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As I entered the second semester of my senior year in college, the topic of “employment” naturally caught my attention. With graduation looming, I felt it would be beneficial to gather as much information as possible about the world of “employment.” “Struggles of International Organization Internship” While browsing books at the library, a title caught my eye: “International Organization Internship.” ...

I once had the opportunity to meet author Park I-cheol, who always writes the phrase, “Happiness is always a choice.” I even received one of his books as a gift. Park I-cheol gained attention for his books containing positive psychology, particularly for the work titled “The Little Prince Who Became a Janitor,” which elevated him among prominent authors. “Season 1: ...

As I approached my graduation from university and began preparing for employment, various thoughts crossed my mind. Since I had focused mainly on my studies during that time, I didn’t have much knowledge about the world of “employment.” To fill this lack of information, I turned to books available at the library, delving into the subject. Through books, I could ...

Lately, there has been a sudden surge in interest in U.S. immigration. Perhaps it’s because I recently read a book about “SpaceX” and delved into a book about “Elon Musk,” and while exploring Dr. Kim Jae-woo’s book “Time in Silicon Valley,” I naturally began to think that it might be good to work with the best talents in the United ...

Recently, there has been a sudden surge in interest in immigrating to the United States. Perhaps influenced by reading books on “SpaceX” and “Elon Musk,” as well as encountering Dr. Kim Jae-woo’s book “Time in Silicon Valley,” the idea of working alongside top talents in the United States naturally crossed my mind. As a result, my curiosity about life in ...

When reading books written by Buddhist monks, there is often a sense of lightness that comes over the reader, as if the heavy heart has been lifted. It might be because the books authored by those leading a contemplative and simple life convey messages that are more concise, mindful of whitespace, and bring a sense of lightness compared to books ...

Robert Burton, the author in question, is a Renaissance-era writer who lived approximately 400-500 years ago. Given this historical context, it’s quite rare to encounter the works of such an author in the present day. “Renaissance-era Writer, Robert Burton” Robert Burton lived from 1577 to 1640, placing him 13 years after the renowned playwright Shakespeare, but he outlived Shakespeare by ...

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’ ...