"If chosen for the Sookmyung Times, I promise to do my best and that the Sookmyung Times would take precedence over other tasks." These were my final words during my interview during the SMT cub-reporter recruitment. Five semesters have passed since that day, and now I have been with the magazine

Finally midterms have ended. Besides me, huge numbers of students at Sookmyung were enjoying life as a college student without any concern for the upcoming exams. It is only after the exams that we are now reflecting on our personal satisfaction and whether we could have done better if we hadn’t pro

It seems like just a few days ago students were bustling about at the start of the new semester; however, midterms will soon be upon us. With midterm exams just around the corner, SMT reporters are moving more diligently than normal to ensure SMT provides quality articles for our fellow students to

Now on my 5th vacation session since entering Sookmyung Women's University, I find myself entering the busiest vacation ever. Recently, I went to see the movie Inside Out with my little brother, who is just 10 years old. The movie centered on five human emotions, which worked together in the emo

Hector and the Search for Happiness, written by the French psychiatrist, Francois Lelord, portrays the journey of Hector in his search for happiness. However, Hector did not find happiness; instead, he eventually becomes aware of and realizes the existence of happiness, which was always with him. Ir

For the first time ever in its 43 year history, the Sookmyung Times (SMT) will publish completely on online in May. It has a completely different format from traditional magazines. Before discussing the change, I’d like to address and provide some insight that I’ve learned throughout my semesters wi

Building good human relationships is one of the most important agendas in human life, regardless of age or position. Lately, the relationship between students and professors is being hailed as the next big talk in Korean society. Media portray some of the professors as criminals with all the press a

During winter break, I had the opportunity to travel Eastern Europe, and it allowed me to experience a totally new culture and learn lots of lessons by meeting a variety people from all over the world. Especially, in Hungary I was impressed by the term, Hungaricum. The word ‘Hungary’ and ‘unique’ ar

Recently, the neologism term called Dol-jik-gu, an expression normally used in baseball to express a straight player, shooting has become in every day society. However, nowadays, it is also being used to explain speakers who speak directly and straightforwardly. When someone expresses their opinion

A&P (1961), a short novel by John Updike deals with 19-year-old Sammy’s personal feelings. As the narrator, Sammy is working at a market as a checkout clerk when he notices Queenie and two other girls there. Updike portrays the characters, background, and events with the greatest of care through the

It seems like the semester started just a few days ago; however, midterms are now upon us. Whenever students look at their test papers, they often blame their previous night’s actions. “Oh, what did my notes say? I read that part yesterday night. If only I’d paid more attention.” Our memory involves

I had a chance to take a philosophy class when I was a middle school student. Although the teacher was a remarkably outstanding person, I always dozed off during the lecture. One day, all of sudden, the lecturer asked, “Why do you study here?” I almost fell off my chair, regarding the comment a sort

Writing this, it is hard to believe that this will be my final article submission to the Sookmyung Times (SMT). I entered SMT in my frosh year, and it has been my everything at university. Now that this curtain in my life is closing, I write my final goodbye with this article. Today, I want to share

The scene around Sookmyung Women’s University in May is full of carnations and students writing gratitude cards to their parents and professors. Events like writing thank-you letters to professors are also promoted at Queen Sunheon Square. Every May, I write cards to people I want to thank, but inte

April Fool’s Day will soon be upon us. Sookmyungians often prepare events like wearing high school uniforms to class. I have also fooled my friends and had fun on this day. On April Fool’s Day many people openly lie and enjoy it! However, apart from this day, we are taught since childhood that lying

One more speedy university year is drawing to an end this month. As a Sookmyungian, what was 2013 like? I am sure you would have heard and saw lots of events on campus. This year, Sookmyung Women&rsqu

The 2013 year just seems like it started only yesterday, and yet, it is already November. Once November ends, there are only a few days left till the new year arrives. I feel exhausted. Sometimes, I t

It’s already October and midterms are right around the corner. During midterms, many students often experience an increase in worries. They continuously revolve in your mind and disturb concentr