Kookmin University Holds Electric Degree Conferral Ceremony for 2024, Congratulates Paris Olympics Archery Triple Gold Medalist Kim Woojin
Emphasized that “life is a series of challenges, like archery” and “when you feel frustrated, just take another step”
- 25.02.19 / 이정민
Kookmin University (President Jung Seung-ryul) held its 2024 commencement ceremony on Wednesday, February 19, at Kookmin University Concert Hall. The ceremony was attended by university officials and parents, and 2,341 bachelors, 821 masters, and 108 doctorates were awarded degrees.
In his congratulatory remarks, President Chung Seung-ryul said, “At Kookmin University, you have grown beyond mere knowledge acquisition to become community-based practical convergence talents who change the world.” “The practical thinking and convergence capabilities you have learned will be an important foundation for creating positive changes in society beyond mere personal success,” he said.
“The road ahead may not always be smooth, but every step of the way will make you stronger and wiser,” he said, encouraging students to be proud of their alma mater and honor its name wherever they go, as it will always be your backdrop and a companion to walk with.”
The day was highlighted by the presence of Kim Woo-jin, who won three gold medals in archery at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. At the Paris Olympics last summer, the South Korean archery team set a new record by winning five medals in the men's and women's individual, team, and mixed team events for the first time ever. Among them was Kim Woo-jin, who became the first male athlete to win three Olympic archery titles.
On this day, Kim spoke candidly about his life, which has been full of challenges and failures. “I was a promising athlete who won the 2010 Asian Games in Guangzhou and the 2011 World Championships in Turin,” Kim recalled, ‘but I fell into a severe slump as I lost my sense of purpose and practiced less due to my victory,’ he said. However, “I thought that it was my pride and laziness that caused me to fall into a slump, so I whipped myself and prepared the best I could,” he said, emphasizing that “when you feel lost, when you feel frustrated, just taking one more step is the only thing that will move you forward,” which received a great response from the students in the audience.
Finally, Kim spoke to the graduating students about the importance of “sticking to the process” and “moving forward steadily.” “There is a lot of pressure and pressure when preparing for a job, but if you stick to the process, you will reach the goal you want,” he said. He also emphasized that “steadiness does not betray, so it is important to move toward the ultimate goal without being distracted by the results in front of you,” and encouraged the students, saying, “I will support you as you stand in front of a new beginning.” The students responded enthusiastically.
President Jung Seung-ryul said, “Kim Woo-jin's unrelenting pursuit to stand at the top in archery, a sport that does not allow for any error amidst many variables, is in line with our university's slogan, ‘Challenging People,’ and I hope that the graduates will take their first steps into society with hope.”
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Kookmin University (President Jung Seung-ryul) held its 2024 commencement ceremony on Wednesday, February 19, at Kookmin University Concert Hall. The ceremony was attended by university officials and parents, and 2,341 bachelors, 821 masters, and 108 doctorates were awarded degrees.
In his congratulatory remarks, President Chung Seung-ryul said, “At Kookmin University, you have grown beyond mere knowledge acquisition to become community-based practical convergence talents who change the world.” “The practical thinking and convergence capabilities you have learned will be an important foundation for creating positive changes in society beyond mere personal success,” he said. “The road ahead may not always be smooth, but every step of the way will make you stronger and wiser,” he said, encouraging students to be proud of their alma mater and honor its name wherever they go, as it will always be your backdrop and a companion to walk with.” The day was highlighted by the presence of Kim Woo-jin, who won three gold medals in archery at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. At the Paris Olympics last summer, the South Korean archery team set a new record by winning five medals in the men's and women's individual, team, and mixed team events for the first time ever. Among them was Kim Woo-jin, who became the first male athlete to win three Olympic archery titles.
On this day, Kim spoke candidly about his life, which has been full of challenges and failures. “I was a promising athlete who won the 2010 Asian Games in Guangzhou and the 2011 World Championships in Turin,” Kim recalled, ‘but I fell into a severe slump as I lost my sense of purpose and practiced less due to my victory,’ he said. However, “I thought that it was my pride and laziness that caused me to fall into a slump, so I whipped myself and prepared the best I could,” he said, emphasizing that “when you feel lost, when you feel frustrated, just taking one more step is the only thing that will move you forward,” which received a great response from the students in the audience. Finally, Kim spoke to the graduating students about the importance of “sticking to the process” and “moving forward steadily.” “There is a lot of pressure and pressure when preparing for a job, but if you stick to the process, you will reach the goal you want,” he said. He also emphasized that “steadiness does not betray, so it is important to move toward the ultimate goal without being distracted by the results in front of you,” and encouraged the students, saying, “I will support you as you stand in front of a new beginning.” The students responded enthusiastically. President Jung Seung-ryul said, “Kim Woo-jin's unrelenting pursuit to stand at the top in archery, a sport that does not allow for any error amidst many variables, is in line with our university's slogan, ‘Challenging People,’ and I hope that the graduates will take their first steps into society with hope.”
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