As per the growing number of international students flocking through the gates of KAIST, the International Scholar and Student Services (ISSS) has ventured on a new program to enhance the link of students and alumni coming from similar backgrounds. The program was launched to foster social and academic cooperation and bring together students from the same corners of the globe. In hopes to create a

The upcoming concert list for the 2014-2015 winter break makes this vacation a highly anticipated one for music fans. However, there are still obstacles ahead before we can enjoy these concerts to the fullest. To start off, there’s the problem of ticket reservation. Much like at 12:30 p.m. on course registration day here in KAIST, many concerts release their tickets at a specific time and date. Th

In recent years, more and more musicians from around the world have set foot upon Korea to perform their splendid musical talents. A mere month ago, Michael Bolton performed live in Seoul on November 21 and 22, and a few days later, Jason Mraz toured around Korea performing his hit songs such as “Lucky” and “I’m Yours”. Even if you missed out on what probably would have been literally “music to my

Unlike the more esoteric genres of music - classical, jazz, or heavy metal - pop is easy to listen to. There is relatively less background knowledge required to appreciate it. Not only that, we can easily relate to the lyrics and social networking services have made it even easier to worship singers who have become cult leaders. It would be weirder if pop was not popular. So why not get into the f

The Korean independent music genre has witnessed exponential growth during the past two decades. It started from the basements and garages of Hongdae area (an entertainment near Hongik University) gradually expanded its fanbase among younger generation of Koreans. Crying Nut and Deli Spice were among the first bands to gain mainstream recognition in Korean pop culture. Its music dominates the char

As a long-time student at our university, I find myself accustomed to hearing a number of issues and concerns voiced time and again on our campus, almost as if it were part of an obscure KAIST tradition. I will refrain from a detailed listing of the oft-raised agenda, but safe to say that the discord between Korean and international students features prominently on it. Recently, I had a great oppo

I have a regret in my life. It's something that became a part of my personality for many years and have only just recently took steps to correct it. I regret the fact that I'm scared of talking. It baffled me why I didn't take the time earlier to think about why I am like this and didn't do anything about it.Thinking back, there were two major factors, my upbringing and my history of screw ups

Last Thursday, December 4, the KAIST international community together celebrated the 2014 year-end Party in the cozy and festive atmosphere of the Auditorium (E15). With just less than a month before the official end of the Fall Semester, the party was a great chance for all colleagues, friends and families to gather and share the great memories of 2014 in retrospect. The KAIST Herald met up with

After investing 40 minutes and 1,050 KRW, I arrived at Eunhaeng-dong. At once, I realized that Eunhaeng-dong is worth visiting. The weather was dreary at the time, yet people seemed to be enjoying themselves in this brightly lit part of the city. For them, the pouring rain and the ominously dark sky did not matter at all. They were enjoying shopping, eating gourmet food, and simply enjoying the pr

The area around City Hall station is a residential and commercial district comprised mainly of offices, government complexes, and apartment buildings. The commercial area of City Hall station is located between the Daejeon City Hall and Clover Apartments. This area spans two city blocks and is composed mostly of mid to high-rise buildings that house residential floors, cafes, restaurants, and shop

Ask anyone from Daejeon the question, “Where in your hometown would you recommend a fun night out?” I would bet that nine out of ten people would probably say something along the lines of, “There is nowhere to go to in Daejeon.” And while Daejeon is home to a number of tourist spots, not too many come to mind when trying to recommend one to an outsider, but there is this on

Due to the difficulty of accessing public transportation in the KAIST campus, students have been constrained from visiting other districts of Daejeon and were limited to the Eoeun-dong and the Gung-dong area for leisure and entertainment. However, this March, the new KAIST shuttle connecting the school with Wolpyeong station and the Dunsan District was introduced to address the demands for transpo

“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

There is almost nothing in life that I can possibly have a stronger aversion for than inefficiency. It is incredibly difficult for me at any point of the day to refrain from thinking about something I can do with my time. Let it be waiting for a friend or standing at the bus stop; I would always end up “saving time” by either doing my homework or reading a textbook off my smartphone.I

It is the month of November. Winter is coming to KAIST and this year the cold has come surprisingly early. The sudden drop in temperature will make you want to stay in your rooms as you bundle up in layers and drink something nice and hot. If you do ever have to go outside, you may enjoy the rare moments of silence that comes along with the winter season, but not this semester. Instead, the air ma

On October 10, Gilhwa Kang from the Saenuri Party set forth three different initiatives regarding the amendment of the following legislations: the Framework Act of Science and Technology (Law 12673, FAST) (unofficial Romanization, UR), the Act of Technology Transfer (Law 12284, ATT, UR), and the Act of Public Institution Operation (Law 12673, APIO, UR). The main purpose of all the bills put forth

From hunter-gatherers of the Neolithic Era to university students of the modern age, drinking alcohol has been (and still is) an integral part of adult life. Whether it is used in social gatherings as an icebreaker, or used to indulge oneself with the euphoria one gets upon its consumption, alcohol is enjoyed by people all over the world. Naturally, there is a drinking culture unique to each part

Homer Simpson once toasted, “To alcohol! The cause of … and solution to … all of life’s problems.” He may not be the brightest animation character around, yet his simple but elegant toast shines. Indeed, the intake of alcohol offers both solutions and problems to our lives. While we would love to go on about how alcohol is such a great beverage, we will play the dev

Internationally, the United Nations Climate Summit convened recently in New York, on September 23. Attendees included world leaders, celebrities, businesses, and activists who expressed their devotion to the cause and declared visions and plans to curb emissions. Many leaders advocated a timeline in which greenhouse gas emissions would reach a peak before 2020, then decline to a level of climate n

With another fall semester well underway, the 2014 International Sports Festival also is just around the corner. Having become a much-anticipated event among the KAIST community, this year’s event is expected to continue its traditions of promoting a healthy and active college lifestyle. This year’s festival is scheduled to take place from November 7 - 9, with a total of seven sports events: athle