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Global Horizons The News Magazine for Linton Global College

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Volume 8 Issue 2 Reporters

LGC Bicycle Club: Team E.T.

Chloe Nam Sheena Kim Grace Shin Jake Joo Hannah Jung Mia Lee

By Chloe Nam

Do you know what Team E.T is? If you don’t, this is a good chance to know about who they are. E.T stands for Earth Trav-

elers, and it is a new LGC club whose main activity is riding bicycles. According to Hannah, the president of the club, there will be interpersonal communication programs to improve their relationships as well as academic abilities. The amazing thing is that we only need a bicycle to be a member of Team E.T! Basically, Team E.T has three main dishes to provide members: riding bicycles, improving English skill, and various group activities such as volun-

teer work, extreme camp, and so forth. And because it is the first rule to ride a bicycle on campus at least three times a week, you will be able to see some LGC students riding on campus with big happy smiles. Moreover, they have a weekly meeting, in which they communicate in English and discuss about monthly activities. Through the in-depth discussions on various issues, it will help members improve their English speaking abilities. Since Team E.T is a new club, they had their first monthly activity, and they will come up with more interesting and exciting activities every month. The first monthly activity was a trip to Temi Park where cherry blossoms were at their best on April 9th, 2011. The total participants were ten.

They enjoyed their ride along the beautiful streets, and it was indeed a successful first monthly activity. They are also planning to go to “Trick Art Exhibition” as a monthly special event on May 5, Children’s day. Trick art is not just a twodimensional painting. It creates an illusion

Editors Esther Jo Aaron Kim Kate Ku

Designers Melissa Park Joseph Yoo Moses

Advisors Kevin Kester Todd Terhune

In This Issue ▪LGC Bicycle Club: 1 Team E.T.

that depicts objects as if they really exist. Another amazing part of this club is that students other than the members can freely participate in a monthly activity if they are interested. So, if you are interested in “Trick Art Exhibition”, even if you are not a member, you only need a bicycle to join! All of the events Team E.T provides will remain long in your memory. You can count on it!

▪A New Teacher in LGC: Dr. Eric Gilder

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▪Special Summer Vacation for You and Your Friends

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▪LGC Graduate Gives Advice

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▪An interview with Solji

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6 ▪Book and Restaurant Reviews

▪Sandy Park Interview and Movie review

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A New Teacher in LGC: Dr Eric Gilder By Sheena Kim Texan by life circumstances, but I did venture to Ohio in 1985 to pursue a Ph.D. degree.

With the sound of birds and smell of pink blossoms in the air, we all know that spring is here. Along with the new green growth, this spring of 2011 LGC also grew its faculty, with the welcoming of a new American professor, Dr. Eric Gilder, who will make a big change in the quality and scope of the Commutation and Culture curriculum. Possessing an amazing profile and background, Dr. Gilder has served since 2000 as a University Professor and “C. Peter Magrath” Fellow of International Academic Interaction at the “Lucian Blaga” University of Sibiu in Romania in the Department of British and American Studies within the Faculty of Letters and Arts there. He has over twenty-five years of professional academic experience over four Continents; serving not only as a teacher, but also as a researcher and higher education policy expert. Global Horizons recently interviewed professor Gilder to find out yet more about him. GH: Can you tell us about your career path? Professor Gilder: Life is a series of door openings and closings. When I was a doctoral student in Ohio in the late 1980s, I had no idea I would be sitting here talking to you decades later! Yet, I had always dreamed of traveling and living abroad at some point even from a young age, my appetite being whetted by the sounds I heard over the shortwave radio from places far away from the late-1960s onwards. Hence during my school years, I read all about the world beyond my borders, meditating upon the maps often shown to us from the classroom walls. Yet, I seemed destined to remain a grounded

During the final stages of my study, I interviewed at a number of places for the standard “tenure-track” academic post, but the job market was very challenging. Finally, in 1992 I was approached by the “Civic Education Project” of the Soros Foundation to go and teach social science courses and aid with curricula reform in the higher education sector in Romania. Travelling there in September of 1992 was my first trip abroad, yet I served with this program for two years, facing many personal and professional challenges along the way. After all, I said to myself, “I had nothing to lose” by so doing. It was a “steep climb” for me to undertake but if had not gone and tried the call, I would have regretted it, because it was an amazing learning experience. (Indeed, I ended up expanding upon this work’s foundation until now.) One summer (in 1997), while home on vacation, I discovered that Kyonggi University was looking for American professors for a program envisioned to be similar to the Linton Global College, so I applied and got accepted there for the March 1998 term. I served there until March, 2000, returning to Romania to see what God would provide. By this point, I had been approached by the Mission Office of the Episcopal Church USA to serve in Liberia for Cuttington University (an American-style liberal arts college established in 1889, yet badly effected by civil war there since 1990) in both teaching and development roles, yet the ongoing warfare then (in the year 2000) made an unexpected offer to teach and research at the “Lucian Blaga” University in Sibiu (Romania) more promising as a “base of operations” for my mission work in Liberia for the next nine years (until 2009). The time over the next ten years was well-spent, for during this period I was able to expand my research and policy reach to encompass many diverse academic venues and physical places, including (most recently) Afghanistan, where I served for the UN mission as an expert policy adviser to the Ministry of Higher Education there on curricula reform. GH: Do you think students with a Communication and Culture major can change the world?

Professor Gilder: I guess I thought I could~ the answer is yes! I think that any student here can do that given the right conditions, as long as he or she is open to possibilities and open to learning. Being sensitive to the environment is of vital importance if you seek this august goal, however. Sometimes people have fixed agendas like planning everything in life from a very young age, and, if they are successful in achieving that demanding (but limited) task, risk being left to ask about ignored life options at the end of their days. Therefore, doing the “unexpected” thing can lead to rich, if intangible, rewards. There is a famous poem by Robert Frost, “The Road Not Taken” whose implied author asks, “Which way shall I go in life?” He ends up taking “the one less travelled by and that has made all the difference.” In short, he took the great risk of NOT doing what others do, and (despite the great difficulties doubtlessly encountered thereby) made a great difference both for his future and that of the world beyond. I think this challenging, hopeful path of life undertaken in faith can be the choice of any LGC student. GH: What do you think are the most common mistakes that students make? Professor Gilder: I think the main problems that students have are making grammar mistakes and leaving out definite articles in their sentences, along with displaying shortcomings in idiomatic expressions and overall vocabulary use. But the important thing is to keep writing and speaking, even in the face of making mistakes. This is because it is only by so doing that one can learn. It is “okay” to be wrong sometimes, even about “important” things, if it is done in the noble spirit of humility. You can’t be right all the time and no human can do everything perfectly.

Life is something that everyone should try at least once. - Henry J. Tillman

Global Horizons Page 3 GH: What is your best teaching dents basically take up the ideas provided and “run with them” with me simexperience? ply guiding them to go into profitable Professor Gilder: When teaching directions. goes well and when light bulbs “go off” over the students’ heads, or when their GH: Any advice for LGC students eyes twinkle, it gives me great pleasure; I leave class feeling wonderful and Professor Gilder: I want to tell the thinking that this is the best possible students to keep up with their educaway to make a living. But the days come tional assignments, participate in the life when no one is speaking in class, or of the College (both in and out of classes), reading their assignments. Then it feels and talk to us (your teachers) because all like a hard, thankless job! The best the professors are here to encourage classes I have had were where the stu- your overall growth as young men and

women (as well as fostering your success in their particular courses). In conclusion, take full advantage of the great opportunities that you have here to learn and enjoy yourselves, because not many people in the world have ones like them. GH: Thank you Professor Gilder for your time. Professor Gilder: Thank you for introducing me to the LGC community!

Special Summer Vacation for You and Your Friends By Mia Lee If you don’t find any interest in walking along the beach or swimming in the swimming pool anymore, you will be interested in this article. The weather’s getting warmer and the summer is fast approaching. And when people hear the word “summer,” the first thing that comes to mind is perhaps, “summer vacation.” Here are some suggestions for people who want to have a more memorable and exciting summer vacation with their family and friends.

Activity 2 – Water Sports Water sports can never be separated from summer. There are various exciting water sports; water ski, banana boat, motor boat, and so on.

Activity 1 – Bungee Jumping The most famous and highest Bungee Jumping site in Korea is located in Kyungki-do Kapyung, It is 55 meters high and you may have seen it on many famous Korean TV shows.

Activity 3 – ATV If you are not afraid of speed and want to enjoy beautiful scenery, this activity will fit you perfectly. There are half an hour courses including riding on low hills.

Activity 4 – Survival Games The last activity is the survival game. If you enjoy the thrill of shooting or being shot at by your friends with a paint gun, then you’ll love this activity. This activity will be more fun when you play with a group of people who are close to you. For more information, Go to http://www.ktopland.co.kr/ or Call 1688-4711 / 010-2633-9208

A lifetime of training for just ten seconds. - Jesse Owens Read more: http://www.brainyquote.com/quotes/topics/ topic_sports.html#ixzz1MR81Oxh4


Successful LGC Graduate Gives Advice to Students By Grace Shin

Recent LGC graduate Tyler Chon is in a unique position to help future graduates make their dreams come true. Tyler works at the Hannam University Center for International Relations (C.I.R.). He has many responsibilities for the university, including helping students get international experiences to help their future. Global Horizons had the opportunity to meet with him about his perspectives on the past, present, and future of LGC. Q1. Could you tell us a little bit about yourself, where you're from, and why you chose to join LGC? My name is Youngtae Chon, that is my original name, but in LGC I was known as Tyler or Hyunseok Chon. I have two Korean names and one English name. I joined LGC in 2006 as a transfer student. I chose LGC due to the English Only Policy (EOP). I liked the policy. I wanted to learn many things in English. I wanted to do more than only learn the English language, so I thought lectures and content in my major were helpful. I thought I would be someone who works internationally or who would use English at my work place. So I chose LGC, and it was one of the best choices of my entire life.

LGC students should try to find out what they really want to do. Most importantly, they should study trends that are happening in the world. If they find something that they want to do, they should study it. If they combine those things that they want to study with their major, it will make them more interested in studying. Actually, In terms of academics, I wasn’t a good student, but I was trying to follow all the classes without failure. I focused on understanding what I learned from the professors. I was not focused only on getting good scores. This might sound like an excuse, but I didn’t believe that the GPA would affect my future and my life. In my opinion after graduation, I found that that attitude was half right and half wrong. Some people feel that the GPA is very important to hire a person and measure their credentials. However, some people think that experiences and activities are more important than GPA while studying at a university. I was a student who wanted to experience many things and see diverse things to break up my narrow thought. Some social things are still difficult for me. However, I improved during my university years. I was always trying to know everyone at LGC at that time. Even though it was almost impossible for me to be friendly with all students, I said hello to everyone. If you do that, you will get more opportunities to have lots of friends who will support you than others who are less social. Q3. Imagine that you are a freshman LGC student again. What would you do differently this time?

I would do everything that I could. I would study every day and night, and I would enjoy my social life. I would hang out with most LGC students. I Q2. What advice would you give to would go to travel by myself or with current students about academic and someone. I do not regret my campus social life in LGC? life that I had, but if I could go back

to that moment, I would definitely try the things that I didn’t do because of my laziness and excuses. I would do what my mind wanted to do. I would try to follow the voice from inside of me without hesitation. Q4. What is the one moment at LGC that remains the most special to you? Where were you, who where you with, and what happened? I have it. It wasn’t that great memory to remember, but it was something important for me. It is too personal so I guess I should leave it a secret. I would say every single day was precious and special. Q5. Finally, what advice would you give professors to help current students?

The worst loneliness is not to be comfortable with yourself. - Mark Twain

I’m not a person who can give advice to the professors, but I just hope that the professors and students of LGC believe that LGC can be one of the most well-known colleges in the world. It may sound absurd at this time, and it may not ever happen, but I wish all people within LGC believe in that goal. Although no one can guarantee if that will ever happen. No one knows the future. Maybe some day, LGC will become a college that can be compared to the top ten universities of the world.


An Interview with Solji, A New LGC Assistant By Hannah Jung

This semester we have several new staff at LGC. This month Global Horizons had a great opportunity to interview Solji, a wonderful hard-working staff member of LGC. She works at the pink building with Ella. We asked Solji about her feelings toward LGC and her future plans here. Solji received her B.A degree in Journalism and Mass Communication at the University of Oklahoma, USA.

College life gives you freedom but requires responsibility at the same time. In other words, you can do whatever you prefer but you should be responsible for what you choose to do. So, please be wise when you make a decision. Since you are still students, put studying on top of your list and then consider which extracurricular activities will meet your interest and need. Steady gains in academic performance with active participation in an appropriate number of useful activities will help you prepare greatly for your future career. G.H.: What do you think about studying abroad? In your opinion what advantages and disadvantages did it have for you to study in Oklahoma, USA?

Studying abroad is a great way to challenge you. You will be placed in a totally new environment, so it’s up to you whether you can overcome the fear and grow or not. While I was in America, I tried my best to take Hello, GH readers! My name is Solji advantages of studying abroad. First, Kim and I’m a new administrative staff I learned English and technical member at LGC. Let me introduce knowledge at the same time. Second, myself. I grew up in Daejeon until I I experienced various cultures and went to the U.S. for my undergraduate met people from various backstudies. I majored in Broadcast and grounds. This kind of experience Electronic Media with a minor in Japa- really helped me broaden my horinese. After graduation, I came back to zons. However, I had to deal with Korea and worked at Arirang TV in loneliness and being homesick. BeSeoul. Production work was fun but I ing apart from my family and friends found myself more interested in and for such a long time was the hardest better at coordinating things rather than part for me. And moreover, there was creating things. And I was also very always a financial burden, so I had tired of being far away from my family. no choice except to study really hard That’s why I ended up working at LGC, and to receive a scholarship. I also where I could make use of my coordi- had to work on campus every semesnating and language skills while stay- ter to support myself. ing with my family. G.H.: What advice would you give to G.H.: What advice would you give to LGC students who want to study current students about managing the abroad? demands of academic and social life in college? Gather as much information as you can about what and where you want I would say “discernment” is really to study. So, if you have a clear idea essential to manage the needs of both of what you’d like to explore and academic and social life in college. there is a better place overseas offerG.H.: Solji, could you tell us a little about yourself, where you're from, and why you chose to come to work at LGC?

ing the curriculum, then do not hesitate to go for it! Whether you make it or not, at least you’ll grow further through the process. G.H.: What is your most memorable moment from your time in the US? There were numerous unforgettable moments from my time in America. I met lots of amazing people there. I could have many new experiences there. But above all, I would say my graduation day was the most memorable moment from my college life. As a non-native English speaker, it was really tough to study journalism and mass communication in English. Yet this disadvantage motivated me to study harder and eventually enabled me to graduate summa cum laude among Broadcast and Electronic Media majors. This is still an unbelievable event for me and it will remain as one of the most glorious moments in my life. G.H.:. Finally, what would you like to contribute to the culture of LGC during your work with faculty and students? LGC is very unique among colleges in Hannam University. It is initiated as an international college, so everything is conducted in English. This is what LGC is designed for, but sometimes this also causes some communication gap between Hannam and LGC. Therefore, I’ll do my best to narrow the gap through my interpreting and translating jobs so that our college won’t get behind from the Hannam calendar. Global Horizon really thanks Solji, because, though she is very busy, she agreed to give us an interview. We wish to thank her for the information she gave about her self and the valuable advice she gave for students. She shared how to overcome difficulties during student life. We hope her advice will improve student life at LGC. Thank you Solji.

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Book Review: Life of Pi by Yann Martel By Jake Joo

Pi, a six years old boy who used to live in Zoo, took a cargo ship with his father, manager of zoo, and variety of animals since the part of the zoo has been sold to Canada. While crossing the Pacific, the ship went down with unknown explosion. The boy hardly board a rescue ship, how-

ever, on the boat, there were number of animals include an orangutan, a hyena, zebra with broken leg, and the Bengal tiger. In the boundless ocean, what they can do for living with limited food and water. An orangutan and a zebra had been eaten by a greedy hyena. Also, a hyena had been eaten by the Bengal tiger. Finally the boy and the Bengal tiger are left on the small rescue boat. What the boy can do in the situation? The book tells readers the answer. Very realistic and fantastic ways to survive in the boat are shown with detailed description.

The book literally gush variety of theme; brutality of people, trust, relationship, religion, etc. It is reader’s choice to take what theme would be the main. Those themes are too common to stir readers up interesting. However, relationship between the boy and the tiger and adventurous story made theme really interesting. The book had been awarded the Booker prize in 2002 which is the best known prize for novel of year. Also, it is been shooting a film from last January and it will be released in 2012 by Lee Ang.

Restaurant Review: Capturing Your Taste with Stylish Interior, “Bonbon” By Mia Lee The modern Italian restaurant, “bonbon” has two locations in Daejeon; one in Dunsandong and the other in Eunhangdong. It is famous for a very unique and stylish interior. I could guess that from the outside of the building because of its splashy exterior. The restaurant offers delicious Italian dishes at reasonable prices. They have a variety of pasta,

We ordered a Piccante Pizza and the Chicken Caesar Salad with a glass of draft beer. We didn’t get bored while waiting for our food because the interior of the restaurant was so “eye-catching.” There were many charming items on the wall. The pizza was very thin and crunchy and the salad was delicious as well. I also liked the rose sauce risotto from my last visit. While enjoying our food, we were able to hear the latest pop music being played. There is even a DJ at the Eunhangdong location, who actually plays the music. The menus are written in both Korean

pizza, salad, and risotto. Prices range from 6,000 won to 15,000 won. They also offer beverages such as coffee, beer, wine, and cocktails.

and English, so it is convenient for foreigners when ordering. On previous visits to bonbon, I have seen many foreigners at the restaurant. The mood is cozy and comfortable, so your foreign friends will love this place. If you are looking for a special Italian restaurant, I recommend that you visit this very charming restaurant with your Korean and foreign friends. I’m sure you will enjoy it very much! Contact information: Dunsan-dong 042-486-3131 Eunhang-dong 042-222-5577

Eating without conversation is only stoking. - Marcelene Cox Read more: http://www.brainyquote.com/quotes/topics/ topic_food.html#ixzz1MCMnXODv

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Interview with Graduate Sandy Park By Chloe Nam sity students and RESPECT each other. Right now you may regret coming to LGC because maybe there are tons of PPT presentations, never-ending essays, or even LGC sometimes seems to be an unstable college. I want to say that just be positive and put effort into what you are doing, then you will have a good result. Q 3. Imagine that you are a freshman LGC student again. What would you do differently this time?

Interview with Sandy Park, Recent Graduate of LGC Q 1. Sandy, Could you tell us a little about yourself? Hello, I am Sandy (Sung Hye) Park and I’m from Seoul, Korea. I decided to attend LGC because I lived in Daejeon at that time, and it would be easier for me to take classes in English since I lived in Canada for five years. Q 2. What advice would you give to current students about academic and social life at LGC? Just enjoy yourselves for being univer-

I don’t think I would do anything much else than what I did, because I did a lot of things. However, if I have one more chance, I would put more effort into studies to get all As.

It would be better if more professors had connections with people or companies where students can gain practical experiences such as offering internships and visiting some companies. I know that Professor Philip brought some students to KOTRA a few years ago and Professor Todd brought International relation diplomacy students to K-Water conference room, etc. Q 6. Could you tell us about where you are now and what you are doing? I am currently living in Anyang, and I am teaching at Jungsang JLS.

Q 4.. What one moment at LGC remains the most special to you? Where were who, who were you with, and what happened? That’s a hard question. I have tons of memories in my head and I can’t choose just one. Every moment in LGC was special for me, being close with professors, friends and getting to know a lot of international students. Also, singing as an LGC representative in English Chapel, being dorm RA scolding freshmen and sophomores not to eat chicken and pizza in the dorm. Q 5. What advice would you give professors to help current students?

Movie Review: My Name is Khan By Grace Shin

2011 First-run in Korea Directed by Karan Johar MPAA Rating: PG-13 NAVER Rating:

Khan (Shahrukh Khan), an Indian genius with autism, goes to America where his younger brother lives after his mother’s

death. He meets a single mom Mandira (Kajol Mukherjee) by chance. They fall in fateful love and get married. However, their happiness disappears after the 9/11 terror occurs. Mandira loses everything due to a misunderstanding. She charges off it to Khan. To keep a promise with her, Khan begins a journey to meet the U.S. president. This movie delivers good messages. Through Khan’s characteristic, thought, and attitude, movie tells about reconciliation and peace between different religions. Also, it points out a prejudice against Islam. The movie alludes that people need to remove prejudice and cooperate for peace.

The flow of the movie is not smooth because of developing dramatic and exaggerated scenes. The screen time is 127 minutes. There are some unnecessary scenes which interrupt concentration on the story. It seems to stretch out the movie. CG scenes look a little bit awkward. However, the overall sceneries in the movie are beautiful. The story is very warm, touching, and challenging. It teaches people a crucial lesson. I felt the growing power of Bollywood. As an Indian movie, it suggested a different angle from an Americanized one. It helped me to see a phenomenon with a balanced view. I recommend you to watch this thought-provoking and touching movie. Enjoy!

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LGC Clubs & Upcoming Frontier Largest and only volunteer group in LGC Meetings every Thursday at 5:20pm A get‐together every month Frontier recruits members through interviews which re held at the beginning of the semester So, if you want to join wait for next semester! More information on cyworld club: http://club.cyworld.com/frontierlgc

Graduation Party

SUDOKU

Come and enjoy !! June 10, 2011 5:30 ~ 9:30 P.M. At Daejeon Convention Center

The answer for Sudoku will be shown in the next edition.