The new semester has begun. Freshman and international students arriving at Kookmin University (KMU) for the first time might feel that everything is new and strange. What’s worse is that, because of the pandemic, those students can’t really attend university and which might lead to additional difficulties in adapting to and approaching university life. For these students, it seems really important to find news and information about KMU. The most direct way is to visit KMU’s website (https://english.kookmin.ac.kr/), but there are a few other ways to get additional news and information — the Social Network Services (SNSs) provided by KMU.
 KMU operates six SNSs, each with different roles and formats, providing different kinds of information.

 KMU’s Facebook Page (facebook.com/kookmin.univ)
KMU’s Facebook page might be the most popular SNS among students. The page is followed by some 16,000 people and posts information about the university. For example, the page posts the upcoming month’s calendar, which details each day’s schedule. It also posts news about the students and faculty who produce quality work in their respective fields, enhancing the university’s status. The page also posts interviews and notices for special lectures, and other such engagements. You can also watch videos of KOOMIN, the KMU mascot.
 There are a number of other Facebook accounts operated independently by each department. Students can thus easily access information by choosing a specific account depending on their needs.

 KMU’s Instagram Page (Instagram,com/kookmin.univ)
The KMU Instagram page has about 5,000 followers. Posts resemble those of the Facebook page, but are better suited for the platform, meaning they’re much more visual. For example, the page posts illustrations celebrating special dates, such as university’s anniversary or class’ graduation ceremony. What’s interesting here is tat you can also see KMU’s past. The page posts old photos of KMU alongside pictures of the same place in present-day. There are a number of othe Instagram accounts for each department, so you can check their pages for more specific information.

 KMU’s Twitter Page (twitter.com/kmu_tweet)
KMU Twitter may not be as famous as other SNSs, but it has also been posting updates and information since 2010, doing as much as the KMU Facebook and Instagram pages.

 KMU’s Naver blog (blog.naver.com/kmu_univ) and the KMU Daum cafe (cafe.daum.net/kmu1010)
KMU also operates a blog and cafe, where students can read articles concerning KMU and learn about the many programs the university has to offer. 
 The cafe includes a community board that provides information — such as advertisements,event promotions, and opportunitiesfor housing near campus —Students can easily sign up for the cafe with their KMU login information and access matters concerning school life.

KMU’s YouTube page (youtube.com/KMU1010)
The KMU YouTube page provides a number of different videos about the university, including KMU promotions and advertisements, KOOMIN’s videos, and guidelines. What sets the KMU YouTube channel apart from the other SNSs is that some students upload videos as K*Tubers, including Vlogs, relating their campus experiences, tips for success, and reviews of the cafeteria and facilities, to name a few.
 

 Through these SNSs, students can easily obtain information about the university. Students can also participate in many events held in the SNS pages. For example, last January’s “Kookmin New Year’s Resolution events” enabled students to participate, by commenting their New Year’s resolution to KOOMIN’s New Year’s greeting video and by subscribing to the KMU YouTube channel. About 300 students received gifts by participating in the event. There have been a number of events, and even more diverse programs and events will be offered in in the coming months.
 Get useful information about university life by using SNSs operated by KMU and don’t miss out on the chance to participate in the events held there!

                                    ▲ KMU Facebook Page                                                               ▲ KMU YouTube Page

Ju-Yeong Kim Reporter
kimjy9321@kookmin.ac.kr