A first grader at Shinsa Elementary School happily waves to her friend from
preschool on her first day of school, Monday.

/ Korea Times Photo by Cho Young-ho


By Shim Hyun-chul
Staff Reporter

School entrance ceremonies are being held nationwide in March.

In elementary schools, there are little newcomers are all over the place. Some look tired, some wear their nametags proudly, while others play pranks on each other during the headmaster's welcoming speech.



From simple tributes to the nation and the school, more surprising events await the freshmen. They give students an idea of what school life would be like.

Hankuk University of Foreign Studies conducted its the ceremony in English, where all parents and students enjoyed a foreign language-friendly atmosphere.



Duksung Women's University president gave hugs to the freshmen to welcome the young students. The freshmen then wrote letters about their goals and put it in a time capsule, which will be opened four years later at their graduation ceremony.



Hanyang University provided a lighter atmosphere to the entrance ceremony. Light upbeat music filled the hall where not only the new comers but also all students and parents enjoyed the party mood.

shim@koreatimes.co.kr