To Be a Master!

‘Someone who is extremely skilled at something.' That's the definition of 'Master.' We can easily find the word in the famous corner of a gag program as well as a TV program which shows a master in the variety field. Dankookians must have heard more than once from adults. "If you have talent in more than only one field, you don't have to worry forever." Becoming an expert in one field is fantastic enough, unless we do not have that much ability. It is natural that there must be some masters in various fields among the 20,000 Dankookians. After inquiring here and there, The Dankook Herald interviewed 6 students to find it out. Finally they revealed their own know-how, especially for you!

A master of taking notes

Name: Hee-Jae Shin

Age: 21

Major: International Trade

Hobby: Writing what I am thinking

Skill: Taking good notes

The Start of Notes: From the first grade of high school based on a Korean teacher’s advice.

Know-how of taking notes

First of all, I would like to tell you guys about it, beginning with the writing tools used for taking notes. In the case of Ball-point pens, you'd better have both a thin one and a thick one. When you take notes in the book or add something in your notebook, it is effective to use the thin one like a High-tech pen more than a Monami pen. And when you write a core word, it is good to use a thick one like a Monami pen. And when you underline some important parts, you use a fluorescence pen. You have to choose a fluorescence pen color and use only that pen because it will be more remarkable. Let’s talk about really taking notes. You don't need to take pretty notes. If you try to take pretty notes, you will miss the pace of the lesson and then you won't get some important information. Take notes just enough for to read, concentrating on the class. And then go home and move your contents to another notebook when you review your class. It is important to take notes only you can understand. In case that your friends want to borrow your notes, just lend them your first one not your review notebook. They will give it back with complaining that they could not recognize. And I always take notes without wearing shoes. It is my philosophy to take notes comfortably.'

A master of helping his girlfriend

Name: Wan Kim

Age: 22

Major: Exercise Prescription

Hobby: Exercise, Planning the weekend with his girlfriend.

Skill: Chinese, Helping his girlfriend, waiting for his girlfriend.

The period of love: 812 days

Particulars: Loving with older girlfriend. Over 7 telephone calls a day. What he hates is that his weekend is disturbed because he has to meet his girlfriend every weekend.

Know-how of helping his girlfriend

Firstly, the mental attitude that respects his partner's opinion more than my pride is the first step to be a master of helping one's girlfriend. If you thought that you can ignore women's pride because your pride is more important, you misjudged. To women, self-respect is the same as the muscles on your chest. If you get a chance to have a meal with your girlfriend's friends, pay for the bill faster than anyone. You have to cheer her up before anything else although you don't have enough money at that time. Don’t say such words as 'study' and 'understand the situation' to her when your girlfriend is stressed and too lazy to study or work. Just meet her. Get rid of stress together and help her escape from the slump. I usually go mountain climbing or driving a car to get rid of stress. If your girlfriend appeals to you when she fights with someone, come out on the side of her. And the following day, give her advice on it, pointing out her fault, and make her relationship with someone still good when she calms down. The most important thing is to take care of yourself. You can't be a master of helping your girlfriend until being a nice guy.

A master of taking pictures with a cell-phone


▲ Jee-Eun Kim

Name: Jee-Eun Kim

Age: 20

Major: Korean Language and Literature

Hobby: Taking pictures

Skill: Finding good angles

Know-how of taking pictures with a cell-phone

First of all, I want to say this. People are likely to be attached to 'Brightness' when they take a picture. But we don't have to forget 'Contrast.' If you increase brightness too much, your face is hidden and your nose is gone. Proper contrast will help you to be clear in the picture. Always smile and do not take your eyes off camera lens when you take a photo, as if you're smiling sweetly for someone. Who wants to be taken like a baby face with a bare face? All you need is an eyelash curler and a lip gloss. Then you can take a natural picture with curved eyelash and bright lip which are popular these days. Feel free to grasp your cell phone when you think you're pretty. Whenever or wherever you are on the bus, lecture, cafe and even in the elevator. But don't forget the basic manner of cell-phoner, never disturb others. Before you upload your pictures on the Mini Hompy or blog, click Photo Shop and using a magical 'blur' to erase little spots on your face. If you feel annoyed to do this, you'd better use 'Lomo Effect' which emphasizes you more than the background. When you check your face but you don't have a mirror, do not hesitate! If you use a self-taking skill with your phone you look prettier and easily check up your appearance. Lastly, have you ever heard about 'taking a picture while walking on the street?' Only master of masters can be a walking self-camera. If you are well acquainted with my secrets, I recommend you to try it!