From student associations of different departments to Korea University Student Association (KUSA), student associations are organizations Korea University (KU) students automatically join when entering the school unlike other groups they belong to. Therefore, it can be concluded that student associations are the most fundamental groups forming KU community. However, there are diverse opinions on what roles ideal student associations should play.

 

 

   
 
A student association can be compared to a sunflower. It is always waiting in silence, watching people it should serve for. In spite of students’ indifference toward it, members of student association do their work aiming for one goal. As a president of the department of English Language Education, I also receive criticisms as well as praises. Opinions of every individual student are significant, so student leaders always expect more participation from fellow students.
                                 Kim Hyo Jong (’14, English Language Education)
 
 
   
 
Student associations are the symbol of college democracy in that its existence and activities guarantee student autonomy. Therefore, the role of student associations should focus on protecting student rights. Though there are many difficulties in trying to actualize numerous plans, KUSA should double check the progress of their policies. Only when it focuses on practicing its original commitments such as the dormitory project and abolishment of general studies course, will it be able to restore students’ trust.
                               Lee Dong Kyu (’12, Political Science and International Relations)
 
 
   
 
Student associations are students’ voices. In KU, there are various people including students, professors, and staff. Furthermore, because of the large number of people, it is not easy for someone to pioneer the future of KU community, mediating differences of opinions. That is why student associations are necessary. They enable the communication between the university and students, and improve students’campus life, actively reflecting their demands. Student associations should adjust to the rapidly changing society, making steps toward better KU on different aspects.
                                   Kim Ha Young (’14, Life Sciences)
 

   
 
Active participation by all students is necessary for the formation of an ideal student association. This includes not only attending events but also being interested in the operation and budget of the association. It should also express opinions toward social issues outside campus. Junior and senior students tend to be indifferent toward campus issues and student associations. If this trend continues, student associations of departments will degenerate into “a group playing with freshmen.”
                               Choi Yeon Hum (’13, Division of International Studies)
 

 

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