Graduation ceremony for 2012 - 3,736 earns bachelor's, 578 master's and 89 doctorate's degrees.
Unique signs congratulating graduations
[February 22, 2013]
YU (President Noh, Seok Kyun) held a graduation ceremony for the graduate school at the Chunma Art Center Chamber Hall at 11 A.M. on the 22nd, as well as undergraduate and special graduate schools held the ceremonies, and gave degrees to 3,726 bachelors', 578 masters' and 89 PhDs.
In particular, Kim, Hye Na (25), who is a philosophy major, received diplomas for a total of 3 majors including her main major of philosophy and in business and ethical education. A total of 402 students received bachelor's degrees with dual majors. The oldest graduate was Mr. Na, Jung Gi at the age of 68, while Park, Joo Won was the youngest graduate at the age of 20.
In the graduation ceremony of the graduate school, the American Thomas Duvernay received his PhD in Korean studies A total of 167 foreign students (102 bachelor's, 53 master's, 12 PhDs) from 14 different countries, including Shafir Kalathil (27) from India who received a PhD in chemical engineering.
Meanwhile, there were many unique signs that stood out to congratulate the graduation all around the YU campus. Graduating students, friends and families had a great time taking photos in front of signs decorated with witty comments and pictures.
One graduate who took photos after being tossed in the air by friends said, "I made great memories thanks to my friends," and added, "I will upload the photos today on my blog and Facebook to share these memories with my friends."
