Held for two days and one night from January 23rd to 24th of last month, the “2025 CUK Step-up!” camp for freshmen admitted through 2025’s early admission process for the School of Interdisciplinary Studies and related departments was a big success.

Approximately 120 prospective students joined this camp, which was designed for those admitted to the School of Interdisciplinary Studies and related departments through the early admissions process. Fifty-two current student staff members from various departments, including the School of Interdisciplinary Studies, also took part, encouraging active participation from prospective students and facilitating the camp’s smooth operation.  

▲  (From left) Kim Jong-il, President of Academic Affairs; Seo Han-seok, 

Dean of the College; and Jung Mi-ryeom, Dean of Student Affairs

The event began with welcome addresses by Kim Jong-il, President of Academic Affairs; Seo Han-seok, Dean of the College; and Jung Mi-ryeom, Dean of Student Affairs, to welcome the prospective Catholic University students. 

Kim Jong-il, President of Academic Affairs, offered words of encouragement to the participating students, saying "I hope throughout this camp you can explore your dreams with the support of our outstanding student support programs, seniors, dedicated faculty, and staff."

Dean Seo Han-seok congratulated the students and introduced them to the college's International Volunteer Corps program, I-design program, and Career-design major exploration courses. Dean Jung Mi-ryeom then drew attention of the audience with a detailed overview of scholarship programs, such as the overseas cultural exploration scholarships, and various student support services available through the Student Affairs Office.
 

Then the main event followed, featuring the ▲welcome performance and recreation, ▲sports activities, ▲CUK Q&A talk show, and ▲campus tour. Craft clubs, including ▲GigaHitz ▲FOM ▲Hwarang ▲Sacred ▲The Busking and ▲Band Experiment, participated in the welcome stage hosted by the General Student Council, brightening the occasion.

▲ Recreation and welcome stage

▲ Physical activities

▲ CUK Q&A talk show, “Ask Anything”

Prospective freshman Kim Hye-yeon (Liberal Arts, '25) said, "I was worried about choosing a major, so I participated in this event." She added, "I found it very helpful as the student president of the college participated as a staff member and gave me tips on school life along with other insights about the college.”

Kim Dong-ha (Psychology, '24), who participated as a student staff member, remarked, "I hope that this camp will bring the freshmen one step closer to being Catholic University students and give them many memories."

● Text / Photos: External Relations Team, CUK Friends Kwon Min-je, Kim I-su, Park Chan, Yang Ho-chan