Six special lectures for Sookmyungians were held on the second foundation campus of Sookmyung Women’s University over a 3-day period from Tuesday November 17th to Thursday 19th. The lectures, all presented by the Admissions Planning and Management Center under the name Sookmyungians’ Self-development and Strengthening Ability Program, were enjoyed by participating students. According to survey results by the Admissions Planning and Management Center, students worry most about their future careers, getting a job, academic grades, and doing a presentation. The center opened the lectures to ease students’ concerns. Hwang Heedon, faculty of the Admissions Planning and Management Center, said, “Through the lectures, I hope students gain the wisdom to enjoy their 4 years at university in a healthy and at ease state of mind.” All lectures presented interesting topics and issues such as ̒A+ Methods to Studying and Writing Better,’ and ̒Persuasive Speech, the Right Way.’ Also, out of the six lectures, 4 were presented by alumni and currently enrolled students, so it was particularly more useful and helpful to Sookmyungians. In particular, Park Hyunju, a participant in the lecture on presentations from the Department of English Language & Literature ’13 said, “I registered for this lectures because I am very weak at doing presentations. This was a good chance to learn how to convince an audience and convey my opinion effectively.”
