CUK Student Festival - a Fun & Enjoyable experience

Pub like tents (Po Jang Ma Cha) mushroom around the
CUK soccer field in celebration of the  CUK Student Festival

I enjoyed student festival in Catholic University of Korea that occurred last Wednesday to Friday. During the first and second day, I ran a pub and street stall because I am a member of school club and my school club had decided to operate them. During the daytime, I ran the street stall to sell some street food. My club members had determined that we would sell a cup of “Naeng-myeon”, Korean cold noodles. All of our members, including me, expected that it would be very popular, but I was so sad because it was not that popular. However, when I ate it, I could feel why they were not popular because the taste was pretty terrible. Obviously it will not sell well. However, the pub which we ran at night was very popular because the foods were very delicious. One of my team members’ mother cooks very well, so we borrowed her recipe. That was why the foods were delicious.

Students enjoying the food we served ^^

On the second day, my friends came to my street stall. We spent time together. They bought a lot of foods from me. Therefore I could take a rest earlier than expected. Also, at night, a lot of senior came to the pub. I expected I would sell a lot of food at a more expensive price because traditionally seniors paid more expensive price for food. I could get a lot of margin thanks for them. Everything which I experienced during the day was so good. I enjoyed the festival a lot. I had a lot of fun. I could not forget it.

Jam Packed Student Festival. Students enjoy the music from 10cm and 2am, among other performers

by Se-jin Park, GEO Class 4-1, Professor Nigel Powers and TA Ilene

My Awesome CDZ Life

The name of CDZ is the acronym for 'Catholic University Dancing Zone', and it is the only central dancing circle in Catholic University of Korea. My way of joining this circle is quite special. At first, I did not participate in the audition for CDZ. This is because I was a little bit shy girl. I thought I was not that good at dancing like other member of my circle. I danced in our major's MT, and one of sophomores at school suggested that I join CDZ. I thought about it and I think it is a good suggestion so I joined the club.

Let me share with you my CDZ Life. We usually have a circle meeting from 6 to 9 PM every Tuesdays and Thursdays. During our meeting, we usually take a test so that everyone dances in front of others. In turn, other member give an advice to another member. This is a good practice to improve our craft. Actually, I have a GEO class from 8 to 9 during the same day, so I always have to leave our club earlier than other members. I feel sorry to them, but they understand mey situation fully and for that I am grateful. These days, all members always gather together because of the preparation for the school festival. My friends say "It is very hard to see and spend some time with you. You must be busy. Aren't you tired? Your circle is too strict!" However, I have never regretted being a part of this club. It is such a pleasant thing to communicate with our club members and spend a great time with them. Unlike what other people think, my seniors are very kind and nice people.  

These days, I am excited to perform along with the CDZ club during our school festival. I hope I can be a part of this club until I finish my college year at CUK. I think aside from GEO, this is a great activity that students can be involved in. I am trying to keep things balanced, which is not an easy thing to do. However, I am grateful about the fact that I can enjoy these two activities.  I hope you find an organization and activities that you enjoy too. This way you can make the most out of your time, learn something new and enjoy your time.

by Narae Kang, GEO Class 4-1, Professor Peter Jenkins and TA Sydney

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My First CUK Student Festival Experience

Student festival lasted for two days from May 18^th to 19^th. There were a lot of activities from afternoon to dawn. In the afternoon, there were activities without alcohol like the phantom house and Global English Outreach (GEO) student festival activities. At 6pm, non-alcohol activities like those mentioned above ended. But Korean-style bars were opened in the soccer field. In addition, a lot of performances and events were held on the stage (located in the soccer field) as well.

I participated in the university festival through my student club, as both supplier and consumer. My student club Courtlang, which is a tennis club in Catholic University of Korea (CUK), held a campus tennis tournament. A lot of seniors in my club and professors took part in the championship, but I don't have to join because I’m good at tennis already. I just watched the games and assisted peers during the tournament process.

During the duration of the festival, I also participated in GEO student festival activities held at the first floor of the International Hub (IH) building. In addition, I had an opportunity to visit female dormitory, thanks to the ‘Open House’ event. I discovered some interesting things. Female dormitory was more fragrant than male dormitory, but I thought that the structure and the facilities of male dormitory were better than the female dormitory. Exploring the

No peeking - Students were blindfolded when playing the Minefield game

Students playing the Croquet game during the GEO student festival

I also went to Liberta, the sky lounge (restaurant) located at the 16^th floor of the IH building , with club members after Courtlang campus tennis tournament. There was a party for International House students and their friends. Because I participated in that event late, I missed many activities. I stayed there for a long time with an expectation to win great prizes, but unfortunately I wasn’t able to get any prize.

After that, I went to the Korean-style bar that was set up in the soccer field. There were some friends, so I drank with them until 12am. Also, I had chance to drink all night with tennis club members in our club tent. Regrettably, I had homework to submit the following morning, so I had to come back to dormitory to do my school work.

During the second day, I slept a lot. I took a nap in the afternoon until about seven in the evening. I was too tired because I stayed up all night to do my assignment. But as soon as I got up, I went to the field to watch singers’ performances. After that, I drank again with tennis club members at a bar, and went to dancing club at the center field. I drank all night with club members at the real bar and dancing club. I went back to the dormitory at 5 a.m. next day, and slept all day.

Performances in the soccer field during the free concert for students

I did a lot of fun things during my first festival in CUK. However, I think the festival period is too short. I think the festival days should be extended to about five days so students can do more activities and enjoy more things.

By Shin Dong Yeob, GEO Class 3-7 (Professor Tom & TA Minjae)

Congratulations to the Raffle Draw Winners of GEO Student Festival 2011

The recently concluded GEO Student Festival 2011 held last May 18, 2011 was a tremendous success. GEO students, other university students and guests alike joined the activities. Aside from the games that GEO and non-GEO students played. GEO and non-GEO students alike get the chance to win cool prizes during the lottery raffle draw.

And….. tentereren….. (drum roll please…)

The winners for the lottery draw are as follows:

1. Minor Prizes: Seven minor prizes to receive 2 OBF Free Drinks Coupon

• Jang Gyung A (xxx-xxxx-0943)
• Hyun Yeong (xxx-xxxx-9102)
• Park Sang Min (Non-GEO student, xxx-xxxx-7246)
• Shin Ji Hye (xxx-xxxx-3673)
• Lee Han Sol (xxx-xxxx -0667)
• Lee Mi Ok (xxx-xxxx -8510)
• Eom Su Jin (xxx-xxxx -8793)

2. Third Prize: To receive yummy goodies such as Kisses milk, ABC chocolate, Pringles plain and 2 OBF free drinks coupon

• Lee Wong Kyu (xxx-xxxx-4130)

3. Second Prize – To receive delectable treats including M&Ms almond, Pringles cheese, Binch cookies, and 2 OBF free drinks coupon

• Lee Bo Young (Non-GEO student, xxx-xxxx-1221)

And FINALLY: the grand prize winner….

First Prize: To receive mouthwatering snacks and delightful food indulgence which are comprised of Snickers minis, M&Ms milk, Kisses almond, Pringles plain, Choco pie and 2 OBF free drinks coupon

• Gu Seong Hun (xxx-xxxx-1240)

Winners can claim the prizes as early as Monday next week (May 23, 2011). Please visit GEO office (International Hub Building 2nd Floor) to get your winnings!!!

Once again, the GEO family hope you had fun in the activities.

Keep on supporting GEO and hope to see you in the future…

By: Abigail Go, GEO Blog Editor