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“I want an identity of my own, but I am afraid. I am not confident that I will be able to make it.” These were the words of a girl whom I had met during a trip last week. When I consider these words deeply, a question comes to my mind; “What do you even mean by making it in the world?” If it really is the embodiment of your passion, then why are so many disappointed? Her vo
International
Manisha International Reporter
2015.06.03 20:29
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Innovation and entrepreneurship are undoubtedly the hot-shot words of the decade with innumerous startups changing the face of our markets today. At a point where our IT infrastructure and technology is touching the heights of success we are always tempted to ask, “What next?”We are living in an age where education is accessible to most of our generation, but there will soon come a tim
International
Manisha International Reporter
2015.06.03 18:10
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Yet another fall semester is right here, and the campus is bubbling with activity because of the influx of a fresh batch of students. For most of the International students, who lay their feet in the land of Morning calm for the first time, Korean culture and tradition becomes one of the most mystical things which surely cannot be missed. Integrating successfully in any society needs an immense se
International
Manisha International Reporter
2015.01.17 23:58
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With each passing year, KAIST has been striving to become a global village, where science and technology would go hand in hand with international understanding. As international students have been performing very well, the KAIST International Admissions Team has been working consistently every year to promote KAIST around the world. In January 2014, the admissions team travelled around Africa and
Culture
Manisha
2014.06.15 16:08
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Every passing semester has seen increasing internationalization of our campus, and it requires a lot of steps to be taken to see that the interests of international students are met. A huge part of this is helping international students to adapt to Korean life and culture. KAIplus is a nonprofit voluntary organization in KAIST contributing to this very purpose. The KAIST Herald met with the president of KAIplus, Doctor Young Hee Lee, to discuss the organization’s objectives and future plans.
Culture
Manisha
2014.05.28 21:44
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The life of a student pursuing his undergraduate degree at KAIST is quite packed with classes that somehow initiate more of theoretical learning than a practical one. Many of the major courses are quite rigorous and focus on making students learn as much as possible from the textbook. Should I call it our ignorance or a “don’t care” attitude that we have not been able to realize how this system has restricted our approach and thinking?
Culture
Manisha
2014.04.20 00:55
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Imagine yourself standing in the queue for hours together just to get humble toilet paper or everyday food requirements, and even after the long wait you find nothing but vacant shelves. You are walking on the street, but you have no idea what could happen to you the next minute, owing to the bubbling crime rate. You stand protesting, sometimes peacefully, against the government which has failed to respond to the immediate needs of the public, only to be a victim of tear gas and aggression from pro-government forces. This is the present condition in Venezuela, with death toll rising above the bar every single day.
Column
Manisha
2014.03.28 15:34
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“Entrepreneurship” and “innovation” are perhaps the two most popular words of the decade. At this juncture, society is trying to move on to competitive yet sustainable models. Ideas have changed the world in a way like never before. BizWorld at KAIST is bound to provide an opportunity to tweak one’s thinking when faced with real life challenges in the field of global business.
News
Manisha
2014.03.28 15:23
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On November 11, the International Relations Team conducted a distinguished lecture series by speakers from University of Illinois Urbana Champaign (UIUC) Doctor Robert A. Easter, Doctor Lawrence B. Schook, and Doctor Andreas C. Cangellaris in the Matrix Hall of the KAIST Institute (KI) Building (E4). UIUC is one of the world’s greatest centers of education and research discovery, and has an annual operating budget of more than five billion United States dollars. Doctor Foster, who is currently the president of UIUC, highlighted the critical role of higher education as well as the importance of staying connected and relevant in the marketplace. He also focused on the myriad of partnerships among the three campuses of UIUC and universities in South Korea.
News
Manisha
2013.12.28 16:35
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A lot has been said over the years about Abraham Lincoln’s statement, “[..] a government of the people, for the people, and by the people.” One needs to only look around briefly to see the fallacy of this statement.
Column
Manisha
2013.12.28 16:07
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We often hear that women are doing exceptionally well in every single field, making a difference in the society. But do any of us care to think further and analyze whether this is actually true? Let us get out of this sea of optimism for a minute and check on the world’s facts and figures about the utterly depressing condition of women in places all over the globe. These definitely do not create even a fleeting picture of what we imagined.
Column
Manisha
2013.11.19 20:32
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Midterm exams ended just a week ago, but it seems like final exams are here already. After a poor performance on the midterms, people like myself are all geared up to give their best for the finals. I promise to myself, “I will study diligently every single day and try to cover all that was taught in class.” But on most of the days, I fall behind my expectations.
Column
Manisha
2013.11.19 20:19
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It was indeed the days of the old past when students were reluctant to come and pursue their studies in the rich and dynamic society of Korea. But now, the winds of change have taken hold, and KAIST in itself has become a multicultural global village, a harbinger of cultural acceptance, tolerance, and vivid appreciation. By joining hands with universities and educational organizations worldwide, the International Relations Team (IRT) has been able to attract a huge international student body that come as exchange and full time students to KAIST every semester. They not only experience innovative learning in their academic fields, but also learn about the rich and appealing heritage of Korea.
Column
Manisha
2013.11.05 02:05