The most lingering impression is that the time I spent in the Humanities ChamToring became fertile soil that allowed me to respect and cultivate my life more. At this time, when I am taking the first step on a somewhat unfamiliar and frightening path to live my life fully, Humanities ChamToring became nourishing fertilizer that helped steady my wavering heart. -[Mentor Song Ji-eun] ChamToring Review |
It didn''t feel like we had the ChamToring humanities meetings many times, but before I knew it the last class had ended and warm snapshots of memories had neatly settled in my heart, moment by moment.At first I joined ChamToring out of a pure curiosity, newly captivated by the attractive object of classical humanities books, and a desire to have deep conversations with people who shared my interests. I joined with a light heart, but looking back on the meetings...I feel like I left bearing a generous bundle of gifts greater than I had expected.
One of the gifts I received was that I spent every moment of the meetings meaningfully.Starting with the week''s news and each other''s stories, through Ms. Song Ji-eun''s witty humanities-related tales and discussions sharing our thoughts on the topics of the books we read, I was able to immerse myself so deeply that I even felt resentful of the passing time. Listening to each other''s stories and news gave us opportunities to become closer, and Ms. Song Ji-eun''s humanities-related stories (people who brought about changes in their lives through the humanities, stories of families that changed, the University of Chicago that produced many talented people, the importance of debate) were not only entertaining but also kindled a passion that further stimulated my exploration of the humanities. I believe it was the driving force that made me pick up a book and eagerly await the next meeting as soon as one ended.
Next, I was able to have deep discussions with wonderful people living diverse lives. Because everyone lived different lives, it was a very novel experience for me to be able to discuss the same topics with people I might not have met otherwise. Through the process of respecting the opinions of those who held views opposite to mine and fully conveying my own thoughts to them, I was able to genuinely accept others'' stories and, without fear, convey and persuade with my ideas—even if only a little. This experience sparked my interest in the new field of debate and, I believe, made my communication with others more refined than before.
Lastly, the most resonant part was that the time spent in Humanities ChamToring became the fertilizer that allowed me to further respect and cultivate my life.At this time, when I am taking the first step on a somewhat unfamiliar and fearful path toward living my whole life, ChamToring in the humanities became nourishing fertilizer that helped steady my wavering heart. I gained passion and motivation to explore the humanities from ChamToring, had time to reflect on myself more deeply through the humanities, and through that process I have become able to face the obstacles encountered in living my true life more comfortably than before.
I will tightly fasten and keep for a long time the memories I gained from the meetings: Gaeun, always busy taking care of the meeting''s details; Hyejin, who has a frank energy and will be a great management consultant; Daun, gentle and classic, who will become an announcer; Jiyun, whose cute honesty and initiative in preparing what was needed were charming; Dayoung, living the life she wants and acting as a gap-year staff relaying the group''s opinions in real time; and Ms. Song Ji-eun, who generously gave so much and made the meetings meaningful. I will hold these memories warmly for a long time.
I sincerely hope that everyone always lives and feels their whole lives joyfully and happily in every moment. And thank you ^^
PS. I''m free at the end of the year. A heated debate for the 2013 year-end party? I hope to see everyone. hehe
