First Impressions, Last!

The ladies from Class 1-3 welcomes you to Michel Food!

Kim Hee Rim (Nursing)

When I came in CUK first, I was impressed by Michel Food. At that cafeteria, we can make choices between course A or B. Sometimes, it is difficult for me to choose one. The taste of Michel Food is not wonderful, but the soup is always a success.

The wide eating place is pleasant. I also like the ceiling that is well-designed so that we can see the upper floor.

Course A? Or Course B? What do you think guys?

Han Soo Jeong (Human Ecology)

When I came here, I was a little nervous because it was the first time for me to come here. At first, I went to the dormitory. One of my first impressions of the dormitory was that the room is cleaner than I thought. A foreigner said “Hello” to me, so I was overwhelmed. That was Katherine. Then I went commons to have lunch with my family. It was terrible meal and I was sad about the fact I have to eat the same meal for 2 weeks.

The next day was Monday. There was an orientation for GEO about many things like warning cards, programs, rules and clubs. I was partly nervous and partly excited. In the afternoon, there was Professor Irving’s class. My first impression of Professor Irving was that he talks to us like talking an animation to children. Also, he wore a cute tie. So he relieved my extreme tension. In class, I met many friends and we talked about each other, like our majors, hometown, hobbies and so on. Actually, there was an awkward silence. Generally, my first impression about this school was great with good people. Because of my team mates, roommates, professor, and TA’s I’m adapting to new situations here.

Kim Tae Heon (Nursing)

My first impression about the dormitory is good. Because it has bunk beds, a refrigerator, table, chair... as time goes on it turns dry from the heat. So I had dreamed a terrible dream (nightmare).

My roommates Jin Woo and Weon Gun are very kind.

My first impression about the food is horrible because it has only three dishes. And it is still horrible. T_T

Bunk Beds!!!

Lee Sun Young (Management)

My first impression of the dormitory is very good because my new friends are kind and fun. Also, the dormitory food is better than my high school food so I think the dormitory food is delicious. Finally, classes and clubs and activities are fun! So I’m excited about the GEO program.

Park Jin Hum (Special Education)

When I first entered Catholic University, I thought that university appearance is good but the map is so complex so I lost my way.

Michel food menu appearance is fantastic however the taste is bad.

People in Catholic University are kind, but I’m afraid of foreigners a little because I’m not good at English.

Contrary to my expectations, dormitory room is so good. I love it.

Outside view of the CUK Dormitory

Song Jun Young (Management)

My first impression about Catholic University is that it is the place where only Christians attend school.

Dormitory is good except it has a narrow pathway.

My club is sports club, the club is exciting but the equipments are insufficient.

For the first time I visit Global Lounge, I felt very nervous because I’m not good in speaking English

When my roommate took me to Michel Food, I expected the food tastes bad so I’m on a diet now.

Having a serious game in Global Lounge...

Choi Chang Hwan (Economics)

All the rooms look so clean, but the rooms are too small for a comfortable life. There’s no light on each person’s desk. So I can’t read anything at midnight because my room-mate wants to sleep.

I think all professors & FTA have amazing ears which can translate my poor English. GEO makes us be kind & shy at first because we have to speak in English but it is more comfortable now.

I’m very nervous about the warning card rules because we usually speak Korean automatically and I can’t do well in conversation by only speaking English.

Welcome to Chang Hwan's Room!

Lee Dong Jun (Psychology)

My roommates Mario and Marnel are good guys. They are very kind and friendly, and my Korean roommate, Su Wan, is a good guy too.

The food is not bad.

Almost all buildings are old, but good.

People in CUK are kind and gentle.

The Classes are interesting especially, Irving’s class is very good!

I’m satisfied with CUK and the GEO program.

Kim Jong Gun (Life Science)

The Catholic University campus is so small but, the dormitory is very nice. First, my roommates are kind to me. They help me all the time. Second, the dormitory is very comfortable. Double-deck (bunk) beds and the bathroom are both very nice. The hallway is quiet and clean.

Well, the cafeteria has a great size but, the food taste is not my type.

The Catholic University GEO camp’s merit is the especially wonderful teachers & TAs.

Our GEO teacher is very kind to me and to the rest of my class.

My first feeling is unfamiliar, but gradually I became comfortable.

Class 1-3 with Prof. Irving and TA Januel

Shin Jong Hyun (Social Science)

My first impression of the GEO program is very good. Because the dormitory room is very clean, my roommates are very funny and kind. We are all freshmen. The Professors and TAs are kind. But I have just one problem...and this is we have to speak only English. It's so tiresome! However it is a new experience.

My team is India. My teammates are very cheerful and passionate. I like my team and teammates very much. My class level is 1-3 and I want to raise my English ability with my class.

By: Class 1-3 (Prof. Irving and TA Januel)

Oh my Michel!

If you go inside 4th floor dormitory, the first thing you can see is the big survey board by Michel Cafeteria. This is to gather the students’ opinion about Korean soup they serve. It looks like students just hate Korean soup, but in fact it is more complicated than that.




As we all know, Michel’s food have two different courses, course A and B. This is the only option the students have. If you don’t like course A, then you can still choose course B. But despite of this, students are still dissatisfied. This means the problem is not just with the Korean soup. In fact, the main complain is the taste.


Michel food’s price is 2,500 won so it is not so expensive. But before Michel Cafeteria, we already have school cafeteria. They have the same price but the old school cafeteria was more delicious. And with the same price, students can also go to other places outside university.

If the food taste bad, then don’t eat it. But dormitory students have no choice. When they registered to dorm, they were required to pay for 40 meals. If they will not eat in Michel cafeteria, then they just wasted their money. So it’s very strange that even if the students are complaining, they still eat in that place.

Even if we say that students are satisfied with the Michel cafeteria, requiring them to pay and eat there is like taking away their freedom to spend their money where they want to spend it. So what more if they are dissatisfied?? By listening and accepting students’ opinion, Michel Cafeteria should improve the quality of their foods or may find other ways to make students satisfied.


By: Young Woo and Jeong Hyun (class 3-1)

The First Week of GEO 6

During the first week of GEO 6, each class were assigned to pick a representative to pass articles to show the world on what they've been doing inside their classes and giving a little piece of their minds. ^_^

For starters, here's a little glimpse of how they find GEO and every thing or person that's connected with it...

"Life in GEO"

O.B.F.
"Of the students, By the students, For the students". That's the motto of Global Lounge. This place exists for the students and if you go there, you can enjoy so many activities.

The portal to Global Lounge

For example, there is a café and board games. You can also watch a movie or talk freely with your friends. But…you can ONLY USE ENGLISH!!! It’s a rule. It’s “the” law there.

Students ordering drinks at the English Cafe (O.B.F.)

Our first impression of Global Lounge was that the facilities were clean and nice; and the Oreo Shakes were so delicious. The staff in O.B.F. is comprised of CUK students and they are called “OBF masters”.

So if you want to use English and if you want to enjoy the activities, just go there! It will exactly make you feel like you’re in paradise!

Students enjoying their orders

Professor Irving
Our homeroom professor is Irving. We really love Irving. He is like our father.

His hobby is eating chocolate and with this, we’ve decided to name our class ‘Irving’s Chocolate Bank’. Why? Because if we try to get something, we will get a lot, but if we do nothing we can get nothing.

He has many expectations from our class and it always succeeds to energize us. Sometimes, Irving’s questions are very difficult. But after thinking about the questions, we later on come up with answer.

With Professor Irving and TA Januel

Professor David

David is very comfortable like our uncle. He incites us to talk more and loud. His activities are very interesting especially in the activity where we had to pick out partners. One person had to pretend that he’s blind as his/her partner leads him/her to avoid some paper cups as we go along the activity. Every one of us was given the chance to experience how it feels like to be blind.

At that time, we listened only to our partner’s voice carefully. That is why, after that game, we became close to each other.

Michel Food

Every GEO student should have Michel food...

This morning we went to Michel Food for breakfast. The menu was ham, rice, kim-chi and soybean curd. It was delicious!

During meals, we must speak English because we don’t want to get a yellow card. At first we were not accustomed to such rule. However, as time goes by, we became more and more accustomed to it.

The menu in Michel food doesn’t contain M.S.G. and we think the amount of salt on the food is very small. So our body is very healthy but we want to have more side dishes! For us, the protein content in the food is lacking which is why we still feel hungry even after we eat.

Dormitory

The dormitory that we stay in also consists of various facilities that we could freely use. These include the following:

1.) Dorm Room: Our room is large enough to live comfortably. We have big desks and book stands. Next to the desks are comfortable beds. They’re so comfortable that it makes waking up early in the morning so hard!

2.) Students’ Lounge: In dormitory, all floors have place to socialize. There, we can rest, drink soda, and do other things. The biggest lounge is on the 4^th floor. It includes computers and one huge TV! So we can enjoy watching TV shows and do our assignments or any other personal tasks.

3.) Laundry room: All floors have a laundry room. There are washing machines and drying machines that only cost 500 won to use their services.

4.) Security guard: In front entrance of the dorm, there are security guards. He is ‘the cream of the crop’ in our dormitory because without him, we cannot live safely inside the CUK dorm. We are always thankful for them!

*Written and photos taken by Class 4-1