even decided to close the Gae Sung Industrial Complex, a symbol of cooperation and hope for all Koreans, on their own initiative.

Because of the peace accord between South and North Korea, for approximately a decade, Kim Daejung and No moohyun’s governments were dedicated to adhering to the provisions of the treaty which prohibits the development and testing of nuclear bombs and long range missiles. The treaty provided economic aid to North Korea in a variety of ways. Despite an internal economic crisis, including the International Monetary Fund (I.M.F.), North Korea began to develop nuclear and missile technologies.

Even though it is not related to the military, the unilateral closing and the evacuation of the workforce at the Gae Sung Industrial Complex, and strange rumors that Kim Kwan-jin was slurred as a warmonger (likened to Hitler) by North Korea’s media, shows us that Kim Jeongeun has no political proficiency and North Korea is up to its old tricks, like so many times before.

Hopefully Kim Joengeun thinks carefully about this situation because in the end, his actions are not going to foster reunification and are more likely going to create a loss from both sides. In circumstances like this, Kim Jeongeun’s provocation of the United States seems like a fly trying to bite a tortoise.

It is apparent to us now that the closing of the Gae Sung Industrial Complex, a symbol of the future reconciliation between the South and North, which was founded 50 years ago, is more painful to the South. But of course the world wants peace, and if Kim Jeongeun and North Korea should adopt a cautious attitude, the rest of the world might be more flexible and willing to negotiate.


Staff writer Park Hyung Jun.

Same-sex Marriage: The Global Debate of Today

mm The controversy surrounding same-sex marriage seems endless. People’s view is clearly divided into two, with some in-between. With the trend of homosexuality gaining more support, the proponents of homosexual marriage consistently advocate abolishing discrimination, claiming that homosexual couples have their rights to have families. According to them, it is imperative to legalize same-sex marriage in order to overcome the unfair situation in which the homosexual population is placed. The opponents confront them, arguing that the essential meaning of marriage is going to be damaged. By referring to the essential meaning of marriage, they mean two people giving birth to a child to form a family, by extension, forming the society. These opponents largely consisted of believers in religions including Catholicism, and Islam, and they protest against homosexual marriages.

ww Starting with the Netherlands legalizing homosexual marriage in 2000, many other countries have been following suit. Currently there are ten countries in which same-sex marriage is allowed officially. Some of these countries where gay marriage is legal are Belgium, Canada, Spain, South Africa, Portugal, and Denmark. In the U.S.A., there are currently ten states that allow same-sex marriage including Washington DC. England, which recently passed the homosexual marriage law, is going to expand the law which will allow same-sex couples to conduct religious ceremonies (only under the conditions that the churches approve of them), and acknowledge them as legitimately married, previously only referred to as a “partnership.” In the case of Israel, the same-sex marriage is tolerated outside its national border and in all of South America, Argentina is the only country that the law has passed. The trend of legalization of homosexuality is accelerating and the number of countries which will pass the law is likely to increase.

Today, it is hard for us to believe that there once was a time when women could not vote for their leader, and white and black people had to eat and drink at separate locations. With today’s fast changing times, people will soon find it strange that there was the time in which same-sex marriage was not tolerated.


Staff writer Kim San Ok.

Wednesday, November 13, 2013

Spring 2013 Woosong English Quiz Contest

Woosong English quiz. The Spring 2013 Woosong English Quiz Contest was held in front of the Student Union Building, on May 14th, 2013, at 12:30p.m. This quiz was composed of three stages and it was taken on a computer. The first stage was composed of true or false questions, the second stage contained vocabulary and grammar questions corresponding to TOEIC parts 5and 6, and the third stage involved correcting any mistakes made in sentences or looking for a word's definition and guessing what it is.

Prizes were given to students according to their progression through each stage. The prizes for participation were cookies and juice. The actual prices for the winners were: first place was a Caffe Bene tumbler; second place, a Caffe Bene gift certificate, worth ten thousand won; and the third place, two meal tickets, worth six thousand won.

The quiz drew a lot of attention from students. It started at 12:30, but many students waited in line for 30 to 40 minutes. 360 students participated in the contest, in total, and there were 230 prizes. All the prizes were given to the participants.

To get the more specific information about the English Quiz Contest, we interviewed Dr.Park (Park Hee Sook), who was in charge of it:

What was the purpose of the contest?

“Woosong University puts emphasis on English. English is one of the most essential requirements to get a job. This contest was held to inspire students’ passion for learning English, so we made an interesting and fun English quiz. The purpose of this contest was so that many students gain an interest in English.”

What were some difficulties in hosting the English contest?

“At the end of English Contest, I asked one student, walking by the event, why don’t you participate in the contest? The student answered that ‘I am bad at English’. His lack of confidence made me feel sad. Many students think that they are poor at English, so, they didn’t participate. I felt regret about this as the host. The quiz had a range from easy to challenging. Woosong University students have studied for the TOEIC and have also taken the TOEIC test, but they still have low confidence in English. This is why they give up in advance and don’t challenge themselves. Although the prizes were great, still many students did not participate. This reluctance to participate was the most difficult thing.”

Did you expect that many students would come to the contest?

“Many more students took part in the contest than I expected. I am very satisfied with it, but I expect more students will participate in the future.”

How did you promote the contest?

“I worked hard to promote it, putting up banners and posters. Also, the Department of Academic Affairs sent all students text messages that advertised this event. I hope that the more people participate in the English contest next semester.”

Will you change the kind of prizes?

“The kinds of prizes need to be changed. I think the male students didn’t seem to like the tumblers and would have preferred Caffe Bene gift certificates instead. So we will survey the students’ preferences and change the prizes.”

Will the English Quiz Contest be held next year as well?

“A second English Quiz Contest will surely take place during the second semester, because the first contest was very successful; however, I am not so sure about next year. It will depend on how successful the second contest is.”

To get a student’s perspective of the contest, we interviewed two students who participated:

Cho Ara (21): "I won a tumbler. The contest was very interesting. I think that this contest is a good way to increase students’ motivation to study English. Also, I believe that this English contest made many students interested in English. I hope that this contest continues."

Choi Jinyoung (23): “I won a meal ticket. I often have little confidence in my English abilities. Nevertheless, I participated in the contest to win a tumbler. As expected, I failed at the first stage. It is very confusing and difficult for me. However, I will study English and TOEIC to get to the third stage and win a prize like the tumbler. I think that the waiting time was too long. I waited for about an hour. I hope that more computers are available during the next English contest.”


Staff writers Jeong Min Ju and Choi Eun Hee.

Woosong University 2013 Freshman Talent Festival

Talent festival performance. The 2013 Freshman Talent Festival was held on April 3 at the Woosong Art Center. It was a time for freshmen to express their individuality and passion through performances of singing and dancing. The event proved to be a precious memory for participants and the cheering audience. The first prize went to Son Kyouchan and Lee Gowoon, in the Culinary Arts Department, for their dance performance.

Participation in the Talent Festival is voluntary. Son Kyouchan leapt at the chance to strut his stuff in front of his friends and classmates, he then talked Lee Gowoon into joining him. Their impressive performance was the result of a month of practice in their dorm room and locker room. They also had to pass through a preliminary round judged by the Student Council of the Culinary Arts Department.

Talent festival performers.Lee Gowoon admits, despite all of their practice, feeling very nervous which lead to them making a mistake during their big performance. “But I plucked up my courage thanks to Kyouchan,” she said.

Son Kyouchan said that they were embarrassed when the first prize was announced, but also “glorified and happy”. 

Lee Gowoon adds that while they felt their performance was far from perfect, it was still an unforgettable experience and one they would recommend to incoming freshmen next year. Along with the acclaim of their classmates, the dancing duo won a trophy and a cash prize. They said that they plan on spending the money on a nice dinner for their senior student and friends who helped them with the performance. Lee Gowoon said while their dancing may have looked romantic, their actual relationship is strictly platonic – only friends.

Student head representatives for each department also performed at the Freshman Talent Festival. These upper classmen performed in multi-department teams. Their shows were to promote the spirit of Woosong student solidarity. A team consisting of Kim Jun of Global Korean Culinary Arts, Lee Gyeonghyeong of Culinary Arts, Lee Yangwoo of Hotel and Tourism Management, Jeon Saeheem of Culinary Nutrition and Food Science, and Choi Yangho of Foodservice Management brought down the house with their self-choreographed dance routine. Choi Yango said, “It was my first time to dance like that. I knew I was clumsy, but we were not. If there is another chance to dance together, I would do it again.”Prize winners.


Staff writer Jin Hee.

The Woosong University Global Volunteering Team, Sol Probono, Went to Indoneia

Volunteering The Woosong University Global Volunteering group is comprised of: 28 Woosong students; and there are 5 professors in charge of this program, 33 people in total.

The group went to Jogjakarta, in Indonesia, from 17th to 24th of February, 2013 for eight days and seven nights of volunteering. They fulfilled a volunteering program which required them to perform a service effort, an education service, and a school health program with the Islam University, UII.

First, the service effort consisted of working on a farm, working on an infrastructure project for an apartment house, and working in the bamboo industry of Indonesia which is a major industry. Secondly, the education service consisted of teaching about Korean, art, music and physical education. Thirdly, the school health program consisted of skills such as proper hand washing and teeth brushing techniques. These activities were implemented at Tirtoadi Elementary School. Lastly, volunteering team took time to have a culture exchange with a local resident. Besides a Korean children’s song contest and a Korean food preparation event, a K-Pop and Dance performance was demonstrated. Furthermore, during the Korean food preparation event, the Team presented the traditional Korean food, kimbap. After this program, a kimbap restaurant will be started by one of the local residents in Jogjakarta.

At 6 pm on the 14th of March 2013, the Volunteering Team had a briefing session at Woosonggwan on the fourth floor. At the session, the student volunteers were given a presentation on the visionary future strategy for Indonesia, and what the students can do to continue volunteering overseas. During the session, I interviewed two students and one professor who had participated in the program:

-Park Hui Je (22)-

I taught the Indonesian children the formal Korean greeting and a deep bow. I felt a sense of extreme happiness when the Indonesian children performed our customs. Also, the project gave me the opportunity to understand Indonesia culture.

-Kim Young Jin (23)-

I taught the Indonesian children Taekwondo. At the end of their training, the children were shouting: “I LOVE TAEKWONDO!” and this gave me a shudder all over. One definition of volunteering is: ‘providing service to a person who needs help without cost’ but, I don’t think so. I think volunteering, while hard work, helps me gain a modest attitude and enjoyment.

-Chun Ji Eun, Professor-

Woosong University supports the “international university” policy, so we planned an overseas volunteer program for students to become growing global leaders. All of the student volunteers felt happiness through this activity and learned modesty, consideration, and gratitude.

Woosong University Global Volunteering Team, Sol Probono, raises the bar for all volunteering programs.


Staff writer Haung Ha Na.

Wednesday, October 30, 2013

Interview with President Endicott

Clipboard02 We had an interview with President Endicott, on February 26, 2013. We wanted know his opinions on Woosong and Korea. We wanted to know why he planned to make a four semester system and his future plans for Woosong and his life.

Woosong Herald Staff: Opinion about four semesters for a year system.

President John E. Endicott: The four terms per year comes out to maximize efficiency as much as possible. If you have a long break after studying a language, you can forget much of what you learned. To bridge the gap, the four semester system was introduced. Woosong students can now graduate 6 months earlier than the other universities. This can help you to become a graduate student faster. Also, if you don’t want to get a job immediately, you can stay on to improve your language skills as well as completion of professional certifications.

WHS: Your opinions about Woosong University and how it will manage in the future?

Endicott: Woosong is doing fine, and I can’t be any more happy. We are globalizing and establishing alliances with businesses and foreign universities that can be of help. We have a plan in 2020 to include many more foreign campuses but I wish to concentrate on continual globalization and want to establish continual globalization with universities that can be useful for our students. I want to make sure we can place our graduates in rewarding positions for all concerned.

WHS: What do you think of Korea?

Endicott: The Korean myth is never finished as in the ‘Miracle on the Han River’ and Daejeon’s location is central in all things. Korean youth have earned an impressive status by nurturing their minds. Universities and the government must continue to work together. The American President, Obama, refers to Korea whenever he talks about education. He highly appreciates it as a model of success.

I admire a culture rich in history. I admire Korean examples in education, and I am thrilled to have a chance to be a part of these stories.

WHS: Do you have any plans after retiring?

Endicott: Living as long as possible! Why? I have several books to write and movies to produce. My Air Force career let me take part in some of the Cold War. I had served from May 1958 to June 1986, and then served an additional three years as a senior civilian Director of the Institute for National Strategic Studies in Washington, D.C. So I served from the height of the Cold War and 31 years of the Soviet Union. I was in the Air Force from the Taiwan Straits Crisis of '58 to 1989 and actually participated in the Cuban Missile Crisis, the Vietnam War, the Interview with Pre. EndicottKorean events of 1968-1969 -- the Blue House Raid, the USS Pueblo seizure, the EC-121 shoot down, the KAK 007 shoot down, etc.

I would also like to write about my life and my wife of 53 years, and I would like to produce movies of important moments about history in the 20th century when the Soviet Union and Mongolia defeated Japan’s attempted invasion that could have changed history.

So, you see, lots to do, but let's do Woosong first and think of retirement later, after all, I am only 77 this year.


Staff writers Shin TaeHee and Cho Wonha.

Woosong University- 2013 Youth’s Dream University

From the Dong A-Ilbo Dong A-Ilbo, Channel A, and Deloitte Consulting conducted a university evaluation and declared Woosong University as one of the ‘Youth’s Dream Universities’ of 2013. In the past, universities were evaluated on the following criteria: ratio of students to professors, research projects, number and types of publications, number and types of English courses, the types of facilities available on campus, the number of library books, and the perception of the university in the media, both at home and abroad.

Due to the flaws in the old system (such as overestimating a university’s value due to its name, or the size of the library), an effort was made to create a more accurate evaluation of Korean universities. Unlike the old criteria, a “Youth’s Dream University” is selected by evaluating students’ success at getting employed after graduation, student satisfaction with their education and job placement, and the programs and assistance offered to students, by the university, in obtaining a job. The evaluation is based, in part, on the idea that a university has a responsibility to assist students with preparing for their upcoming careers and getting a job.

Dong A-Ilbo, Channel A, and Deloitte Consulting evaluated 198 four year universities based on the new criteria, and selected 25 universities which were given a rate of excellent. The 10 best included Korea University, Kwang Woon University, Seogang University, Seoul National University, City University of Seoul, Sungsil University, Aju University, Yonsei University, Woosong University, and Hankuk University of Industry and Technology.

All of the selected universities provided college students with a high completion rate on important and relevant projects for their careers, innovative educational programs, and assistance with locating job opportunities. In other words, the university’s services and student satisfaction were really superb.

The results demonstrate that it is more important to rank a university by its actual effort to help the students succeed after college, rather than the general perception which ranks a university’s level according to the students’ academic achievements. It is an attempt to alter the prevailing concept of the hierarchical system of universities.

Dong A-Ilbo is planning to conduct this evaluation for ‘Youth’s Dream Universities’ every year, focusing not on their name recognition, but their innovative efforts and remarkable students.

Global Korean Culinary Arts Students from Woosong in Guatemala at the 2012 Korean Foods Festival


Staff writer Shin TaeHee.

Baseball Star’s Positive Push on Campus and Life

Ahn Young Myung On any given day at West Campus soccer field you can see a small number of men batting, fielding, and pitching baseballs together. One of them is Ahn Young Myung, professional baseball player of the Hanwha Eagles. He is now working as public military service worker in Woosong Sports center. If you are a big fan of Hanwha over the years, you might remember Ahn as a starting pitcher. Woosong Herald Sports met Ahn Young Myung on a cloudy day after his routine practice. We wanted to share his experiences as a pro baseball player and his insights on life with WSU students.

Ahn is well known for his poker face among baseball fans. He doesn’t even smile a little bit when he is standing on the mound. Many fans call him as “Chic Young Myung” because of his expressionless face but off-field he smiles and comes across very friendly. He said he is an introverted person who prefers to have deep relationship with small group of people.

Fans wonder why he shows this infamous poker face when between the lines. “It’s because of my childhood experience,” said Young Myung. “When I was young - that means when I was an elementary school student, I often revealed my raw feelings while playing baseball. If I did something good, I laughed, if not, I made a long face. But the coaches reprimanded me for revealing my emotion to the opponents. It’s not a good habit. I was educated to be poker faced when I am wearing a uniform at the ballpark. I think that lesson I learned in my childhood has influenced me until now. On the baseball field, I always try to be serious. Even when doing simple warm-ups, I concentrate on it. Sounds like I’m a boring person but that’s because I really love baseball.”

He accomplished 11 wins in 2009, hi-lighted by one game in particular against the Lotte Giants, September 8th. Ahn Young remembers it like yesterday. “At Sajik Stadium in Busan I threw 9 innings and that win was my 10th win,” said the 6-foot right-hander. “One win for a starting pitcher is very precious. During the long innings, there are some critical moments. If you overcome them well and throw more than 5 innings, you will have more of a chance to get the win. I think a win is kind of reward for your commitment.”

Korean baseball teams play 126 games a year. Starting pitchers take the mound at least 25 times. Sometimes he has to throw even though he is not in a good physical condition and not performing well. How does Ahn deal with this type of adversity? “I just think ‘well, I’m in a slump now. The key is staying positive during that time. I know it won’t last long so I just workout and know someday it will pass.”

Ahn Young’s glass full mentality remains clear. In 2010, the Eagles traded him to the Kia Tigers in exchange for Jang Sung Ho, a veteran hitter, and then returned to Hanwha 8 months later. Despite having to leave the Eagles, the only team he ever played for, Ahn remained positive.

“When I first heard about the trade, I tried to think about the positives. Hanwha Eagles sent me because they need a better player but looking at the other side, because Kia Tigers wanted me the deal could be made. I felt sorry for leaving my old friends but I tried not to be emotionally shaken. When I return to Hanwha I did the same thing- positive thinking– Hanwha Eagles need me right now.”

Ahn seems to be loved by both Hanwha Eagles and Kia Tigers fans. They expressed sadness over his movement to another team. Now Hanwha Eagles fans are waiting for his return. Ahn finishes his military service this December and he will come back to the mound next season. Currently Hanwha is not in a good situation, lacking solid pitching. Ahn Young hopes to change this with help next season. “Firstly I want to run the whole season without getting injured. My second goal is giving trust to people when I’m pitching,” said the 30-year old former HS draft pick. He is practicing regardless of the weather. If he doesn’t get injured he may resume his duties as a full-time starter. Ahn expressed confidence on the next season: “People say that when you just come back from the military service, the performance of the season is not that good. Since I have been working out steadily for 2 years, I won’t ruin the season.”

He wants to play baseball as long as he can, but at some time he will retire just like other legendary Eagles players. He sounded pretty determined when he was talking about his future dream. “For a long time, I thought over the relationship between performance and mental strength. Right now I have certification in Sports Psychology.

“We have a mental coach at Hanwha Eagles and he helps players a lot. Before I studied for this certification I knew that mental strength is much more important than skill or ability for a player. Nowadays people are getting to know the importance of the mental power and it is becoming the trend. I might be lacking in theories but I have actually experienced the situations by myself. So I want to be a Psychotherapist.

Right now Ahn Young assists Woosong students in their lives, passing on his experiences to them. He was drafted by Hanwha right after completing high school and went out into the real world earlier than our WSU students. Since 19 he has experienced life as a pro athlete. WS Herald asked him to give advice on college life to WSU students.

“You might have different majors but regardless of the field you are going to work, when you graduate from the university and come out to the workforce, there are times that you get frustrated by all the barriers and limitations. For me, when I first got onto a pro baseball team, I was astonished because even players in the minor league were way better than me. I felt the huge gap between amateurs and professionals. Before I thought I was a pretty good player, but I realized I should try harder to survive in the pro league. There’s always gap between student life and real society. But to reduce the shock, you have to study hard and never stop improving yourself. If you prepare more, then you get over the disappointment faster. Some people say enjoy your college life, but I think you should be serious and sincere about what you do in college. That’s all I can tell to the university students as a life senior who experienced society a little bit earlier than them. Study hard.”

During the interview time we couldn’t see the charisma he shows on the mound but felt his kindness and modesty. We really appreciate him for willingly accepting our interview request and sharing his experiences and thoughts. Eagles fans, wait for the next season. Ahn Young Myung will be back soon.

Ahn Young Myung2


Staff writer Lalia Park.

Tuesday, February 5, 2013

LEO Club: Leadership Experience Opportunity

Woosong's LEO chapter is a part of Lions Club International. Do you know LEO? The LEO club here at Woosong is just one chapter in the world’s largest volunteer organization, Lions Club International. It is a service club with a mission to grow the local volunteer spirit and train upcoming generations in the ways of service leadership.

You might not know it, but LEO has existed at Woosong for several years, and it is operated by Jeong DeokJin, professor in the computer and information systems department.

LEO operates a free kitchen for homeless people near Seodaejeon Station. “The club does many things, says Professor Jeong, “like volunteer at a facility for physically-challenged people, distribute free food to homeless people, clean up Woosoog University campus, and feed wild animals in the winter.”

“We also do friendly exchange activities with Lions,” Jeong DeokJin added.

When club members do activities of exchange with Lions, students get an advantage. The immediate advantage is the support of Lions, both material and mental. Long-term advantages that LEO members get include having their eyes widened to a greater world view, getting a recommendation for a job from other Lions club members, and finally they can get a scholarship.

LEO members work as a team to clean up the free kitchen.Now and in the future, LEO club hopes to serve local residents by participating in activities of exchange between club members, both domestic and foreign.

To sum up his interview, Jeong DeokJin wanted to recommend the advantage of LEO club to freshmen. “The advantage is to grow in character and contribute to society through volunteering.”


Staff writers Kim DaeJun and Kim AhReum.

Seoul Fashion Week: Spring/Summer 2013 Preview

Beyond the Closet by Ko TaeYong Korea's leading designers and celebrities introduced their collection for Seoul Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2013. This show started on October 22, drawing an increased number of foreign buyers, and introduced a lineup of 48 collections. Although the weather was bad on its first day, many people filled in the two venues, the War Memorial of Korea and Seogyo Xi Gallery. Now let’s see special things about Seoul Fashion Week 2013.

For men

This year, many sports events took place, such as Summer Olympics 2012 in London, so it influenced the imagination of designers. Some designers were influenced by various things like travel, color, and moderation.

One of the famous designers Ko TaeYong presented different themes of his collection each season. This year, impressed by 'travel', he featured sailors withCreated pure city woman by Lie SangBong stylish backpacks. Also the veteran designer Lee JuYoung's military-themed collection was definitely more toned-down in relation to her past 'rebellious men' clothes, showing black and white modern, chic outfits. This sexy and chic look received attention during Seoul runways.

For women

Designers created different images of city woman. To represent that image, they took a structural and practical approach, adding color and soft details to prevent the looks of harshness or pedestrian. Most of Seoul Fashion Week's designers presented soft femininity beneath clean, simple looks for the next season.

Lie Sang Bong created fantastical images using soft colors and butterfly prints shown on trench coats and dresses. With Sheen JeHee's total yellow looks, blue and beige, she preferred a color palette consisting of bright colors. As with women’s wear last season, the summer coat was introduced as the new must-have item of the season. Keep an eye out this season for coats ranging from demure classic raincoats to military style jackets.Lee JuYoung’s collection


Staff writer Cha SuJi.

Malaysian Life which became a Fabulous and Precious treasure

image Have you had an amazing vacation abroad? Here are 12 students who had a fabulous experience in Malaysia. They were chosen as outstanding students in last semester’s GEEC Class, so they had a chance to go to University of Malaya in Malaysia. This was the second time GEEC Classes provided this opportunity. They had many interesting experiences. Here is what they had to say.

Oh GyeongGeun, 20, Department of Electronic Railway Systems

GyeongGeun Oh thinks that Malaysia life made him more mature in relationships. “Before I went to Malaysia, I thought life in Malaysia was tough because their GDP is lower than ours, but I was wrong. It was exciting and fun! I met many new native friends and Korean friends. We always studied and traveled together. It helped expand my knowledge and view. Also, I learned not only English but team work and collaboration.”

In my case, I also went to Malaysia with GEEC. I experienced ‘the Ramadan fast’, but for just one day. It is a part of Muslim culture. They shouldn’t eat anything during the day because they purify themselves by fasting. It was very hard, but a worth while experience.

Before the students go to Malaysia, they divide in to teams, but it didn’t work because they were always together, regardless of their team. Everyone became great friends.

Son Byeong Jea, 25, English Department

ByeongJea Son always supported other students in Malaysia. He was called ‘Uncle Son’. “I never thought we are not different. We are like a family. There were other Korean University students, but we were the best. They envied us because of our teamwork. When we went to Singapore and Penang in Malaysia, we didn’t have time to plan our journey, so we had to plan on the spot. However, we enjoyed our journey because we were always ready to travel to unfamiliar places with positive attitudes. Above of all, we helped and trusted each other on our travels.”

We not only developed strong friendships, we also had the chance to enjoy native culture. Last August, there was a big holiday in Malaysia called ‘Hariraya’. We were invited to one of our Malaysian friend’s home. It was very good chance for us to experience Muslim culture.

Min Ji Hong, 20, Department of Railway Construction Systems

Jihong Min came back to Korea with fabulous experiences. He‘ll never forget his Malaysia life. “Before we went to our Malaysian friend’s home, we thought it would be difficult to adjust because they are Muslim. However, we ate their traditional food and enjoyed their culture. Some our students wore their traditional clothes, so our Malaysian friend was happy. We stayed one night at their home and they treated us warmly. So we made some Korean food in return. I’ll never forget this experience.”

Throughout our Malaysia experience, the students learned many things such as collaboration, native culture, how to respect other cultures, leadership, and communication with foreigners. Also, they have developed confidence in using English and living in other countries.

Now they are ready to go abroad again and visit in other countries. This experience taught them what is really important in life.


Staff writer Cha SuJi.

A Supporter’s Good Experiences of the Model UN Conference

Cho WonHa and Dr.John E. Endicott The 18th National Model United Nations Conference (MUN) was held at Woosong University under the auspices of the United Nations Association of the Republic of Korea (UNAROK) on July 4th through the 7th, in 2012. When I first came to Woosong University, I heard this news and wanted to participate in the conference. However, I did not know much about it because I am a freshman. Besides, only Honors students (students of score above 600 on TOEIC) may enroll in the MUN class, so I decided to take part in it next year.

First, I wanted to know what this contest was about and how it would be run. In mid-May, I happened to come across a public notice about recruiting observers and supporters for the conference and the application deadline was May 18th. Unfortunately, the deadline had already passed by a couple of days but I applied anyway because I really wanted to participate. I wanted to be an observer, but the only open positions were for supporters.

The supporters gathered for a meeting at the end of June to receive training. Then for the conference, we got to miss all of our classes and went to the office early on the morning of July 2nd to the 7th. As a supporter, I ushered the participants and carried luggage. I was so disappointed with this work because it was very difficult and different from what I expected. I thought that I would get to attend the conference with the others and watch like the observers; and, I would get to learn about this contest despite being a supporter. Of course among the supporters, there were members who did get to attend the conference. However, these duties were not given to me. In the end, I hardly gained any experience to use while attending the contest next year.

Although I was let down at first, I began to think positively. I knew that the benefits to me were greater than the disappointments to me. I want to gain a variety experiences at college. If I always sit in a chair, staring at books, it is possible get much better grades than before; however, that life is incomplete and I hope to have a fulfilling life while at university. l made many friends with the seniors while I was a supporter and I also quickly became very close to them and contact them frequently. I realized I could make more personal connections through this activity. In my opinion, it has been a great experience too because I get to work on things I haven’t been able to do till now. This was a nice experience for me.

When I think about it now, it is not that I didn’t learn anything from the contest. I met with a number of participants from different universities and learned about their languages and cultures; and, I also learned when and how to interview for writing articles. This conference will be held at Korea Army Academy at Yeong-cheon (KAAY) next year. Whether I will be an observer or participator is not yet decided. I want to be a part of this big event and I really need to do a good job; therefore, I first have to learn more about it and need to prepare more. Maybe I will apply for an observer position. Now, I am imagining how I will look when I participate in the event, and I am just thinking, “How much I will change?”


Staff writer Cho WonHa.

2012 Daejeon International Food & Wine Festival

Kotra Exhibition Center The 2012 Daejeon International Food & Wine Festival, “A New World of Taste and Style”, was held from Oct 12th to the 15th at Kotrex (Kotra Exhibition Center, Daejeon). This is the first time this event has been held in Daejeon as a local festival. A number of Wine companies swarming from all over the world competed to introduce their goods at the exhibition hall. There were 52 exhibitors from wineries, companies, and associations coming from 18 countries such as France, Germany, Italy, Austria, Spain, and South Korea. This festival provided various programs like exhibitions, experiences, events, and performances. The exhibit halls were focused on different topics such as, 'Traditional Alcohol and Korean Food' & 'Wine and Food', and 'Food and Wine Academic Seminar'. Visitors had the opportunity to make a special personal wine, and experience wine beauty and wine art. There were also performances by Paul Potts and Kamwosung! The event was well organized.

image There were a wide range of wines encompassing flavors and styles from the East and the West. In order to enter this exhibition, we had to show identification to check that we are old enough to buy alcohol. After buying a wine glass, visitors could get a sample and experience the color, smell, and taste of the different wines. The age of the main group of visitors was from forty to fifty years old. Unexpectedly, many of the visitors were younger at this festival. One visitor stated, “I usually have an interest in wine. I like the smell of it. So I used to visit the event in Seoul, but it’s so far to come and go from my home in Daejeon. I wish events like this one can be held more often in Daejeon.”

There were also well-matched foods with the wines. It was enjoyable to get to see the foods of various countries. FKorean Culinary Instituteoods made by students of the culinary department at Woosong University were also exhibited in main hall. Ms. Han, who was in charge of the booth, stated, “We had some difficulty in decorating the food to prepare this festival for a week. But after finishing the preparation, I feel really great about having completed this job successfully. I hope many people can enjoy our pieces in here.”

In the 'Traditional Alcohol and Korean Food' exhibit hall, there were many replicas of foods from all over the world and the traditional Korean alcohol which made from gelatin. Some of audience members said, "The decoration is very pretty", but others said "It's not good." Some of the booths showed how to make traditional Korean alcohol and others sold some alcohols, and some showed cities which set up a sisterhood relationship with Daejeon. Several of the volunteers gave prizes to people who guessed the correct answers to questions. I interviewed one of audience who received a prize. She said that she is getting 'KKotbbang(Chinese food)' so she is very happy because she doesn’t enjoy wine. But she came to this festival because imagethis is the first time this festival has been held in Daejeon. She says she will come to other festivals like this if they will be held in Daejeon.

At the exhibit hall, 'Wine and Food', people were selling or showing their wines. There were an especially large number of people and wines in this hall. There were many foreign companies but also some Korean companies. The Japanese companies showed various 'Sake' products to the audience. But they didn’t sell their products because they use a dealer to sell their wines.

On Saturday, October 13th, a volunteer at the festival gave us an interview. Here is some of what he said:

-Why did you apply for this festival as a volunteer who is not paid by the festival’s operating committee?

“I have two sons who are studying at a university and I work for an international commercial company. I do not have a routine schedule in daily life. My hobby is to travel to the world’s popular tourist attractions. I was traveling from the English-speaking world, where I can learn some daily English-speaking skills, and […] I saw this festival’s advertisement which was seeking volunteers, I applied for this.”

-Good answer, then, how many people are going to the festival? According to my observations, it is very crowded during the busy hours.

“Umm… I thought it is so crowded with tourists, but minors can’t taste some wines and alcoholic drinks[…]. Alcoholic tasting is approved when you hold a wine glass, but if you want to get this, you must confirm your adult identification.”

-Anything else you would like to add?

“In this opportunity, I could service in English that were included the translation and English-talking. It is good experience for me and I hope this festival finishes with great success.”

The festival gave us a taste of various country’s cultures and wines from around the world. The festival is finished, but from now on we hope Daejeon will hold a lot of festivals like this one and invigorate people to try new wines and foods.image


Staff writers Lee In Seong, Haung Ha Na, Park  Hyung Jun, and Park Hee Jea.

Tuesday, January 22, 2013

A Review of Gyeongbokgung

Gyeongbok Palace There are many reasons why people are drawn to Gyeongbokgung Palace. I have been hearing about Gyeongbokgung for a long time. I know that Gyeongbokgung, in Korea, is like Tiananmen in China. So I felt very glad to have the opportunity to go to Gyeongbokgung with so many friends from the Woosong Herald.

We divided into three groups to visit Gyeongbokgung. When our group visited, tourists and primary school students attentively listened to their guides, learning about the history of the palace. Also, the elderly and other local Seoul-ites experienced the quietness of the impressive environs on leisurely strolls. Gyeongbokgung offers a different experience for different people. Originally constructed in 1395 under the reign of King Taejo, the architectural plans were supervised by Korean architect Jeong Do-jeun and his assistant, Sim Dokpu, and the site itself occupies approximately 410,000 square meters. Also called Northern Palace because of its location, Gyeongbokgung is Seoul's most prominent palace. Although situated in the middle of the city, once inside the gates of the palace, you quickly forget the hustle and bustle of city life. What is particularly appealing about walking through the site is that there is lots of greenery, a sight becoming an increasing rarity in downtown Seoul.

What left me with a deep impression is the National Palace Museum. The National Palace Museum is located south of the Heungnyemun (gate), and the National Folk Museum is located on the east side, within Hyangwonjeong. Entry to the palace includes admission to the museums as well. The National Folk Museum is well worth a visit, especially if you want some insights into Korean culture and the daily lives of Koreans throughout the country's long and turbulent history. I especially liked exploring the complex of dioramas, pagodas, and model homes on display in the museum's outdoor court. The museum itself is made up of three interconnected buildings -- there are maps available to help you explore. The National Palace Museum was created in 1992 and is filled with relics collected from archaeological digs at Gyeongbokgung, Changdeokgung, Changgyeonggung, and Jongmyo. Focusing on the Joseon Dynasty (1392-1910), it's the perfect place to learn about Confucianism (once Korea's main religion) and ancestral rites that were passed on through the royal line. The displays give insight into the lives of Joseon royalty and palace architecture as well.

Gyeongbokgung is a beautiful place I want to visit again. This time, we only visited it for two hours. I feel that I have not gotten to know its beauty at all. If you have the time, go there and experience this historical site!


Guest writer Gao Hai Yan.

Campus Fashion: What’s Hot this Winter?

Nursing majors  Son JiHa, Eum JeongMi, Kim Suyoung, Kong, ShinHee, and Kim JaeYoung If you have stopped to look at students walking by on campus recently, you may see many fashionable men and women expressing their individuality through the clothes they wear. This winter, look for a new trend in men’s fashion: quiet colors contrasting with an eye-catching color, like khaki-colored military looks with a splash of bright orange.

We asked beauty design major, Lee InYoung, about new styles that can be seen on campus this winter.Anyway, we wanted to know more about what new winter styles will be popular on campus this season, so we interviewed a beauty design major at Woosong University to get the scoop.

*What is your favorite new clothing item for Winter 2012?

-My most favorite fashion is padding jumper. The reason is it’s easy; it’s warm, isn’t it?

*Which is the trendiest country?

-I don’t know because each country has different cultures and we all have a different sense of style.

*Where can we find trendy fashion in Korea?

SeoYuHwa and Lee HyoJeong-I think we can find great new styles in Myong-dong and Hongdae. Many people go there because these places are really fast to get new fashion.

*What kind of fashions do you want to try on this winter?

-I really want to try on leather jacket, but I haven’t been able to find the kind I want yet. I want to buy a black leather jacket which has wool inside.

What about you? What kind of fashions do you want to try on this winter? Trying many fashions is really fun. You can try new styles and new colors this winter and meet the new you. Express your individuality!


Staff writers Tanaka Saki and Seo Inho.

Audio Books!

Old_book Are you carrying around a thick textbook everyday and you don’t have an I-pad or tablet PC of some kind, but you really want to read a book? So, if you only have a smart phone, the game is over… Well not anymore!

You can also use an Audio-book which is a recording of a text being read. It can be used not only on a Smart phone but also a PC or mp3 player.

There was an event, “Invitation to the Library” in the Woosong library on October 23th~25th. At the event, they introduced the “Audio book”. One of the students who was interested in it said,

“I didn’t know that the sound of an audio book was really clear and good sounding like this so much!! I hope Woosong continuously provides more content like this.” (22, Ju Eun Song)

WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF AN AUDIO BOOK?

Audio books have special features compared to text books including Dramatic features, Convenience, and Effective language. .

Dramatic Features

Audio books have audionman PD which participates with the audio actor and makes the sound effects. It processes a sort of “striking display” effect. It‘s different from reading a text book because it is more active and helpful for concentration.

Convenience

For the Audio book, you can enjoy a book wherever, or whatever time is good for you regardless of the time or place. You can use it especially, during the times when most people are wasting time. For example, time at school or home, walking around, and driving. You can use these times wisely.

Effective Language

When you study a foreign language, it is important to listen many times. Using Audio books, you could listen anytime or several times. In addition, you get accustomed to hearing original pronunciation and learning adequate situational sounds. Moreover, it influences your memory for remembering efficiently.

HOW TO USE THE ADUIO-BOOK?

woosong library audiobook1-crop1. Go to the Woosong Library Homepage (PC)

You can find the Audio book banner on the Woosong library homepage. It classifies  the sections such as literature, history & humanity, self development, economy & business management, health, and language etc. With the PC, you can transfer audiobook2-cropa book through mp3 or pmp files.

2. Use your smart phone

①Go tothe Woosong Library homepage

②Enroll as a smartphone user

③Download the app “오디언도서관” (HANSOL C&M CORP.)


Staff writer Shin Hye Kyung.

Health Tips

Tips for Stress

Do you manage your stress? Stress causes illness and deterioration of health.

We get stressed in our daily life so we must learn to manage our stress.angry-guy

  1. First, if you want to release stress, you should use deep breathing as a way of life. During depression and anxiety, humans use shallow breathing. So in that case, if we practice deep breathing we can lower stress or stop it from happening.
  2. Also, simple exercise is a great help to you. Exercising your body makes you feel more energetic and happy. Concentrating on exercise will also bring warmth to your body.
  3. Do you know the phrase ‘Many hands make light work’? If you have a close friend, talking to them is a great method of reducing stress. A friend’s understanding makes you feel at ease.
  4. Surely doing something you like will get rid of stress. While you do hobbies, your stress runs away quickly. In addition, maybe you can’t pass the day without stress. At times like that you can’t do better than sleep. A sharp mind will become a soft heart.
  5. Most importantly if you take alcohol, caffeine and nicotine of cigarettes, just stop! They are a ‘Castle in the air’. Caffeine and nicotine are stimulants and will cause you heart rate and blood pressure to increase. This increases your stress in the long run. Temporarily, they make you comfortable and appear to relieve stress. However continually, if you take them to release stress your lifelong results will be bad. You can't ‘have your cake and eat it too’. (Health and Stress).

You have a great responsibility in that you must manage your stress and do so by your main agent.

 

Staying Healthy through the Winter

The year is started by winter and finished by winter. 2012 has passed and so has the green summer. Now, we welcome winter back to complete the year.

There may be a lot of people who are awaiting winter since this summer was especially hot. Winter is the season of snow, skiing, and Christmas, but Sneezewinter is also the season of cold. The cold is one of the representatives of respiratory disease. It is a viral disease, so prevention is more important than treatment. When the weather becomes cold, people around you catch a cold or the sniffles. You can also have a sore throat and your voice may fail when you wake up. If so, how can you stay healthy during the winter season without getting a cold? I will show you 4 ways to have a healthy winter.

  1. Eat a lot of fruit and and drink a lot of water! Drinking a lot of water increases your metabolism. It is helpful for preventing respiratory disease. Cinnamon, quince and schizandra contain a lot of vitamins. If you brew them and drink it, you can prevent catching a cold. Also, there are fruits that have a lot of vitamins and nourishment like Mandarin, kiwi, and pear which will boost your immunity.
  2. Keep your room clean! The weather becomes colder and colder so, you won’t open the window to air out your room. But, dry air and dust from indoors are bad for the mucous membrane because it makes them irritated. It is important to air out a room regularly and to clean your room to remove the mites and dust.
  3. Live a well-regulated life with proper exercise. It is important to exercise and get rest. It is preferable to lightly walk, stretch and have a rest than to exercise suddenly.
  4. Wash your hands often. A respiratory disease is easy to spread at the hands of a person. So, when you come back home, you must wash your hands. Also, if you go to a public place or use public transportation, you had better wash your hands when you return home.

By doing these things, you can not only prevent catching a cold but have a healthy winter. Finalize your year by making it a fresh and warm winter with a healthy lifestyle!


Staff writers Kim Min je and Hwang-Jinhee.

Welcome to the Woosong Counseling Center!

counselling center Last October, I went to the Woosong University’s student counseling center and met with a counselor for an interview. The atmosphere of the center was more comfortable than I expected and counselees were seen during the interview time.

In the interview, one of the counselors spoke to me very kindly.

-Hi, when was this facility established?

-It was established before 2004, but I don’t know the date exactly.

-Yeah, how many counselors work in this facility and what is their major task?

-Three administration assistants, one counselor and one associate professor of the Medical Society and Welfare department work in this facility. We are tasked with not only counseling students who are suffering personal difficulty, trouble about their results, and sexual difficulty , but also do examinations which included the MBIT(personality test), vocational tests, and aptitude tests. Because of studying in the University, Students mainly want to test the MBIT and vocational tests.

-I agree, then, is there someone else for the students who are not fully resolved about their personal difficulties?

-In that case, I advise the student more personally than other ordinary students.

-Okay, what are the problems with students who are suffering not only personal difficulties, but also other issues?

-I think students are very strained about coming to this facility. In the Korean social atmosphere, those who are going to a counseling center or psychiatric hospital seem to some that they have a psychiatric or critical fault, like a stranger. But, this is unrighteous. In other countries, especially western, it is ordinary for individuals to seek psychiatric help.

Even a number of counselees conceal this fact fro people, their close friends and even families.

-Finally, do you have any advice for those who are suffering any difficulties?

-Woosong University students please don’t be scared about coming for counseling at this facility. I will welcome a student in a heartfelt way and hope to help you when you are completely cured about your difficulties as a counselor. Thank you for your questions.

During the interview time, I felt the kindness and sincerity the counselors had for students. I think this facility is necessary to accommodate many students who are  suffering difficulties and hope to activate in Woosong University. Thank you.


Staff writer Park Hyung Joon.

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