University freshmen are delightfully laughing on the grass. On the other side, some students are sparking up learning through enthusiastic debates, and campus couples are whispering love on the pavilion next to the lake. On the edge, two students are asleep under the mild sunshine and snoring with book covering theirs face.
This is the scenery of university that many students imagine before entering. But now, reality is on everyone's lips of freshmen's mouth. The Dankook Herald surveyed freshmen and found that one word 'freedom' is what they dreamed of before entering. But now, students who can confidently say that "I know the real meaning of freedom" are not many. We investigated the disappointing aspects of the university life that freshmen found. While university students enjoy their school life through diverse cultural activities and entertainments in other counties, college students here have became people with indolence and lethargy, treating 'University=Alcohol,' They are disappointed in the realities including. a military-like strict atmosphere, continuous patterns of simple high school education and pressure of sculpturing their future. For freshmen who are wandering in a disguised freedom, two seniors give advice here!
- Jae-Gu Yeo(Jukjeon campus, Dept. of Molecular Biology, Junior, ROTC first year company commander)
Se-Hui Jang (Cheonan campus, Dept. of English, Junior)
Freshmen experienced the campus life just about a month. You know that, the freedom that you dreamed of, came to you but you are worried about the way to feel this freedom. Then what should we do to spend our time usefully while feeling true freedom? When you are admitted to the university, setting your goal is the most important thing. Some of my senior friends struggle with employment because they didn't set their goals in advance. I want you to set your goal for the future. It will be wiser to set specific goals as a freshman than to make your goal in the last minute before you join the workforce. Also, when you find your own goal, you should find and act related to your future. For instance, you should find the web site related to your major or your goals. Additionally, I recommend reading newspapers. You may think reading newspaper is a small thing. But, it is the best way to broaden your perspective about society. You may find it difficult to read at first. But, as you read more and more, you might find yourself more intellectual. And also, there could be some problems related to money when students prepare for their future. My major is English. And my friends including myself teach Korean, English, and Society as a part-time job at the academy. It is a satisfying part-time job for us since it is related to our major and allows us to share our knowledge. I think you can kill two birds with one stone by obtaining a part-time job related to your major. But, the best way that I really want to recommend is getting a reward through internship or contest. In some contests, you can receive some of the funds as you just participate. As I mentioned before, preparing for the future is important.
What did you feel through these two seniors' advice? Did you find your own arrival sign at the confusing campus life? DKH hopes you have found some answers for you to enjoy your 'Freedom' appropriately on campus through this issue. Whether you can enjoy spending four years on campus with passion is up to you. Now the choice is all yours. Well, we prepared the track and a stepping stone for you. Now, it's time for you to run. 3, 2, 1, for your spectacular future, go for it!
Dae-Seung Go,Chan Lee dkherald@gmail.com