Jo Se-hee’s novel “The Small Ball Launched by the Slingshot” can be introduced as a significant work in the history of Korean literature. It is frequently mentioned in textbooks, and readers often encounter it when exploring literature. Personally, I believe I have come across this book at least three times. I encountered it in high school or earlier, naturally coming ...
As I entered the second semester of my senior year in college, there was something unavoidable – the pressure of “employment.” Eventually, facing graduation, I ended up submitting job applications to various companies. Whether it was because my major was in humanities rather than business, or the job market conditions were unfavorable, or my skills were lacking, I received more ...
As I approached the second semester of my senior year in college, there was an inevitable pressure – the impending reality of “employment.” Eventually, as graduation loomed, I found myself submitting job applications to various companies. Whether it was due to my major not being in business, the challenging job market, or my own skills being lacking, I received more ...
During the last semester before graduation, I had the opportunity to explore various works by different authors through a course called “Understanding Ecological Literature” at Sungkyunkwan University’s Department of English Literature. While I wished to read all the books in their original language, time constraints due to both coursework and job preparation led me to frequently rely on translated versions. ...
Originally, the term “specs (Spec)” was. used for objects rather than people. It is. an abbreviation for “Specification,” referring to a detailed technical description of an object or product. The concept of “specs” related to individuals gained popularity, and it became a common term in the job market atmosphere of the early 2010s. “The prevalent use of the term ‘specs’ ...
The original title of the book written by Mark Haddon is “The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time.” Although it is written in English, the book is not too thick, and most of the words used are commonly encountered, making it a light and enjoyable read. I came across this book during my time as a student in ...
Henry David Thoreau’s book “Walden,” written by the author Henry David Thoreau, is considered a must-read and is often listed as essential reading, especially for college students. Personally, I first encountered this book during my college years. There was a course at Sungkyunkwan University’s Department of English Literature called “Understanding Ecological Literature,” and it was through that course that I ...
After encountering books like ‘Lift Off,’ chronicling the saga of SpaceX, and ‘Elon Musk: Architect of the Future,’ exploring Elon Musk’s life, my interest in Silicon Valley has naturally increased. Spending a considerable amount of time reading books as I welcome the end of 2023 and the beginning of 2024, I felt a renewed sense of excitement after delving into ...
Since there is no Disneyland in Korea, I personally have never worked at Disneyland. However, I have heard stories from people who have worked at Disneyland. Despite being a place where most people work part-time, Disneyland is known for being enjoyable to work at. Working at the world’s top amusement park may seem natural, but it makes me wonder if ...
“We are all living in the sand.” This is the thought that comes to mind after reading this book. Normally, we don’t think much about “sand” in our daily lives. Or perhaps, it’s not easy to think about the seemingly trivial “sand” while caught up in the hustle and bustle of modern society. However, after reading this book, one might ...
The novel “Almost Transparent Blue” is classified as “Restricted for those under 19.” It’s intriguing to note that, unlike more widely-read novels, this one is deemed inappropriate for readers under 19. The title of the novel, “Almost Transparent Blue,” is familiar even to those who haven’t read the book. It seems to be a well-known work, at least by its ...
Ernest Hemingway is a renowned writer known for employing the “hard-boiled” style. Hard-boiled writing is characterized by its concise, emotionless, and detached approach, eliminating subjectivity and expressing ideas objectively, bluntly, and simply. This hard-boiled style is also praised in the creative theory of Stephen King, a globally acclaimed best-selling author, in his work “On Writing.” King, who has produced various ...