Jeonbuk National University (JBNU) Supports the Boundless Potential of Incoming Students.

Our university held the 2013 Academic Year freshman orientation at 10:00 a.m. on February 12 at the Samsung Arts Center.

The orientation is intended to help incoming students begin university life by providing key information about the university. This year, unlike previous years, the program was divided into three teams and organized as a one-night, two-day schedule. It featured a variety of special lectures and programs that allowed students to preview university life.

On the 12th and 13th, students from the College of Education, College of Social Science, College of Environmental & Bioresource Sciences, College of Natural Science, College of Nursing, College of Arts, and College of Human Ecology participated. On the 13th and 14th, students from the College of Humanities, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, College of Business and Economics, and College of Veterinary Medicine participated. On the 14th and 15th, students from the College of Engineering and the Divsion of Public Science participated.

At this orientation, the first day included an introduction to major academic regulations and a special lecture by Choi Won-gyu, Director of Student Affairs, titled 'The Dream of Global Leadership with JBNU.'

In a special lecture by a public figure, dentist and comedian Kim Young-sam, director of Saramsarang Dental Clinic, shared his university-life experiences and vision with the juniors. During the alumni lecture session, 'star veterinarian' Dr. Yoon Shin-geun, who recently donated 1.1 billion won, delivered a talk that received strong responses from the new students.

In addition, Lee Seok-yeon, former Head of the Legislative Affairs Office; Prosecutor Lee Geon-ryeong of the Seoul District Prosecutors' Office; broadcast writer Lee Myung-gil; and broadcaster Bang Woo-jung, mentor of Kim Je-dong, were also invited to share a variety of life stories.

After dinner, a meaningful program was held in which students sealed letters to themselves intended to be opened after four years in a time capsule. Students also stayed one night in the residence hall to experience university life firsthand.

On the following day, students gathered by college for detailed explanations of departmental curricula, career guidance, and a range of department-specific programs tailored to each major.

In his welcome address, Executive Vice-President Jeong Hang-geun said, 'Four years of university life is a very important period in which the direction of your life is determined. JBNU will do its utmost to help each of you achieve the dreams you hope for.'