Minji KIL – South Korea Major – Marketing Year in School – Freshman at UNK, Senior at Kwangwoon University Family – Mother, Mihyun No; Father, Jinhui KIL; Brother, Hyomoon KIL. Hobbies/interests – Playing bass guitar, makeup, equality of diversity (race, gender), culture and language What is something about yourself that few people know? I didn't like English that much, but after entering school in Australia for several months in childhood, I got interested … [Read more...] about Minji KIL: ‘I wanted to study deeper, so I decided to come to the U.S.’
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Students, community connect through UNK’s international food festival
By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – Food is often referred to as a universal language. It can bring people from different backgrounds together and bridge the gap between cultures. Everyone enjoys a good meal, no matter where they’re from. That was evident Sunday during the 42nd annual Scott D. Morris International Food and Cultural Festival, hosted by the University of Nebraska at Kearney International Student Association. The event at UNK’s Health and … [Read more...] about Students, community connect through UNK’s international food festival
Despite father’s disapproval, Hajeong Lee finds freedom, confidence as singer
By SARA GIBONEY UNK Communications KEARNEY – For Hajeong Lee, singing was her escape. At four years old, Lee burst into song, repeating the lyrics she heard on a television show. “When I sang as a child, it was so fun. More than playing outside or playing games,” Lee said. But Lee’s parents forbid her to sing. Instead insisting that she focus on her studies and earn good grades. “I can forget anything about negative things while I’m singing,” Lee said. “I … [Read more...] about Despite father’s disapproval, Hajeong Lee finds freedom, confidence as singer
South Korean students visit UNK to study English, criminal justice
By SARA GIBONEY UNK Communications KEARNEY – Ten students from South Korea recently studied English and the American criminal justice system at the University of Nebraska at Kearney during a visit organized by the Criminal Justice Department and Office of International Education. The students, who are from Hallym University in South Korea, lived on campus for three weeks while they attended classes at UNK and explored Nebraska and Colorado. “We hope that the … [Read more...] about South Korean students visit UNK to study English, criminal justice
