[Student Reporters] Admitted HAFS Students Leave the Dormitory

Sun Min Park <12th, Hankuk Academy of Foreign Studies>

"Susi" admission which is equivalent to Early Action admission in the United States has been busying many students. Its first admission cycle which generally does not require the Korean SAT score is almost over for most of the universities.

Some HAFS students have been admitted to universities like Korea University and Yonsei University during this cycle. Therefore they do not have any reason to take the Korean SAT anymore. For such students HAFS offers an opportunity to get out of school and participate in programs for personal experiences. These students are permitted to move out of the dormitory and stay at home until the final exams begin.

Some of the admitted students plan to visit foreign countries like China and Japan especially those with families living abroad. Others plan to take internships at such institutions as hospitals and law firms. Some plan to intensively learn foreign languages at institutions outside of school.

This opportunity allowed for admitted students is very special because normally the maximum number of days per year allowed for one student to gain personal experience outside of school is seven. On the other hand it is limitless for those already admitted to universities and students are only required to return to school for final examinations. These students can learn useful knowledge outside of school at such a time. Also moving out of the dormitory saves money for many students. Thus an admission may mean more than just an admission for many at HAFS.