Ji-young JANG / Are pets good companions? / Mon 9 a.m.

Pets - Keeps People Alive 

 

Are pets good companions?  I totally agree with that idea like most people do. From old times, people have believed that pets enrich our lives. Nowdays lots of researches have been done. Among them, one has got an interesting conclusion. A research on the elders who live alone concluded that the elder who live with pets live longer than whom do not. The researchers gave two main reasons. First one is that it's beneficial to people on the aspect of psychology. Pets make people laugh, cry or even talk to them. It gives a great advantage for people who live alone not to have depression. Also it makes people feel alive. Second reason they insist was that pets are good for human's health. If their pets are the animal which are needed to take a walk or move somehow, it makes people move, too. Because they go out with their pets and walk around, it gives people opportunity to exercise. With other reasons, pets are wonderful animals to help people live longer. Other than this reason - helping people live longer-, pets have been good companions and will be also.

Jae Hyun Park/ An opinion paragraph on the topic, What is the best job for you? Why?/Mon 9am

(Introduction to Academic Writing (1)) Mon.12 Jon H. Bahk-Halberg Park Jae Hyun(박재현)201101411 Due date: 2012/5/24 Topic: An opinion paragraph on the topic, What is the best job for you? Why? You can even make job for your own Look dream beyond dream. 'I dream for working in Apple.' 'I really want to be a Samsung man.' These are some phrases that you can easily hear in campus. For them, having a certain job is dream, setting aside what will they are going to do after getting certain job. However, I'd say that job is rather closer to an equipment to fulfill dream. My dream is to be the world best Indonesia expert. Plus, my dream beyond dream is to improve relation between Republic of Korea and Indonesia and develop Indonesia in unique way for Indonesia, not just following global standard. For this, I could work for a Korean government, even I could work for Indonesian government, I could work in private company or I could teach in school. Important thing is being the person who is needed for important occasions such as concluding agreement between two countries or getting advice for setting policy. I am not the person who only cares about individual reputation or wealth. I will take a stance truly for Indonesia and its people. For example I will join process of concluding agreement between Indonesia and Korea companies, suggesting contents of contract to be win-win for both countries in a long run. As I consider that a tendency of unfair contract by some Korean companies with Indonesian companies is being recognized, for example Korean companies taking 8 of benefits leaving only 2 to Indonesian side, I really want to correct this because Indonesian people are not fool. They will leave Korea after gaining what they want as long as this unfair situation lasts. By improving it to be half-half or at least making it somewhat fairer, Korea will get a trustworthy friend in a long term.  In conclusion, for me best job is not selecting what the world already has. I work under various titles and as long as it is required, I will create a new form of job.

Kahee Lee/ The best city to live in/ Mon 9a.m.

        Of all the places I have been to, I think that Wien, Austria is the best place to live in. Wien has the three things that I think is important to consider when I decide a place to live in. The first factor is the appearance of the city. Wien is the capital of the country just like Seoul, but has a totally different look. There are no skyscrapers in the city and most of the buildings have less than six floors, designed like they are from the middle ages. There are many large palaces and old Catholic churches in the city, each and every one of them so beautiful, giving you the feeling that time has stopped in this city. The city also has lovely parks and gardens so you can take a walk in nature when you need refreshment. The second factor is the entertainment that I can experience in the city. Wien has many museums with various themes and exhibitions so everyone from kids to adults can find something that they can find interesting. One of the museums possesses the famous 'The Kiss' of Gustav Klimt, who is one of my favorite painters, which I found very interesting. The city of Wien is very well known as the city of music, and just like its reputation, you can always find an opera or a concert being held in an opera house, churches or even in a palace. Because I love art I wanted to live in a place that I can enjoy a cultural life. And Wien was the perfect place for it. Finally, the last factor is whether the city has nice restaurants and cafes. Since I love eating out and drinking coffee, this is very important to me. Luckily I was able to check this factor during my short stay in the city last year. The food was very good, especially the desserts, and everyone knows that Wien coffee is famous worldwide. Considering all three factors I think is highly regarded in a place to live, Wien is definitely the best city to live in, because it is a beautiful city that has lots to enjoy.

THE BEST PLACE TO LIVE/ SON NA RAE/ MON 9-11

IF I WERE BORN AGAIN, WHERE SHALL I CHOOSE?

 

 

When I traveled through Europe, I visited Barcelona, Spain, and I thought it is the right place I have ever dreamed to settle down if I were born again. The city is well harmonized with the modernity and tradition. Besides, Compared to other Europe countries, the cost of living is relatively low. Moreover, in the city, people can easily find nature environment and enjoy there.

What I was impressed is that, there were many modern architects as well as historic legacy in the same area. It might sound disharmonized, but it was quite attractive view. Stepping on the street put together with different shapes of stones, which was traced to the old age. At the same time, I could release the heat from the sun in the modern café such as starbucks.

While traveling, I got to know that the cost of bottled water decides the cost of living. And when I arrived in Barcelona from Paris, I was surprised with the cost of many items. It was so ideally affordable price that I not only purchased the gifts for my people but also enjoyed the traditional Spanish foods, which I couldn't do in Paris or Rome.

To me, the nature around the city was fascinating the most. In Korea, the place where people can spend their leisure time is quite limited. We don't have many options but to go to Karaoke, PC room, pubs or something. And it is worse for the young. So I always thought if the city is surrounded with the nature, it would be nice. In this sense, Barcelona has the perfect atmosphere to me. In the city, there are many huge parks where people can ride a bike, see the performance of artists, and open the flea market. Not only the parks, there are also seashore. People can go swimming, read a book, basking in the sunshine. And in the reachable distant, there are aligned fine restaurants. Of course the restaurants were world-class famous that the names of the restaurant were put in the magazines.

If I were born again, I must be in Barcelona. I want to appreciate the atmosphere between the past and present. Plus, it would be better if I could afford the life expenditure by myself. If the city is with many woods or seashore, it would be the best.  

 

 

Eun Dana/Living with relatives/Mon 9-11am

Is it a good idea to live with relatives?

 

 Have you ever had a chance to live with your relatives? Not your grandparents but your aunts or uncles and their children. This could be an exciting thing for some of you but I disagree with the idea of living with relatives. Relatives are part of a family but they are quite different from the family members that you have been living your life together-your parents and your siblings. Living with relatives can be uncomfortable and difficult sometimes because of the following reasons. Relatives might have different life style or pattern. As they are from different backgrounds, their values and perspectives can differ from you a lot. This can lead to some trouble or misunderstanding between each other and eventually this might drive a wedge between you and your relatives. I once had to live with my uncle's family when I stayed in Seoul preparing for university entrance exam. It was not terrible but I have to say that it was not that great either. Their life style was totally different from my family's life style. Everything was not organized, they were likely to have a meal irregularly, and they would put their clothes everywhere that I could not find my own clothes later on. This might sound very trivial but you have no idea how stressing this difference can be. Moreover, when you live with your relatives, it is hard to take care of the financial issues. As I mentioned, relatives are from different backgrounds so they might have jobs that earn less or more money. Then you might have trouble with spending because their values can be different from what you think when they go shopping. This can also become an obstacle for you and your relatives and before you know, you might have hurt each other's feelings. For all these reasons, I believe that living with relatives is not a good idea.

Jeong Hyen Joo/ Are pets good companions / Mon 9-11

Bad Companions : Cats

 

There are lots of people who love their pets because they are small, cute and lovely. However, people should know that they can make you annoyed although they look so quiet and peaceful. For many reasons, pets are not that good as companions. Especially, cats are the worst pets to live with. I know that because I have a cat. First of all, it makes a lot of noise. Cats always make annoying sound when they are hungry, sleepy, and bored. It means that cats bother you every second. For example, my cat made a noisy sound when I was doing my homework. It was a writing homework, and I had to do it quickly before the deadline. But my cat kept making a loud, annoying sound, and it made me crazy. Second, it makes you hurt because of its special habit. Cats like to climb up to the higher place. So they are trying to climb your leg as if it is a tree. So, I have a lot of scars because my cat scratched my legs to climb up. It is so hurt to get a lot of scars which don't disappear for 7 days. And finally, it makes your home dirty. Although cat is well known as a clean animal, it makes your room as a mess like a dirty pig. For instance, few days ago, my cat pooped in my school bag. In addition to that, it ran all of my room with its feet which are smeared with poop. I made me angry and tired. Although pets make people happy and excited with their cute acting, they also make a lot of annoying things like my cat. They are not good companions.

 

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28, perfect age to get married

I think the best age to get married is 28. These days, the age people get married is getting older and older. However, according to the several research, when women are getting old over 30, it is hard for them to have a baby. It is hard to have a baby not only, but when fortunately they have a baby, the possibility of having deformed baby is getting increased. Also, until 25, most of the women are attending their schools. Around 25, they have to get a job. After that age, they need a time to get used to the job they got. Two or three years later after the getting a job is a perfect time for people to get stabilized. Finally, considering the marriage is a very important choice and event in your whole life, which can affect your left life, you have to get responsibility for your choice. Too young ages are not enough for you to make significant decision on your life. I've seen many people who get married too young and regret not having many experiences in their life but having hard time doing it because of their marriage. Also, I've seen some people who get married too late and worried about their children. For these reasons, I think 28 is the most proper age which isn't too young or too late to get married.