I am currently enjoying my life at college with a focus on studying, seminar work, and extracurriculars. I spend most of my time with the equestrian club.
In addition, my seminar work includes deepening knowledge about ethnic education while visiting a Korean school in Shizuoka, based on my experience at Keonguk.
My college days are made richer by vivid encounters, as well as the issues of identity which I first considered while at Keonguk.
For my first two years, getting used to English was all I could handle, and from my third year on I've had many new experiences in class.
Because students at the Seoul University Faculty of Medicine are an elite group, it is mentally and physically great to compete with one another.
In my fourth year I've figured it out a little, and am now able to enjoy my studies. When I think that I am getting the best education in Korea, my motivation improves. I'll stick it out cheerfully for another two and a half years. .
University is a chance to learn things beyond academics. In terms of study, there are two kinds of lectures: specific fields studied within departments, and interdisciplinary liberal arts lectures covering broad areas such as philosophy, psychology, cultural anthropology, and sports training.
As well, there are plenty of clubs which meet my interests, such as the mystery novel club, the ninja research group, the exploration club, and the secret martial arts club, so I am actively taking part in various activities through using my time wisely.
I spent twelve years at Keonguk, from elementary school through high school.
All the students get along well, and we often see each other even after graduation. Thanks to the inclusion of Korean language and history in the special curriculum, I was able to form an identity as a Korean. Teachers were also very helpful with my entrance exam preparation, staying late into the night or through the next day for extra study.
More students are now entering high-ranked universities. Realize your dreams!
The debates held by the English conversation club I belong to are competitions to convince someone through warring logic, and we need to assemble the materials that will back up our logic and research countermeasures against the schools we compete with. I put up with this pressure as the club president, leading us to first place in the region and second place nationwide.
These results come from the principles I learned at Keonguk of "never betray anyone" and "keep on trying hard things." I feel these are my treasures and sources of pride.
I'm Cho Hyunjeong, and I graduated from Keonguk School in 2008.
I took a special employment test in Japanese to become a police officer in 2013, specializing in a foreign language, and became a police officer.
After I graduated from university in Japan, I went back to Korea and worked for a Japanese airline. However, I changed my course because of my decision to work in Korea.
Keonguk School students and graduates are all able to have a good command of Japanese and Korean.
This gives you a competitive advantage, so please be confident in seizing every opportunity that comes your way!Keonguk students! Fighting!