On August 17, freshman graduate and undergrad students of both campuses gathered at the Business Building Theatre (33B301) of the Humanities and Social Sciences Campus for the orientation presided by the Office of International Affairs (Vice President Lee Suke-kyu).
From 10:30 a.m., this orientation was given in Korean before an audience of 250 freshmen students from 32 countries including Netherland, Russia, Malaysia, the US, Mongolia, Bangladesh, Saudi Arabia, Uzbekistan, Japan, China, Kazakhstan, Canada and more, and this diversity in the range of countries demonstrates the global connectedness of SKKU.
The event started with a welcoming address by the Director of International Affairs (Park Byung-Ju). While in the morning, students were informed on school life, how to live in Korea, using the library and dormitory, in the afternoon they were introduced to the Chinese International Students Association, the Korean interdisciplinary program, the Korean Studies program and how to register for courses. Senior international students also attended the event to talk about their experiences and give wholehearted advice on living abroad as a student.
There are 514 foreign students entering SKKU this semester, who start their study in various areas from August 31.
Foreign students entering for 2015 fall semester
Humanities and Social Sciences 337 (Grad 93, Undergrad 244)
Natural Science 177 (Grad 141, Undergrad 36)
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