A VISIT TO MY FRIEND, PHYU PHYU
YONSEI UNIVERSITY
Yonsei University was first established in 1885 by Christian missionaries and considered as the oldest private university in Korea. Since then it has formed leaders contributing to humanity in the spirit of “truth and freedom.” The 300,000 Yonsei alumni who take this calling to heart can be found manifesting this proud spirit from leadership positions around the world.
Statue of the Founder, Rev. Horace Grant Underwood
The (Administration) Underwood Building
Yonsei’s main campus is ensconced in a spacious, picturesque and natural setting located minutes away from the economic, political, and cultural centers of Seoul's metropolitan downtown. Yonsei has 3,500 eminent faculty members who are conducting cutting-edge research across all academic disciplines. There are 18 graduate schools, 22 colleges and 133 subsidiary institutions hosting a selective pool of students from around the world. Yonsei is proud of its history and reputation as a leading institution of higher education and research in Asia, their tagline is the First and the Best.
Phyu Phyu
I went to the University to visit my friend from Myanmar. Phyu Phyu Aung. She is currently writing her thesis focusing on the development of Korean Language education in Myanmar. She toured me around the campus and patiently discussed to me the history and functions of the various buildings and structures within the vicinity. Hiking towards her dormitory was not that easy, especially during winter. I really admire her perseverance and resilience to study here. Coming from Southeast Asia, I know it is really hard to live on a country with the cost of living thrice as higher than yours.
This may look like Nami Island , but hey its the road leading to her dormitory.
As a scholar, we need to budget our monthly allowance, which is just enough to survive. I know that Phyu Phyu is a future leader for her country. I hope that someday, Myanmar will embrace democracy. There is still hope.
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