A magnificent school campus holds more than its appearance. The size of the campus, as well as the harmonious and refined buildings, implicitly affects the pride of students. In this sense, Korea University (KU) has managed to fulfill this need. The elegant castle-like structures unite KU students, excite the nostalgia of graduates, and even invite residents and tourists. Nevertheless, the campus veils some shortcomings. In the hope of making a better campus, a few KU colleagues have unveiled the cracks in some of these structures.

It is stressful to reserve seats in the reading rooms because there are just not enough! In particular, during exam periods, some inconsiderate students save places using multiple student ID cards and hang out with their friends outside. This unfair act deprives other students of their right to study hard. If surveillance systems were improved, dissatisfaction among students would definitely be reduced. Also, considering the massive number of students using these rooms, the school should ventilate them better. Although the rooms are periodically ventilated, I still think it is not enough.

Lee Yong-Sub (’12, Division of Health Policy and Management)

The College of Liberal Arts Building is seemingly one of the most beautiful buildings on campus for its unique antiquity. Nevertheless, its interior is shabby compared with that of the up-to-date Hyundai Motor Business Hall. The biggest defect is that the building does not have elevators at all. It is a pain to walk up to the top floor when I am in a hurry. The most disadvantaged, though, would be the disabled. Students depending on a wheelchair would not even conceive of the idea of taking courses in this building, but what if they really have to? They would not be expecting a state-of-the-art system as in the business buildings. At least a small consideration would be more than helpful.

Kim Ha-Yoon (’14, English Language and Literature)

Although there are basketball courts and areas for enjoying leisure activities in the Nokgee Sports Facilities and the Tiger Dome, I personally think sport areas are still lacking. In fact, these sports facilities are small in size and limited in availability, which is why reservation well in advance is necessary. Unfortunately, those who fail to reserve a place have to work out in empty spaces on campus. This can lead to safety problems to other students passing by, especially when playing badminton or basketball on the sidewalk.

Kang Soo-Min (’12, Division of Health Policy and Management)

It is quite difficult to freely walk on the natural sciences campus. There is an underground parking lot, but because of the construction work going on, truck and car operators drive along on the sidewalks. If we do not watch out, it can lead to an accident any time at any place. Also, I quite often witness students tripping over sidewalk blocks that have been damaged because of these weighty cars. It is sometimes bothering to have to watch out every step I take, when I am not even jaywalking or doing something wrong!