Office of External Affairs invites 250 parents for student lunch, campus tours, and dormitory visits
Introductions to scholarship, career, and internationalization programs help parents understand university life

On Friday, April 17, the Office of External Affairs hosted the “2026 Kyung Hee Spring Harmony” campus invitation event for parents at the Seoul Campus. The event was designed for parents to explore the campus where their children live and learn, while gaining a deeper understanding of the university’s educational environment and support systems. Approximately 250 parents participated in this year’s event.

The event began with registration and the distribution of meal tickets at the plaza in front of the Cheongwoon Building. Attendees experienced a typical university meal at the student cafeteria before embarking on a campus tour that visited landmarks such as the University Administration Building, Grand Peace Hall, and the Central Library. The library tour provided a firsthand look at the academic spaces where students spend their time, offering parents an intimate look into their children’s university life.

Campus Life and Career Planning Information Sessions for Parents

Parents attended an information session on campus life and career planning at the Cheongwoon Building. In his welcoming remarks, Professor Won Gu Lee, Director of the Future Innovation Team, emphasized that the university’s vital role is to support the growth and success of every individual student. He stated, “The university must serve as a testbed for students to take on new challenges,” adding that “Kyung Hee is dedicated to strengthening student competencies and helping them successfully enter society through the convergence of education, multi-major systems, and a customized growth support framework.”

The session provided comprehensive information practically useful for student life and career design, including scholarship systems, job placement support, and internationalization programs such as exchange student opportunities. Additionally, the program introduced the “Kyung Hee Lion Partners” and “Kyung Hee Lion Supporters” programs, managed by the Office of External Affairs. Kyung Hee Lion Partners is a community where parents receive news about the university and specific departments, participate in cultural events, and communicate with one another. Kyung Hee Lion Supporters is a parent group that contributes through regular donations to improve the educational programs and learning environments of their children’s respective departments.

The career support session covered strategies for entering the workforce in response to future societal changes, alongside campus-based career support programs. The global program segment highlighted various overseas exchange opportunities, such as exchange programs and short-term international training. A parent of a first-year student in the Global Academy commented, “I was surprised to learn for the first time that the scholarship system is so diverse—some students even receive over 10 million KRW in a single semester. This was a meaningful opportunity to learn how to better inform my child about these scholarship options.”

Experiencing University Life on Campus

In the afternoon, parents participated in tours of Happy House Dormitory and the Natural History Museum, followed by a self-guided tour program. Parents took pictures at photo zones set up at Kyung Hee’s most iconic landmarks, including the fountain in front of the University Administration Building, Grand Peace Hall Plaza, the Central Library, the Kyung Hee-an Statue, and the Laughing Lion Statue. Parents explored various corners of the campus to get a sense of their children’s daily lives and captured memories with commemorative photos. They also visited an exhibition at the College of Art gallery to get a broader experience of campus culture.

A parent of a first-year student in the Department of Hospitality Management remarked, “The campus was incredibly beautiful. I was curious about how my child was settling in, and the tour helped me visualize their daily life on campus.” They added, “It was very helpful to receive information on exchange programs and employment, and I hope more events like this are organized in the future.” The event served as a meaningful opportunity for parents to directly observe the university’s support systems and educational environment, fostering a deeper connection with the institution.

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