The most visible place when one visits Hanyang University, most probably in front of exit 2 of Hanyang University Station (한양대역), is Hanyang Plaza (한양플라자). During the two month summer vacation last year, Hanyang Plaza was at last renovated. The reason for the remodeling was to improve the building environment. This time, the renovation, centered […]
Difference in Education Systems Between Countries

Have you ever been curious of other country’s educational system? But are you having troubles to find any good website that tells you that information correctly? I’m here to answer any questions that you may have. I will describe each characteristic of elementary, middle, and high schools found in France, America, and Korea. 1. Elementary […]
Making Friends in Korea: How to Join Cliques

A lot of foreign students in Hanyang University have problems making Korean friends. Some of them have a hard time making friends because they cannot speak or understand Korean well. But, even if some people who are good in Korean, it is not easy for them to become intimate with people in school. It is because […]
Kumdo – Unleashing the Warrior Within

Few martial arts still seek to preserve the warrior’s spirit. It seems only natural since many of the techniques taught are seemingly useless in a street fight, and now emphasis has been placed on scoring points rather than attaining true mastery. However, some are still drawn to the ideals and spirituality that martial arts such […]
The Life of a Korean University Student: Planning One’s Career

Being a Freshman as a university student is the period of adaptation in a new environment. They most likely join a club after entrance. The club is classified according to student’s preference. I recommend if you want to become intimate with friends from your major, you’d better go with a club associated with your major! […]
How to Prepare for Exams at HYU

Spring has arrived. Already a month has passed since the beginning of the 1st semester. Soon, Haeongwon Park (the area with benches in front of the business building) will turn pink with cherry blossoms. Oops, in fact, cherry blossom means the midterm week is coming. Thomas is a second year MIS major student from University […]
Lectures in Seoul

Class Culture: One thing that is widely known in the United States is how narrow the scope of discussion is allowed to be in the classroom. Whether you are a student in college, high school, or younger, a professor does not have free reign to express their personal view points on religion or politics very […]
Chinese Students Thoughts on Korean Courses?

The ‘Understanding of Economics’ (Economics 101) is one of the classes for Business major students in Hanyang University. The main purpose of this class is learning the basic of economics. Students who are not familiar with economics can study what it is and how to think like economists. This class is not an essential class for […]